Some of the canceled XGP memberships resulted in a 39 peso refund, and players suspect that it is because third-party merchants were using the 1 dollar glitch for subscriptions in the low-price areas.Īn announcement was leaked showing Microsoft requesting all customer services to tell players that they were verifying the situation with Microsoft and not to refund players or explain the details to avoid a massive public outcry. Unlike Nintendo, Microsoft did not ban players who used the glitch.Īccording to certain gaming communities, all of the players who were refunded did not purchase the Game Pass directly but through third-party merchants on Taobao and other e-commerce platforms.

The subscription refunds went back onto purchasers’ credit cards. At the same time, they received two emails showing that the purchased XGP membership was obtained through illegal means, violating Microsoft's service agreement, so the subscription was canceled. That said, if you're in the market for an Xbox Series X, you may be able to get a great bargain by taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day Xbox Series X Deals when they come up around Amazon Prime Day 2023 from July 11-12.Today, a large number of players found that their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions were canceled and refunded by Microsoft. Only players in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia were spared the price hike.ĭon't forget that Microsoft is also set to increase the price of the Xbox Series X on August 1, with plans to increase the recommended retail price of the console from £449 / AU$749 (equivalent to $499) to £479.99 / AU$799.99 – an increase of 11 per cent. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers were similarly affected, with their costs rising from $14.99 / £10.99 / AU$15.95 per month to $16.99 / £12.99 / AU$18.95. It's good news for anyone who's been tempted by the service but has yet to commit, although savvy players could wait until the next big AAA release hits the service – say, Starfield in September, perhaps, or Fable – as Xbox gives Ultimate subscribers access to all of its first-party platform exclusives on the day they're released… something Sony has publicly been opposed to for some time, of course.Īs for that aforementioned Xbox Game Pass price hike? Xbox Game Pass subscription prices rose from $9.99/ £7.99 / AU$10.95 to $10.99 / £8.99 / AU$11.95.

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