Microsoft announces 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The Massive Game Pass Price Hike Isn't Hitting Everyone At The Same Time

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Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Only Impacts Some Subscribers, According to New Microsoft Email

An email from Microsoft appears to confirm that the Game Pass price increase will only apply to some Xbox players and not others. The new statement has sparked a wave of confusion over the company’s new policy. Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Only Impacts Users Who Cancel Their Subscription Screenshot: Microsoft As if the messaging over Microsoft’s recent Xbox strategy wasn’t confusing enough, here we go again! According to multiple users on the Reset…

Microsoft doubles down on Game Pass price hikes

Ever since Xbox Game Pass, a deal too good to be true, was announced I've been wondering when the other shoe would drop. That day has finally come. If you're at all tuned into the gaming space, you'll doubtlessly have noticed this week's biggest news: a 50% jump in Game Pass prices, bringing the "Ultimate" option up to an eye-watering $30 a month that's still likely not going to cover the costs of maintaining and expanding the service's catalogu…

Microsoft hikes prices on Game Pass, but GameStop will stick with the old rate

Last week, subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass were in an uproar over the company’s plans to hike the price from $19.99 per month to $29.99. One of the most surprising reactions, however, came not from gamers but from retail partner GameStop. While you’ll pay $30 per month if you sign up for Game Pass Ultimate directly with Microsoft, you’ll get the same old price—for some indefinite period—if you stick with GameStop. “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate i…

Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass price hike after backlash, and I'm certain it's just digging a hole for itself at this point

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass is changing significantly, with new prices for its tiers leading to fan backlash, but Microsoft maintains its stance on the matter.

Microsoft Appears to Have Quietly Ditched the 10% Xbox Game Pass DLC Discount — Including for COD Points — This Week

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