Tag: Game Pass
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Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass price increases with added value
Microsoft defends Game Pass price increases with added value Microsoft has announced price increases for several Xbox Game Pass tiers, framing the move as one that adds tangible value for subscribers. The company stresses that it understands price increases are never fun for anyone, and it says the changes come with a broader set of…
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Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks subscriber backlash
What changed with Game Pass pricing? Microsoft has rolled out a sweeping pricing update for Xbox Game Pass, effective across the company’s main subscription tiers. The Game Pass Core tier has been renamed to Essential, while the Standard tier is now labeled Premium. The most impactful change is the price of Game Pass Ultimate, which…
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Microsoft Responds to Xbox Game Pass Price Increases with Expanded Value
Microsoft responds to Xbox Game Pass price increases Microsoft has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding the recent Xbox Game Pass price increases and the accompanying changes to the subscription lineup. Dustin Blackwell, who leads communications for games and platforms at Microsoft, told The Verge that the adjustments are intended to give players more options and…
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Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Mass Sub Cancellations on Xbox
Overview: The Price Hike and a Wave of Cancellations Microsoft’s Game Pass has long been marketed as the premier budget-friendly way to play a rotating library of games, but the latest price increase has sparked a wave of cancellations. Across forums and social media, longtime subscribers report deciding to quit the service, citing a widening…
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Gamers Cancel Xbox Game Pass After Price Hike
The price increase and the backlash Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass in several regions, reigniting debate about the service’s value proposition. Longtime subscribers—some who joined during the early days of Xbox Live—are weighing the monthly cost against a library that rotates and sometimes omits their favorite titles. Social posts quickly reflected…
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Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Sparks Mass Cancellations
Introduction: Price hikes igniting a wave of cancellations In recent weeks, a growing number of gamers have started canceling their Xbox Game Pass subscriptions following a price increase that has divided the community. Reports from players across social platforms describe overloaded cancellation pages, long wait times, and a clear mood: the service may be losing…
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Game Pass Overhaul: Higher Prices and New Tiers Explained
What changed Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Game Pass subscription, reshaping tiers, pricing, and benefits across markets, with Germany at the center of the rollout. The changes rename the bundles: Core becomes Essential (9 EUR/month), Standard becomes Premium (13 EUR/month), while Ultimate remains the top tier at 27 EUR/month. In addition, unlimited…
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Microsoft Reshapes Game Pass: New Pricing and Tiers Explained
Overview: a full restructuring of Game Pass Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Xbox Game Pass service. The lineup reorganizes the three existing tiers into Essential, Premium and Ultimate, rebrands the levels, and introduces new benefits across the board. One notable change: cloud gaming becomes a standard feature across all plans, reducing the…
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ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: ASUS’s New Handheld PC Gaming Duo
Overview: A new hybrid for handheld gaming ASUS, through its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, teams up with Xbox to introduce the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. These two handheld PCs are designed to blend PC-level performance with seamless Xbox ecosystem integration, positioning them more as portable Windows 11 machines than traditional consoles. The…
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ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: ASUS’s New Handheld PC Consoles
Overview ASUS’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) division has expanded its handheld lineup with two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. Marketed as high-end handheld PCs rather than traditional consoles, these machines marry PC-grade performance with seamless Xbox ecosystem integration. They build on the foundation laid by previous ROG Ally generations, offering notable…