Microsoft to raise Xbox Live Gold prices on November 1

Posted on Monday, August 30 2010 @ 20:07 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft announced that as of November 1, 2010, they will increase the pricing of the Xbox Live Gold subscription in the US, Canada, Mexico, and the UK. In the US, the price of the 1 month subscription will increase from $7.99 to $9.99, while the 3 month and 12 month subscriptions will get a hike from $19.99 and $49.99 to $24.99 and $59.99, respectively.

To make up for the higher prices, Microsoft unveiled a price lock program that enables you to buy a 12 months gold membership that starts on November 1, 2010 for $39.99. This offer expires on October 31, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. and if you sign up you have to agree to an auto-renewal at the then current annual price following year one.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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