EA Play Is Getting A Price Increase Outside Of Xbox Game Pass

Have Microsoft said its business as usual? Or not said anything yet?

It’s only $1 more monthly and $10 more annually for the console version. I doubt this will affect GamePass.

@awp69 for the UK version however it’s a £2 increase. Like you say probably won’t increase it, but clarity would be good

I wouldn't say the price increase is "significant" in this case, but I would say any and all subscription-based services should be mindful of price increases because they are ultimately an alternative to outright purchasing expensive games, ie: their primary appeal is in savings for the consumer.

@101Force

It’s an 80% increase in the UK for the annual subscription. “Significant” is an astonishing understatement.

Probably get hate for saying this but I honestly think this is still a bargain at those prices for the number of games you get. Less than the price of one game a year. Depends on how much you like sports, of course, since that’s a substantial part of it.

But I’ll continue to take it at no extra cost with GamePass thank you very much. 😀

I am astonished that EA is under the impression it has the catalogue to warrant this sort of price increase.

I wasn't a client for them before, I'm definitely not gonna start now.

Just astonished that there are people paying for EA and not paying for GamePass …

Still a pretty good value at just 6 bucks or 40 per year.

@101Force price increase can be whatever they want it to be. As gaming is just a vanity hobby. It’s always been expensive one can say. Servers cost money to cool and it costs money to expand. Since these gaming companies want to force everyone to digital subscription services for everything costs will go up. I’d say the prices are so low considering all that one gets access to.

@Vaako007 : Of course they can price the service however they'd like, my point was their primary appeal to consumers is in the perceived savings compared to purchasing games outright — and failure to recognize that position in the market is sure to harm their business.