The original titles for xbox will get more expensive. As of 2023, the Microsoft will increase its studio’s game prices for the video game to $70 (about R$370 in direct conversion). With the readjustment, Game Pass becomes even more relevant to those who own the console of the company responsible for Windows.
The information was revealed by IGN🇧🇷 According to a Microsoft spokesperson to the site this Monday (5), the launches will be more expensive. This means that debut values will rise from US$ 60 (around R$ 315) to US$ 70.
The change is approximately 16%.
Big titles will be impacted by the increase. This means that franchises such as Forza Motorsport, Redfall and Starfield will be more expensive on debut.
Of course, the values will vary from country to country. However, with the US dollar at R$ 5.24 this Monday (5), any readjustment could be worrying. In this case, the difference would be almost R$ 55, without considering taxes and other fees.
But Xbox Series X and Series S owners have an alternative: Game Pass. After all, the titles will be available on the platform “on the same day of launch”, as the Microsoft spokesperson recalled.
If you do not want to pay the increases, the way out will be to opt for Game Pass🇧🇷 The subscription service offers a catalog to access various games at no additional cost. For this, you just need to choose one of the following plans:
- For Xbox 360, One and Series S/X: BRL 29.99 per month (total of BRL 359.88 in one year);
- For PC: BRL 29.99 per month (total of BRL 359.88 in one year);
- Game Pass Ultimate🇧🇷 BRL 44.99 per month (total of BRL 539.88 in one year).
Note that there are three different plans. The first two are cheaper, however, more limited: you need to opt for the subscription on the computer or on the video game.
Ultimate works on both platforms and even offers cloud gaming. In addition, users have the xbox live gold🇧🇷 This option and the PC plan also come with a subscription to EA Play🇧🇷
All plans have one advantage in common: when subscribing to Game Pass, users guarantee the Same-day access to Xbox Game Studios titles🇧🇷
Depending on the situation, it is better to subscribe to one of the packages than to buy the titles with the readjustment. After all, in addition to releases, you will also have benefits and other games available in the catalog thanks to the subscription.
Microsoft wasn’t the only one raising prices.
The global scenario is one of uncertainty. To get an idea, in August, Sony made the PlayStation 5 more expensive in several countries due to the high dollar and inflation. Microsoft hasn’t readjusted the price of the Xbox Series X|S so far.
Production companies are also suffering the impact of the times. Other companies raised the prices of their titles to $70, such as Sony, Ubisoft and Take-Two Interactive. Now it was the turn of Xbox Game Studios.
It remains to be seen whether the move will reach other Microsoft products. Especially when considering that the latest reset of Xbox Game Pass and Live Goldit was applied about two years ago.
At that time, the US dollar cost R$5.58.
With information: IGN
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