New York: Microsoft withdrew its plan to raise the price for subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, its paid online gaming platform, after outrage from users.
The price hike would have doubled the cost of an annual pass and bring a six-month subscription to $60 (roughly Rs. 4,400).
“We messed up today and you were right to let us know,” the company said in a statement. “Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing.”
The earlier move would have pushed the price of Xbox Live Gold closer to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a more expensive subscription that also gives access to games and other perks.
