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Xbox Live prices increased in six territories

 

 

http://www.mcvuk.com/index.php/news/read/xbox-live-prices-increased-in-six-territories/0166965


Microsoft has confirmed that it is increasing the price of an Xbox Live Gold subscription in six territories across the world.

Game Informer reports that South Africa, Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Hungary and Israel will all see price increases coming into effect on June 20th.

The current R50 monthly fee in South Africa is being tripled to R159. The new prices for the other listed countries have not yet been specified. Austria uses the Euro, so an increase in that territory specifically seems a bit strange.

"We occasionally update pricing in a given market to provide a balance of service and value, and in some instances, meet currency fluctuations within the region, and will be adjusting the price of Xbox Live Gold subscription in a small number of markets on June 20, 2016," Microsoft said.

"We do so always keeping in mind that our goal is to offer our members the premium gaming and entertainment service at a fair price."

As of Austria, which uses the Euro, Microsoft added: "This is based on market rather than currency, and the new price in Austria aligns with other European markets. We occasionally update pricing to provide a balance of service and value. Xbox Live Gold codes are not region-locked. Customers may redeem any Xbox Live code regardless of where it was purchased."

 

 

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Why in Austria?



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Ruler said:

Xbox Live prices increased in six territories

 

 

http://www.mcvuk.com/index.php/news/read/xbox-live-prices-increased-in-six-territories/0166965


Microsoft has confirmed that it is increasing the price of an Xbox Live Gold subscription in six territories across the world.

Game Informer reports that South Africa, Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Hungary and Israel will all see price increases coming into effect on June 20th.

The current R50 monthly fee in South Africa is being tripled to R159. The new prices for the other listed countries have not yet been specified. Austria uses the Euro, so an increase in that territory specifically seems a bit strange.

"We occasionally update pricing in a given market to provide a balance of service and value, and in some instances, meet currency fluctuations within the region, and will be adjusting the price of Xbox Live Gold subscription in a small number of markets on June 20, 2016," Microsoft said.

"We do so always keeping in mind that our goal is to offer our members the premium gaming and entertainment service at a fair price."

As of Austria, which uses the Euro, Microsoft added: "This is based on market rather than currency, and the new price in Austria aligns with other European markets. We occasionally update pricing to provide a balance of service and value. Xbox Live Gold codes are not region-locked. Customers may redeem any Xbox Live code regardless of where it was purchased."

 

 

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Why in Austria?

 

Seems weird but I think the codes are not region locked and especially I remember the increase for SA for PSN: http://mybroadband.co.za/news/gaming/110804-massive-price-hike-for-playstation-plus-in-south-africa.html



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SWORDF1SH said:
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walsufnir said:
Ruler said:

Xbox Live prices increased in six territories

 

 

http://www.mcvuk.com/index.php/news/read/xbox-live-prices-increased-in-six-territories/0166965


Microsoft has confirmed that it is increasing the price of an Xbox Live Gold subscription in six territories across the world.

Game Informer reports that South Africa, Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Hungary and Israel will all see price increases coming into effect on June 20th.

The current R50 monthly fee in South Africa is being tripled to R159. The new prices for the other listed countries have not yet been specified. Austria uses the Euro, so an increase in that territory specifically seems a bit strange.

"We occasionally update pricing in a given market to provide a balance of service and value, and in some instances, meet currency fluctuations within the region, and will be adjusting the price of Xbox Live Gold subscription in a small number of markets on June 20, 2016," Microsoft said.

"We do so always keeping in mind that our goal is to offer our members the premium gaming and entertainment service at a fair price."

As of Austria, which uses the Euro, Microsoft added: "This is based on market rather than currency, and the new price in Austria aligns with other European markets. We occasionally update pricing to provide a balance of service and value. Xbox Live Gold codes are not region-locked. Customers may redeem any Xbox Live code regardless of where it was purchased."

 

 

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Why in Austria?

 

Seems weird but I think the codes are not region locked and especially I remember the increase for SA for PSN: http://mybroadband.co.za/news/gaming/110804-massive-price-hike-for-playstation-plus-in-south-africa.html

PSN increased in SA but only to 100 which is still 50% less than Xbox Live now.

Austria uses the Euro you arent gaining any cheaper Xbox Live in comparison to other Euro countries. Doesnt make any sense, unless MS does want to increase the entire Euroregion sooner or later, or they do it for Austria because its a smaller country unlike Germany



Ruler said:
walsufnir said:

 

Seems weird but I think the codes are not region locked and especially I remember the increase for SA for PSN: http://mybroadband.co.za/news/gaming/110804-massive-price-hike-for-playstation-plus-in-south-africa.html

PSN increased in SA but only to 100 which is still 50% less than Xbox Live now.

Austria uses the Euro you arent gaining any cheaper Xbox Live in comparison to other Euro countries. Doesnt make any sense, unless MS does want to increase the entire Euroregion sooner or later, or they do it for Austria because its a smaller country unlike Germany

 

Perhaps the price in Austria was cheaper before? Because that's what the source is saying "This is based on market rather than currency, and the new price in Austria aligns with other European markets."



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