Game Informer today reports that the price of an Xbox Live Gold subscription will increase in six regions: Austria, Hungary, Israel, South Africa, Sweden and Turkey.
South Africa is the worst off after the change — subscriptions there will triple from R50 to R159. While that may sound terrifying, that increased price works out to about $10.33 USD.
“We occasionally update pricing in a given market to provide a balance of service and value, and in some instances, meet currency fluctuations within the region, and will be adjusting the price of Xbox Live Gold subscription in a small number of markets on June 20, 2016,” Microsoft said of the increase to a reader at Game Informer.
“We do so always keeping in mind that our goal is to offer our members the premium gaming and entertainment service at a fair price.”
Pricing details for the other five regions have not yet been confirmed.
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