Xbox Game Pass Pricing Shake-up: A Mixed Picture Emerges

The pricing strategy change of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass has been causing a buzz in the industry. An array of fresh reports heralds various perspectives on the anticipated increase, Amazon’s surprising discount offer and more.

Co-founder Labels Price Hike as ‘Betrayal’

In an eyebrow-raising move, GameSpot reveals that Xbox Co-Founder sees this price increment as a “betrayal”. Their contention is that loyal users are tasked to pay more for basically unchanged services.

Amazon Discounts Game Pass Ultimate Amidst Turmoil

IGN reports that Amazon has recently slashed the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As prices rise elsewhere, they’re bringing value to gamers who are beginning to feel the financial squeeze.

Microsoft Delays Price Increase For Certain Subscribers

The Verge highlights Microsoft’s decision to delay the proposed hikes for some subscribers. This would likely mollify certain sectors of their user base incurring extra charges.

Rising Game Costs Accentuated By Price Hike

Reflecting on the wider gaming industry, The Guardian notes that this price rise underlines the ever-increasing cost of video games. The trend creates an imminent need for players to spend more.

PC Game Pass Sees Value Increase

Windows Central reports that PC Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat. Instead of paying $30 monthly, a mere $30 gets gamers three months of service, enabling them to attain better value.