Phil Spencer: Xbox Will Go Big With All-Access Subscription Model for Xbox Series X - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 August 2020 / 4,823 Views
Microsoft is looking to take its All-Access subscription to the next generation with the launch of the Xbox Series X. Phil Spencer speaking with IGN an in interview said Microsoft is looking to go all in with Xbox All-Access with the launch of the Xbox Series X in Holiday 2020.
Spencer said that Microsoft "go big with [Xbox All Access] at the launch of the consoles." While he did mention consoles, it is possible he misspoke. It has been rumored Microsoft plans to launch two next generation consoles. The more powerful console, the Xbox Series X, has already been announced. The weaker console, codenamed Lockhart, is looking to give people a cheaper option to get into the next generation.
The Xbox All-Access program in the US is a monthly subscription program where Microsoft charges you $24/month for an Xbox One X, $23/month for an Xbox One S, or $20/month for the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition over the course of a 24 month period.
Spencer has stated the price is important for the Xbox Series X at launch and he feels good about the price they are able to set the console at. He feels good about the plan team Xbox has set for the next generation.
"You have to set a price target at the beginning for yourselves and then you roll in as you see the competition and you start to do your go-to-market planning," said Spencer. "I feel good about the price we’re going to be able to get to. I feel good about the price and the performance capabilities that we have for Series X. I feel incredibly strong about the overall package. We have a plan and we feel very solid about it. I believe we have a plan that can win."
Microsoft plans to release their next generation console, the Xbox Series X, in Holiday 2020.
Thanks GameSpot.
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I hope they do push this hard, so even kids with part time entry level income can easily afford this. Give them a crash course in adulthood for the bigger stuff like cars and mortgages.
Where it says "Microsoft charges you $24/month for an Xbox Series X" its supposed to say Xbox One X.
Microsoft hasnt already given people a Xbox Series X, much less for 24$. Xbox One X vs Xbox Series X, lots of mix ups comeing in future too Im sure.
Xbox One X is being discontinued so buying one next year will be extremly hard.
Will we finally put to bed the "WiiU failed because people thought it was an accessory to Wii"?
I might do $29-$30 per month for two years with Gamepass included, if the regular price of the console is $499. I already have GP for the next 2.5 years though, so it would have to be a two year extension of my subscription.
These options are great and does help alot of people who cannot fork out $500 upfront, especally in these times where people are losing there jobs, all of a sudden $25 a month is attractive and affordable.
I'm sure it is atrractive for a lot but if you can not pay your bills and you have no reserves it is not so smart to tie yourself on subscriptions,same as taking loans for everything when you are already short on money.
I know Padib but it is best to just not do that, and that the person question waits till he/her is in a better financial situationsi
If you are extremely poor and are struggling to eat than sure, they shouldn't buy a entertainment product period. However the modern family still feels the pinch on dropping $500+ on a product. Its why majority still prefer the phone plan rather than outright buying the phone because an extra $20 a month on a phone vs $800 smartphone is a whopping difference.
No thanks.
It have been something tried since before X360, not sure why it haven't been successful so far.
But with the Gamepass and Xcloud, now may be the time this type of contract work out.
I like the idea, especially as people may struggle to pay it all up front but you pay so much more than it is worth.
Stadia and GeForce Now offer consoles? How much are they and how much will the XBSX be in comparison?
I would assume he didn't misspeak when mentioning consoles, instead he was most likely referring to the overall launch of the next gen consoles, so the the term "at the launch of the consoles" refers to both series x and PS5 , rather than lockhart.
This was my interpretation as well, that he was simply speaking of XSX and PS5.
I thought to myself years ago why sony does not adopt a pay by month program.
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