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[Miyazaki’s Slave]

I agree
They know lots of people will subscribe to play the game

This makes no sense to me. If you are NOT a current subscriber would would you then sub for 1 game?

Just buy the game and don’t worry about the recurring subscription, right?

 

[Luigi Mario]

This also puts Phil Spencer's comments on not being "in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo" into perspective. He knew what was coming.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

"Phil Spencer not pausing acquisitions. Doesn’t think raising prices on Xbox consoles in these economic times is the right move for customers." ​

 

[Rossco EZ]

@Riky DarkMage619 You both have some explaining to do.

they are waiting for the updated script

 

[nikolino840]

 

[Banjo64]

And when he said certain things, he meant every thing.

 

[Bernardougf]

Seriously, take your pick with these guys, search "price" along with a username and just sit back and laugh.

Between this one and the email debacle... its not even fair .. its just to easy to shoot down this people

 

[Three]

Damn someone from another thread was right Microsoft was losing too much money on Series X and artificially slow production until they got close to break even now that they've ramped up production again they've hiked the price. Sorry I couldn't give credit to that user since i forgot who it was but know that you're a scholar.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Its so funny that his numbers were bang on, fast forward a few months and the new series s is $350

Things that make you go, hmmmm

 

[feynoob]

Stop eating that man's lie.

 

[Negotiator101]

relax fanboy, just wait

If that ain't the pot calling the kettle black I don't know what is, silly comment again, you never fail to amuse

 

[DeepEnigma]

"Phil Spencer not pausing acquisitions. Doesn’t think raising prices on Xbox consoles in these economic times is the right move for customers." ​

 

[Godot25]

Cheeky Microsoft
"You will up the price of Game Pass because of Activision Blizzard"
Microsoft raise price of Game Pass before Activision Blizzard

I mean. It was expected at this point. Only positive is that they gave a heads up since price is supposed to go up August 1st so you can still buy a console for "old" price and that Series S is staying at same price.

But that Game Pass increase really stings. They should have announce that Family plan already to reduce the sting but...

Well. I'm still subscribe until 2024 so it is time to stock up codes for next three years.

 

[Negotiator101]

This you?






Come on, where is that same energy?

You were all over that 33 page thread of outrage. I bet this one won't go nearly as far. Just like the Forza "always online" fizzled like a wet fart and did not balloon like the GT7 one did prior before mods shut it down.

Market is completely different, Microsoft maintained their prices for as long as they could and you can't come in with comments I made ages ago as some sort gotcha, grow up boy.

 

[Kacho]

Interesting. So they're raising the hardware price in certain markets like Sony did, but the US, and Japan of all places, are excluded.

I don't fuck with Game Pass so that's pretty whatever.

 

[adamsapple]

Xbox Series X pricing will remain the same in the US​

 

[TheTony316]

550 bucks for a Series X in Europe?

Good luck.

 

[RNG]

Now Sony should announce a price drop.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

whos lying?

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

I can’t believe they’re moving on to the squeeze phase already.

Quality has already gone down the toilet, and now the price increase.

The demand for the consoles isn’t there at the current price points. What are they doing?

Its because of Starfield, this was the plan all a long. Once the AAA games start rolling out they were going to start increasing the prices.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Market is completely different, Microsoft maintained their prices for as long as they could and you can't come in with comments I made ages ago as some sort gotcha, grow up boy.

You must be tired from carrying this constantly,

 

[Negotiator101]

You must be tired from carrying this constantly,

Keep em coming boy.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I’m sure this will go over well…

 

[Skifi28]

Normally this wouldn't even register as news if it wasn't for months of certain users defending Phil and spreading his good guy bullshit. I'm just here for the laughs and old quotes.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Keep em coming boy.

 

[analog_future]

Honestly I just want to know when they're going to introduce the damn Family Plan in the US. Seems like we've been waiting an eternity for it.

 

[Del_X]

The power of Starfield is just this strong, huh?

I bought some game pass codes while they were on sale recently so that’s good. I thought they would raise it $2/month to more closely match the price of two full priced retail games per year.

 

[GHG]

they are waiting for the updated script

Too busy trying to downplay the FF XVI reviews by posting tweets from their favourite xbox ambassadors.

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

You guys are morons, the price hike is just part of their creative vision, grow up.

 

[Gudji]

Now Sony should announce a price drop.

 

[feynoob]

adamsapple
Explain this?

 

[Draugoth]

This price change doesnt affect me because im already dealing with Microosft high prices since i was born

 

[adamsapple]

adamsapple
Explain this?

They know they can get away with it cause Starfield is coming.

 

[DeepEnigma]

It's now. DarkMage619 come talk to us buddy.

Yo DarkMage619

What's the PR approved message/memo on this? You "prophet," you!

 

[feynoob]

Now Sony should announce a price drop.

They won't. People are buying them nonstop.

 

[FrankWza]

they are waiting for the updated script

I have it here.

Use or allude to:
-Already subbed for 5 years.
-Got free with Bing for minutes a day while I take morning dump.
-Use alt to call it a bargain at new price. "would pay up to $___"
-Also add that as a PS5 owner, you will play FF XVI but you will be renting it or waiting until it hits $___

 

[DeepEnigma]

They know they can get away with it cause Starfield is coming.

 

[Negotiator101]

$1 increase for base and $2 for Ultimate is that really that bad? I'm curious how this increase affects the UK, probably get a bigger increase unfortunately.

 

[feynoob]

They know they can get away with it cause Starfield is coming.

 

[Calverz]

I never welcome price rises.

Hahaha wtf are those gifs man

 

[bender]

 

[DeepEnigma]

I never welcome price rises.

Hahaha wtf are those gifs man

Well, I was looking for the Sam Jackson "I'm impressed" gif (that adamsapple said that), but then I saw the cat one and it cracked me up, and then I used the sandwich one because Starfield is all about them sammiches.

 

[Three]

Interesting. So they're raising the hardware price in certain markets like Sony did, but the US, and Japan of all places, are excluded.

I don't fuck with Game Pass so that's pretty whatever.

Japan already got the hike earlier in the year:

Xbox Series X and Series S are getting a price increase in Japan | VGC

Microsoft has announced that it plans to increase the price of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Japan.

www.videogameschronicle.com

Another one 5 months later would probably flatline xbox there.

 

[Hendrick's]

Worth every penny.

 

[Klayzer]

That's a mighty tasty burger Brad (Phil)

 

[GHG]

Market is completely different, Microsoft maintained their prices for as long as they could and you can't come in with comments I made ages ago as some sort gotcha, grow up boy.

Can you explain exactly what's different about the market now compared to what it was then?

 

[DeepEnigma]

I have it here.

Use or allude to:
-Already subbed for 5 years.
-Got free with Bing for minutes a day while I take morning dump.
-Use alt to call it a bargain at new price. "would pay up to $___"
-Also add that as a PS5 owner, you will play FF XVI but you will be renting it or waiting until it hits $___

Worth every penny.

 

[Mr Moose]

$1 increase for base and $2 for Ultimate is that really that bad? I'm curious how this increase affects the UK, probably get a bigger increase unfortunately.

UK

GBP

10.99

12.99

7.99

8.99

 

[Zuzu]

They might be striking now while the iron is hot.

With Starfield they know they’ve got us all on the hook. It’s the must-play blockbuster so while gamers will grumble they’ll still pay up to play it.

 

[Spitfire098]

I thought MS were the good guys?!?