Microsoft increase Xbox Game Pass price, announces new ‘Standard’ plan

A day after bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to select Amazon Fire TV Sticks, Microsoft has now announced that it will increase the price of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Microsoft said that from September 12, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription plan will cost Rs 829 per month instead of Rs 549 per month. PC Game Pass subscribers, who currently pay Rs 349 will have to shell out Rs 449 per month, but they will still be entitled to day-one titles.

In case you are interested in the Game Pass Core plan, Microsoft is increasing the price from Rs 1,999 to Rs 3,349 for the annual whereas the 6-month plan, which currently costs Rs 749 will soon cost you Rs 1,799.