XBOX Game Pass Pricing: Insights from Phil Spencer at the Tokyo Game Show 2023.

“When discussions about the Microsoft mega-leak aren’t taking the spotlight, the gaming world is abuzz with the release of Starfield, a highly-anticipated space adventure. The game has made its debut on the PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms but hasn’t made its way to the Playstation 5. Its popularity has surged, partly due to not just its sales figures but also its inclusion in the Game Pass, a topic that Xbox’s head, Phil Spencer, touched upon at the Tokyo Game Show 2023.

During the event, Spencer was asked about the possibility of future price increases for Game Pass. In response, he acknowledged that while the primary objective is to enhance the value offered by Game Pass, a price increase might become inevitable down the road. He elaborated on this in an interview with the Japanese magazine Game Watch, saying, “We recently raised our prices, but this decision was made after careful consideration. We believe it’s crucial to provide services that are perceived as sufficiently valuable even with a price adjustment.” However, the specific timing of any future price hikes was not discussed during the conversation.

Despite the increase in Game Pass Costs, which included the first month, previously available for just one euro, the service’s popularity has remained robust. The Insider Gaming website has commended Spencer for his transparency regarding pricing policies, and current statistics indicate that the concept continues to thrive.”