Microsoft may soon be planning to launch a brand new bundle contract-based subscription service called Xbox All Access, which will give customers the cheapest way to get an Xbox console, Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass.
While there was no mention of the said subscription service during this year's GamesCom in Germany, which would have been the perfect event to announce an interesting plan, there's apparently a good reason for it. If the plan pushes through, Xbox All Access will only be available for United States gamers. But if it turns out to be a massive success, it's certainly not outside the realm of possibility that Microsoft will roll it out in international markets.
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Windows Central reports that Microsoft is gearing up to launch a brand new contract-based month subscription that will allow players to have access to an Xbox console, Xbox Live, as well Xbox Game Pass the cheapest way possible. Dubbed Xbox All Access, the service will have patrons pay around $22 a month for two years, which get them Xbox One S, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass. Meanwhile, a slightly higher fee of $35 will land them an Xbox One instead of the older console. After the contract is done, customers will, of course, get to keep their consoles.
Taking into consideration the separate prices of all three perks includes in Xbox All Access, subscribing to the upcoming service is clearly a better deal. Currently, an Xbox One S (plus a free game) is currently priced around $230 on the Microsoft Store while Xbox Live subscription for two years will be more or less $120, plus Xbox Game Pass costing $9.99 a month. Summing everything up for the 2-year duration will result in $589 - $60 more than what gamers will have to pay for the same products if they sign up for the reported subscription bundle. Most importantly, it allows patrons to spread out their gaming bills for 24 months.
It seems like a good deal for players but the business scheme can also help the Xbox Game Pass developers as it gives them a consistent number of subscribers for at least two years. Additionally, the monthly payment sounds a lot more achievable for customers than dropping more than $200 upfront for the console alone. This move is especially significant for Microsoft's active promotion of Xbox Game Pass. Recently, they launched a brand new application for mobile devices while also opting out from deals with several third-party titles.
It's important to note, however, that this still unconfirmed by people from Microsoft, so take the news with caution. It's better to wait for an official confirmation than get too attached to the idea of the deal that Xbox All Access could be offering. Based on the report, the service could be announced later this month so it won't that much of a wait anyway.
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Source: Windows Central
