Not just streaming services: Even Xbox Game Pass is getting more expensive

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Not just streaming services: Even Xbox Game Pass is getting more expensive

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  • Microsoft has announced price increases for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
  • The Ultimate tier will now cost $19.99 a month, while the annual Core plan is getting a price increase too.
  • The move comes after streaming services and arch-rival Sony all implemented price hikes in the last 12 months or so.

We’ve seen a variety of streaming services receive price hikes in 2024, but gaming services aren’t immune to this trend either. Sony already announced price increases last year, and it’s now Microsoft’s turn to do the same for Game Pass.