Microsoft has launched a family plan for Xbox Game Pass in Ireland and Colombia. Currently, Insider Program members can check out the new subscription option. Microsoft is not only promoting sharing plans with family, but with friends as well.
Updated September 4
The new Game Pass plan is officially called Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family. It includes all the benefits of the Ultimate subscription, but can Shared with four other Xbox accounts Willpower. The only restriction on sharing is that all accounts must be from the same region. Beta testers or internal members in Ireland and Colombia can use the new membership Try already.
It costs 49,900 Colombian pesos (11.12 euros) in Colombia, while it costs 49,900 Colombian pesos (11.12 euros) in Ireland. 21.99 euros per month. The ultimate single subscription costs the same in Ireland as in Germany: €12.99 per month So if two people already share Xbox Game Pass on the new plan, they’ll save money compared to separate subscriptions. However, if five accounts share the subscription, the monthly cost per person is only 4.40 euros. Hence it will be calculated on an annual basis Ideally 52.78 euros per person instead of 155.88 euros.
Microsoft Sea (via: edge) may be a “friends and family” plan next month Will expand to other regions. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will adjust prices for other euro countries. Anyone who already has an active Ultimate Singles subscription can use it Convert any remaining subscription period to the new plan: 30 Tage Ultimate matches 18 Tage Friends & Family.
Original post from April 2nd
In December 2020, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer took to Twitter to advocate for a family plan on Game Pass, but the words were not followed through. Now, Windows Central wants to know from reliable sources that the Xbox team is actively working on a family plan. still He may start in 2022.
“Much cheaper” than individual memberships
As with Netflix, Spotify or Office 365, it should be possible for several accounts to share a subscription. of Up to five accounts Every family member is from the same country. According to Windows Central, the subscription is managed through one main account and should be “much cheaper” than five separate subscriptions.
Whether all Game Pass tariffs will have family plans or whether Microsoft will limit the option to Game Pass Ultimate is unclear, as is the exact price and start date. Earlier introductions of such a family option failed as details regarding license fees still needed to be worked out.
With this innovation Microsoft can Make Game Pass more interesting – It costs 9.99 euros per month, with a final fee of 12.99 euros. A few days ago, Sony launched its new PlayStation Plus subscription model, which is similar to the Microsoft model. Family Memberships have been available for Nintendo Switch Online for years (up to eight accounts).
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