Local PC gamers in Malaysia who enjoy Xbox PC Game Pass will see a price increase. This change takes effect starting today. Xbox PC Game Pass is known for offering a “Netflix for video games” experience. The monthly subscription fee jumps from RM15 to RM20 for new subscribers, with existing users experiencing the change in two months.
Xbox PC Game Pass Gets Price Hike in Malaysia
This price hike coincides with Microsoft introducing a new “Xbox Game Pass Standard” tier in countries with full Xbox access. This tier sits below the existing “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.” It offers a lower price point, around RM71. This is for those who only want the console experience.
However, for Malaysian users who only have access to the PC Game Pass portion of the service, this new tier doesn’t offer any additional benefits. It’s essentially a price increase without any change in what you get.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the situation:
- Existing PC Game Pass users in Malaysia will see their subscription fee increase to RM20 in two months.
- New PC Game Pass users in Malaysia will have a starting subscription fee of RM20.
- The new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier (priced around RM71) is not available yet and wouldn’t be relevant for Malaysian users anyway, since it only offers console access.
While the price increase is a bummer, at least existing subscribers have a grace period before the new rate kicks in.
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