Xbox Game pass Price Hike Sparks Cancellation Wave & Doubts About Future – Inbox Letters
October 2, 2025 - A wave of discontent is sweeping through the xbox community following the recent, ample price increase to Game Pass Ultimate. Readers are voicing their frustrations and, crucially, cancelling their subscriptions, leading to speculation about the future of the Xbox ecosystem. Plus, one reader makes a bold prediction about the fate of a beloved franchise: Mass Effect.
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Game Over for Xbox?
I’ve been a loyal Xbox subscriber – through gold, and now Ultimate – for nearly 20 years.I’ve consistently found value in the service and happily recommended Game Pass to friends. though, this recent 50%+ price increase is frankly, unacceptable. Read more about the price increase here.
How can Microsoft justify such a dramatic hike? Where else can consumers expect a near-identical service to double in price? The timing is particularly galling, coinciding wiht reports indicating Xbox will capture only 13% of UK console sales this year see report here.After almost two decades,I’m cancelling my subscription. I doubt a multi-billion dollar company will even notice.
Mr K
Stepping Away From the Ecosystem
My Game Pass ultimate subscription is officially cancelled. I was already stretching to justify the £14.99 monthly fee, but this price increase is a bridge too far. The service lacks the compelling,long-term engagement needed to warrant the cost,and the sheer volume of low-quality “shovelware” is disheartening.
Microsoft seems determined to alienate potential customers rather than cultivate a thriving ecosystem. Someone should turn out the lights on their way out!
Saints Stickman
Remember the Good Old Days?
Does anyone remember what Game Pass originally cost? I believe the base tier launched
