The increase in prices for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass are part of an overall trend in the tech industry, as consumers are seeing costs across the market go up. This includes monthly and annual subscription fees for various entertainment platforms like Xbox Game Pass.
Last year, Netflix instituted a rate hike across its tiers, with its base plan going from $8.99 to $9.99, its standard tier from $13.99 to $15.49, and its premium 4K tier from $17.99 to $19.99. Other video streamers like HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and Disney Plus have all increased their rates as well, as have music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
With inflation hitting everything from food prices to monthly rent, many people are finding it harder to justify paying for multiple entertainment subscriptions at once. Nintendo Switch users have so far been spared, as the cost of Switch Online has remained the same since launching in 2018. Sony offers its gamers multiple tiers, including a more affordable PlayStation Plus Essential plan, though the game selection is much more limited compared to Game Pass.
However, Xbox gamers who wish to continue using Xbox Game Pass will have to go along with the new subscription costs and pay up. If they’re looking to play these games on a new Xbox Series X, they may need to be prepared to pay a little more for that, as well.
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