Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X Launch Date and Pricing
Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X hits stores on November 10th for $499, with preorders opening September 22nd. The company also expands its Xbox All Access subscription program to 12 countries.
Microsoft officially announces that the Xbox Series X console launches on November 10th for a retail price of $499. Consumers mark their calendars for September 22nd, as preorders for the highly anticipated system begin on that date. Alongside the standard purchase option, Microsoft offers the console through its Xbox All Access subscription program.
The Xbox All Access program provides an affordable alternative by bundling the console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Xbox Live Gold into a single monthly payment of $34.99 over 24 months. This subscription model expands significantly just in time for the holiday season, reaching 12 countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Additional markets plan to join this rollout throughout 2021.
To sweeten the deal, Microsoft integrates EA Play directly into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the All Access plan. This addition grants players immediate access to over 60 popular EA titles like FIFA 20 and Titanfall 2. This strategic move bolsters the Xbox gaming library right as the new console generation begins, helping to offset the recent delay of Halo Infinite.