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Microsoft doubles down on Game Pass price hikes

Grant St. Clair
Oct 07, 2025
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Ever since Xbox Game Pass, a deal too good to be true, was announced I’ve been wondering when the other shoe would drop. That day has finally come. If you’re at all tuned into the gaming space, you’ll doubtlessly have noticed this week’s biggest news: a 50% jump in Game Pass prices, bringing the “Ultimate” option up to an eye-watering $30 …

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