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Valorantis a free-to-play game across platforms, but there are still some things that are different from purchasing it from Xbox Game Pass Vs. console, and it is one of the biggest perks you will get while downloading the game.
There is no doubt that gettingValorantvia Xbox Game Pass is a much better deal because it opens you up to a wide array of options with the agent pool that is available in the game.
Getting Valorant on Xbox Game Pass Vs. Console
GettingValorantvia the Game Pass offers some perks to the user that are nonexistent anywhere else. Game Pass offers every agent unlocked and gives an XP boost to players. That is just a great place to start the game.
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Unlocking agents need to be purchased using in-game credits that you get by playing the game; however, the same creds can also be used to unlock buddies and sprays, and by having all agents unlocked with an XP boost, nothing comes close to what Xbox Game Pass has to offer currently.
You get every character for free and an XP boost.
— Dausen Moore (@MooreDausen)June 18, 2025
Valoranthas come to consoles as well and is doing fine with that set of markets too. However, an FPS game is still better played on a PC than a console, as the aiming precision that one gets by using a mouse is hard to achieve via controllers.
Valorantis a one-of-a-kind FPS shooter game with a lot of scope and spacefor creative thinking and quick responses, and having to see the game enrich players’ experiences across platforms is a great sight to behold.
Nevertheless, it is great to seeValorantreaching a wide array of people who can try the game now, which was limited to only PC players until a month ago. Seeing players push the boundaries of the game on a console is a joyful sight to behold, as it solidifies the game’s position as one of the better games in the world.
The Future of Valorant on Consoles
It is highly unlikely that we will see the addition of the console variant of the game make a professional debut, as there is little to no chance of it turning into an e-sports game, especially considering the PC version.
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However, there is still a slight chance that it will get smaller competitions shortly, which would help build a strong community among console players as well, similar to what we currently have within the PC space.
Valoranton console is truly a sight to behold, players are already beginning to get pretty good at it, and they have begun pushing the boundaries of it.
However,Valorantwill still be a dominant force in the PC market as compared to consoles, at least for a while. Even the best deals out there are exclusively available for Xbox Game Pass owners and no one else.
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Anupam Lamba
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Anupam Lamba is an avid gamer and film lover. After completing his bachelors in Mass Communication he started working as a writer in the Indian film industry before his love for gaming made him venture into the lanes of Fandomwire and he started working as a gaming writer here.
