However, when you compare it to the new cost of Game Pass Ultimate for 36 months at $16.99 per month, amounting to $611.64, you'll realize you're saving a substantial $111.72 on your subscription for the next three years. You can stack up to a maximum of 36 months of Game Pass, meaning you have the option to accumulate 3-month subscriptions up to 12 times.Īdmittedly, this approach might put a strain on your wallet, totaling $479.88 if you purchase the 3-month codes via the deal we uncovered on Amazon. However, new Xbox Game Pass subscribers will start paying the higher price rate from 6 July.If you want to avoid the price hike, we're still recommending securing your current subscription for as long as possible. The price increase comes into effect on 13 August for existing members. This means the console will still sell for $299 or R6,999.Īs for the price of Xbox Game Pass in South Africa, it will also cost you a bit more. READ MORE – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Passes $500 Million WorldwideĪt the moment, Microsoft is keeping the Xbox Series S price the same with no increase on the cards yet. This is aligned with Sony’s PS5 price hike of 2022 which saw the disc model (which is the same price as the Xbox Series X) go from R11,999 to R12,499. While the new local price for the Xbox Series X has not been confirmed yet, the $50 hike will likely see the console go from R11,999 to R12,499. Starting in July, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will increase by a small amount and the Xbox Series X console will go up by $50 in August. The price hike is taking place globally with only a few regions remaining the same. Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X console.

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