"When Microsoft first revealed that it would be giving day-one Game Pass releases to all of its own Xbox games back in 2018, it suddenly turned the subscription service into a must-have for many fans. It was lauded as "the best deal in gaming," with memes about just how good a value Xbox Game Pass was. But after a massive price hike this week, the top Xbox Game Pass tier is now $29.99 per month,"
"adding up to a steep $360 a year, which is more than the $299 debut price of the Xbox Series S. It comes at a time when Microsoft is also increasing console prices and trying to convince people to buy a $1,000 Xbox Ally X handheld. So, why are we suddenly in an Xbox $360 era? Microsoft obviously didn't explain it during its announcement, but I suspect some of the price hikes are related to its costly acquisition of Activision Blizzard."
Microsoft raised the top Xbox Game Pass tier to $29.99 per month, a 50 percent increase that equals $360 annually. The new annual cost exceeds the $299 launch price of the Xbox Series S. The price hike occurs alongside higher console prices and promotion of a $1,000 Xbox Ally X handheld. Lower-cost Game Pass plans do not include day-one releases, and no discounted annual option was offered. Some fans interpret the change as a shift from attracting subscribers to extracting more revenue. Early signs of cancellations appeared as account management pages slowed.
Read at The Verge
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