Microsoft After recently raising prices on its products such as consoles, accessories and Game Pass, it is raising prices again. But this time it’s different than you think. Regular players will not be affected. The price increase will affect the developers themselves.
Developing games for Xbox requires special specialists. development kit consoles, which will now cost more. The original price was $1,500 (approx. CZK 31,400)after the price increase they will remain $2,000 (approx. 41,800 CZK)which means an increase in price 33%.
“The price adjustment reflects macroeconomic changes. We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and supporting your development efforts.” Microsoft informs developers about this, The Verge reports.
The rise comes as companies respond to a changing market, especially in the US, where the situation is exacerbated by disputes with China, where further tariff hikes loom. But this is still true: if you create a game inside ID@Xbox Programyou have the right to 2 free sets for girls. But large companies will have to pay extra.
Microsoft recently raised prices Game Passup to 50% in some countries, and also raised prices for its consoles and accessories several times. While, for example, in Germany you can purchase an Xbox Series X with mechanics for 599 eurosso approximately CZK 14,500here it is offered for a thousand more, and in some stores it is even several thousand more expensive. I would like to point out that Game Pass has been avoided in Europe so far due to European Union laws that protect existing subscribers. New users will already have to pay the new price.
Rival Sony has also raised prices on its PlayStation 5 consoles and PlayStation Plus subscriptions several times. Times are different than the previous generation. Instead of getting cheaper, it gets more expensive.
Source :Indian TV
