Xbox Game Pass Page Crashing as Subscribers Rush to Cancel After 50% Price Hike
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The Xbox Game Pass page crashed as many subscribers rushed to cancel their subscriptions following a 50% price increase, sparking frustration among users. The story highlights the backlash against Microsoft's pricing strategy.
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HardwareLust
3 months ago
Not surprising. $360/yr is definitely more than my yearly gaming budget would be. Ah well, back to piracy again. It was fun while it lasted.
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