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Xbox Live Gold subscription price increases in six countries

The change will go into effect on June 20 across six countries.

David Craddock

May 16, 2016 3:43 PM

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Microsoft has announced an increase in Xbox Live Gold subscription prices due to currency fluctuation, effective on June 20.

Game Informer was made aware of the increase when a reader wrote in and shared a message from Microsoft notifying the reader of the change. The magazine reached out to Microsoft and received a lengthy explanation.

"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," per Microsoft's response. "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."

The price hike will affect Austria, Hungary, Israel, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.

An Xbox Live Gold subscription costs $9.99 per month in the US. Game Informer worked out rough pricing changes in the various territories based on info their reader gave them, and most prices fall around the US cost.

•         Hungary: 2,000 Ft (Approximately $7.19 per month)
•         Israel: 37.99 ILS (Approximately $10.05 per month)
•         Sweden: 79 kr (Approximately $9.58 per month)
•         Turkey: 18.99 TL (Approximately $6.40 per month)

Microsoft will increase the price on June 20.

Source: Game Informer

David Craddock

Long Reads Editor

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.