Did Microsoft Xbox subscription go up?

The cost of Game Pass Ultimate, the all-inclusive package, has seen a $2 hike, landing at $16.99 per month for new members. Meanwhile, the standard Xbox Game Pass sees a $1 increase, making it $10.99 monthly. It's also worth noting that the price for PC Game Pass will remain unchanged, holding steady at $9.99 a month.
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Did Xbox Game Pass get more expensive?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is going up for $14.99 to $16.99. Those who are currently subscribed will only be affected from August 13th, 2023. PC subscribers will be relieved to know that the price increase does not affect them.
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Is the price of Xbox going up?

The tech giant is set to raise the price of the Xbox Series X in most countries -- except the US, Japan, Chile, Brazil and Colombia -- on Aug. 1. The console's new price is expected to be as follows: £480 in the UK, 550 euros across most European markets, CA$650 in Canada and AU$800 in Australia.
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What is the new Xbox policy?

From November 12, 2023, Microsoft will no longer allow unauthorized third-party accessories to be used with its Xbox consoles. Players are reporting a warning message displaying on Xbox when plugging in unauthorized accessories, notifying them of the date their accessories will be blocked with "error 0x82d60002."
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How much is 24 months of Game Pass Ultimate?

24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99/mo.
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Here's EVERYTHING In Your Xbox Game Pass Subscription

How much is an Xbox game pass subscription?

Get your first 14 days for $1, then $9.99/mo. Subscription continues automatically. See terms.
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Why is Xbox Game Pass going up?

A future price increase for Xbox Game Pass is "inevitable" according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer in a Tokyo Game Show interview. Xbox Game Pass is just one of many subscription services to raise its price over the past several years, capitalizing on the pandemic surge of new subscribers that has since tapered off.
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Has Microsoft Ultimate gone up in price?

Microsoft has adjusted the pricing of its admittedly massive (and excellent) game library from £10.99 per month to £12.99 for Game Pass Ultimate, which lets you play titles from the library on both PC and Xbox consoles.
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Are Xbox games going to be $70?

Microsoft has confirmed it will increase the prices of some of its first-party Xbox games to $70 starting in 2023. Specifically, major games built for Xbox Series X/S will cost $10 more in the US, including Starfield, Redfall and Forza Motorsport.
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How much is a yearly Xbox Live subscription?

The price for Game Pass Core is $10 a month or $60 a year. This is the same as the retail price for the defunct Xbox Live Gold subscription. Game Pass Core is the cheapest offering from Microsoft that includes online multiplayer access.
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What are the different Xbox subscriptions?

There are currently four tiers to Xbox Game Pass: Core, Console, PC and Ultimate. Core, previously known as Xbox Live, allows for online multiplayer on Xbox and comes with access to 25 games for free including Doom Eternal, Forza Horizon 5 and Fallout 76.
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Which Xbox subscription is best?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: The top-tier service includes online multiplayer on consoles, both the console and PC game catalogs, plus a few extras like EA Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Is the Xbox Game Pass no longer $1 dollar?

After killing off its popular $1 first month Xbox Game Pass deal at the end of March 2023, just three months later it has reversed that decision and brought back the deal once more.
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Is Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass better?

Game Pass Core brings the benefits of online console multiplayer from Xbox Live Gold, plus access to a compelling and diverse catalog of over 25 high-quality console games that you can play on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console – all at the same great price as Xbox Live Gold.
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When did Microsoft increase their prices?

The 2023 Microsoft Price Increase. If you didn't know already from 1 April 2023, Microsoft will be implementing a 9% automatic price increase which will affect ALL Microsoft products and services. This follows the New Commerce Experience (NCE) they implemented in 2022 designed to simplify licensing.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

If you spend a bit each day playing a wide variety of games, then it's probably worth it. However, if you only spend a few hours gaming per week, and only play Minecraft during that time, you might want to skip it. It is a great deal if you like they library they have, and they have a lot of great titles.
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Q&A. Q: What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate? A: Xbox Game Pass Core gives you access to over 100 games for one low monthly price. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Core plus online multi-player gaming and access to Xbox Live Gold.
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Will games be removed from Xbox Game Pass?

Each month, Xbox will update the Xbox Game Pass catalog and share information about new games coming via the Xbox Game Pass social media channels. Games will be added and removed from the catalog over time.
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Did Game Pass replace Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold is now Game Pass Core. On September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold members automatically became Game Pass Core members, with no change in pricing, and gained immediate access to a new catalog of high-quality games.
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What is the cheapest Game Pass?

Choose the plan that's right for you
  • PC Game Pass. $9.99/month$1.00 for 14 days. $9.99/month after that. Hundreds of high-quality games on PC. ...
  • Xbox Game Pass Core. $9.99/month. Online console multiplayer. ...
  • Xbox Game Pass for Console. $10.99/month. Hundreds of high-quality games on console.
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Can you get Game Pass Ultimate for a year?

The maximum that can be applied to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is 36 months.
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How to get Xbox Gold for free?

This article covers four ways you can get a Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) subscription for free.
  1. Get Free Subscription Codes via Microsoft Rewards.
  2. Get Free Game Pass Core Codes With Controllers and Consoles.
  3. Play Multiplayer for Free During Free Play Days.
  4. Use Game Pass Free Trials.
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