In the UK, the console will rise from £449.99 to £479.99, while most of Europe will see an increase from €499.99 to €549.99.

The Xbox Series X will also see a price increase from 1st August in most countries. Along with these increases, Microsoft also reintroduced its £1 Game Pass trial. Here in Blighty, the price for Ulitmate jumped from £10.99/month to £12.99/month, while its console only option now costs £8.99. Image Microsoft.Īs a quick reminder, Microsoft increased its Xbox Game Pass prices earlier this month. Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family preview ends next month.

'All active members of the Friends and Family plan will receive an Xbox Game Pass offer as a thank you for participating and a way to ensure they can continue to play the games they love after the preview ends.' Sharing news of the preview's end with Eurogamer, a Microsoft spokesperson said: 'We're excited about how the Friends and Family plan has resonated with gamers and will be evaluating the learnings to help create an offer that we can bring to more players worldwide in the future. Manage cookie settings Newscast: Is Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition now a done deal? Watch on YouTube

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