Cost of Xbox Live Goes Up in Canada
It was only a mater of time before Microsoft would copy Sony and increase the cost of Xbox Live, its online console gaming service, in Canada. On February 28th, the cost of a 12-month subscription will increase to $69.99 CND. This is from its current price point of $59.99.
The cost of six-month, three-month and one-month subscriptions are likewise going up to $44.99, $29.99 and $11.99, respectively.
Microsoft announced the price jump in an email sent to Xbox users. The email said:
“As a valued Xbox Live Gold member, we’d like to thank you for being part of the Live community. After carefully evaluating the currency changes within Canada, and with the understanding that our offerings always provide a balance of service and value for our customers, we will be adjusting the price of our Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. As such, the price of your Xbox Live Gold subscription will be increasing. As of February 28, 2017, the price of your 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscription will increase from $59.99 CAD to $69.99 CAD. If your subscription is currently set to auto-renew before February 28, 2017, you will be charged the current price at the time of your next scheduled auto-renewal. If your subscription is currently set to auto-renew after February 28, 2017, you will be charged the new price at the time of your next scheduled auto-renewal.”
According to Microsoft, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners whose subscription is scheduled to renew before the 28th will be charged the current $59.99 price. So hint hint, get on it! The time is now to renew or head to your local retailer to pick up a few cards before the cost goes up.
Interestingly enough Amazon currently has Xbox Live Gold cards on sale, here.