The Verge has learned that Microsoft is planning to increase the price for the Ultimate and Console tiers of Xbox Game Pass in many markets, including the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Starting on July 6, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will move from $14.99 per month to $16.99 (€14.99 / £12.99), while the Console plan will move from $9.99 a month to $10.99 (€10.99 / £8.99). The PC branch, thankfully, is not affected (for now, at least) and will remain at $9.99 a month for subscribers. Microsoft is also increasing the cost of the Xbox Series X in most countries in August aside from the U.S., Japan, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia.
“We’ve held on our prices for consoles for many years and have adjusted the prices to reflect the competitive conditions in each market,” says Kari Perez, head of communications for Xbox, in a statement to The Verge.
New Xbox Game Pass pricing
| Country | Currency | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate current | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate new | Game Pass for Console current | Game Pass for Console new |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | ARS | 899 | 1449 | 599 | 1199 |
| Australia | AUD | 15.95 | 18.95 | 10.95 | 11.95 |
| Austria | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Belgium | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Brazil | BRL | 44.99 | 49.99 | 29.99 | 32.99 |
| Canada | CAD | 16.99 | 18.99 | 11.99 | 12.99 |
| Chile | CLP | 7990 | 8990 | 5990 | 5990 |
| Colombia | COP | 29900 | 33900 | 19900 | 21900 |
| Czech Republic | CZK | 339 | 389 | 259 | 269 |
| Denmark | DKK | 99 | 109 | 79 | 79 |
| Finland | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| France | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Germany | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Greece | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Hong Kong SAR | HKD | 79 | 85 | 59 | 65 |
| Hungary | HUF | 4190 | 4790 | 3000 | 3190 |
| India | INR | 499 | 549 | 349 | 379 |
| Ireland | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Israel | ILS | 39.99 | 44.99 | 27.99 | 30.99 |
| Italy | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Japan | JPY | 1100 | 1210 | 850 | 935 |
| Korea | KRW | 11900 | 13500 | 7900 | 8500 |
| Mexico | MXN | 229 | 249 | 149 | 159 |
| The Netherlands | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| New Zealand | NZD | 19.95 | 21.95 | 12.95 | 13.95 |
| Norway | NOK | 125 | 139 | 99 | 99 |
| Poland | PLN | 54.99 | 62.99 | 40 | 42.99 |
| Portugal | EEUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR | 39.99 | 44.99 | 29.99 | 29.99 |
| Singapore | SGD | 13.99 | 15.9 | 9.99 | 10.9 |
| Slovakia | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| South Africa | ZAR | 119 | 129 | 79 | 85 |
| Spain | EUR | 12.99 | 14.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
| Sweden | SEK | 135 | 155 | 99 | 105 |
| Switzerland | CHF | 14.99 | 16.99 | 12 | 12 |
| Taiwan | TWD | 299 | 338 | 199 | 219 |
| Turkey | TRY | 44.99 | 120.99 | 29.99 | 79.99 |
| UAE | USD | 9.99 | 11.99 | 6.99 | 7.99 |
| UK | GBP | 10.99 | 12.99 | 7.99 | 8.99 |
| US | USD | 14.99 | 16.99 | 9.99 | 10.99 |
From The Verge:
If you’re an existing Game Pass monthly subscriber, then these new recurring prices won’t take effect until August 13th, or September 13th in Germany. New Xbox Game Pass members will see the new prices immediately on July 6th. If you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass through a yearly code, the new pricing won’t take effect until you go to renew your subscription.
Most markets will be affected by the Xbox Game Pass price increases, with the exception of some Game Pass console pricing which will remain the same in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia.
Xbox Series X console pricing will largely match the price hike Sony announced for the PS5 last year, with the Xbox Series X moving to £479.99 in the UK, €549.99 across most European markets, CAD $649.99 in Canada, and AUD $799.99 in Australia starting August 1st. The Xbox Series S pricing will not be adjusted in any markets, remaining at $299.99.