In general, When something feels too good to be true. That’s because it won’t last very long. That’s very much the feeling about Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, which makes the launch of the Xbox Series X/S feel so great. There is this special library. Including books published by Microsoft in one day, available for only ten dollars a month.
Over the years The price has risen Even at the same time as the huge international financial problems that emerge after the Covid pandemic in 2023. Game Pass for consoles increased to $11Meanwhile, the Ultimate version that gives you access to PC games has increased by $2 to $16.99, which still feels like a pretty good deal. And although there was talk of an increase alongside Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the increase was actually slightly below inflation.
But then comes the year 2024.Last July, it was revealed that Game Pass Ultimate It is increasing from $17 to $20, an 18 percent increase, and is now well above inflation. But to make matters worse—much worse—Microsoft has also killed off its affordable $11 console tier altogether, replacing it with a new tier called Game Pass Standard that won’t include game day releases. first anymore And it’s priced at $15! That’s right, prices increased by nearly 50 percent for a far Worse version
What it really means is that the price of Game Pass for everyone who uses it as a way to access the full library and play Microsoft games in one day has increased from $11 to $20 per month. And this time, with the $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal that has passed. Really do it. I feel it is a factor.
In 2024, Game Pass went from a once-in-a-lifetime deal to a complete dissatisfaction. It currently costs a whopping $240 per year with no annual discount, which is terrible. – John Walker
