As of February 28, players from 11 countries in Latin America can register for the PC Game Pass Preview program. However, starting today, gamers in Ecuador will have the Xbox PC Game Pass platform available for full use, giving them instant access to a library of hundreds of high-quality PC games on Windows, including same-day releases on Xbox.Game Studios, Iconic Bethesda games, an EA Play membership and unique member benefits for Riot games.

Ignacio Bergallo, Head of Subscriptions for Xbox LATAM Hispanic, confirms that this launch is very important for the video game platform. “When we see the amount of PC gaming in Ecuador, it’s an interesting market for us. So far, the response from the community has been very positive. The reactions are very positive. We are very happy to arrive in Ecuador with this official launch,” he confirms.

The PC Game Pass library is constantly updated and new games are added all the time. In addition, well-known titles from Xbox and Bethesda are coming to PC Game Pass very soon: Minecraft Legends, the upcoming action-strategy game, will be released on Tuesday, April 18, while Redfall, the first-person story-driven shooter from Arkane Austin. It will be released on May 2.

There will be 40 new countries worldwide, including 11 in Latin America, where this service will be available.

“We are currently launching PC Game Pass as we are currently targeting the PC gaming market for this region. Hopefully we can launch other things in the future, but the reality is that we are happy with this launch today and we are focusing all our attention on it,” added Bergallo.

The launch of PC Game Pass means the community, estimated to date at around 25 million users worldwide, can enjoy hundreds of games created by around 23 game developer studios.

And it is that according to Bergallo, the main advantage of this launch is that “this platform allows users to discover and experience experiences that they might not otherwise”.

Accessories and peripherals

In the same gamer line, brands like Japan’s Sony are not limited to the console market and have recently launched their INZONE headphones, for video games

that sharpen the senses and maximize the ability to play. These devices feature superior quality sound and 360 Spatial Sound technology for gaming.

“The market is expanding and the interest in video games has increased with the

distribution of esports tournaments. Sony is proud to sponsor the world’s leading esports competitions, Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2022 and 2023, PGL DOTA2 Arlington Major 2022, and the VALORANT Champions Tour, and we look forward to further advancing gaming culture.” said Yukihiro Kitajima, head of Sony Corporation’s video game area and marketing office.

The new line includes two new wireless headphones, the INZONE H9, with up to 32

hours of battery 1 , and the INZONE H7, with up to 40 hours of battery 2 , complemented by a wired version, the INZONE H3. All three models are equipped with a Discord-certified, flexible, tiltable boom microphone with mute function, making it easy for users to communicate with their teams in-game.

powerful laptops

In terms of gaming equipment, the Chinese brand ASUS is also committed to the Ecuadorian market, offering its line for Republic of Gamers (ROG) players, which since 2022 includes a new operating system, new Intel and AMD CPUs and different form factors . , some updated and some completely new.

The updated form factors of the Zephyrus Duo 16, Zephyrus G14 and Strix series enhance an already world-renowned product suite, plus the new Flow Z13 gaming tablet brings this range a new level of portability and versatility to PC gaming.

The gamer community in Ecuador is being nurtured on several fronts and many brands are committed to bringing new products to the country.