Microsoft Delays Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Hike in Select Countries
TL;DR
Microsoft has delayed the price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in some countries like Ireland and South Korea due to local requirements, but the increase will still apply in the US and UK. The new price was initially set to rise from $19.99 to $29.99 per month, with the increase affecting new subscribers immediately and existing ones upon renewal. Microsoft cited local regulations as the reason for the delay and indicated the price hike will eventually be implemented worldwide.
- Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Increase Delay in Some Countries — but Not the U.S. or UK IGN
- Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans Xbox Wire
- Microsoft delays Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes for some subscribers The Verge
- Xbox’s Hike on Game Pass Shows Cost of Lost ‘Call of Duty’ Sales Bloomberg.com
- Microsoft is hitting the brakes on its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike — but only for a few countries Windows Central
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