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Microsoft has been postponing increasing the cost of its consoles and services for a long time, but the decision has been made: soon
What is known
According to The Verge, in August Microsoft will raise prices for the Xbox Series X in most countries, with the exception of the United States, Japan, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.
The cost of the Xbox Series X in Europe will be equal to the PlayStation 5 and will be 549.99 euros (50 euros more expensive).
In Canada, the price of the console will rise to CA$649.99 and in Australia to AU$799.99.
The Xbox Series S console will not rise in price, its cost will be the same $ 299.99 in the US and 299.99 euros in Europe.
Changes, albeit slightly, the cost of a subscription to Xbox Game Pass:
- the monthly subscription will go up from $9.99 to $10.99 (€10.99 in Europe and £8.99 in the UK).
- 1 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will cost $16.99 instead of $14.99 in the US;
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs €14.99 in Europe and £12.99 in the UK.
The cost of a subscription to PC Game Pass will remain unchanged.
In most countries, for existing Xbox Game Pass subscribers, the changes will take effect from August 13 (from September 13 in Germany).
The price for new subscribers will change from July 6th.