Xbox is raising its Game Pass prices ahead of the launch of two new handheld consoles on Oct. 16.

The PC Game Pass plan had previously cost $11.99 per month, while the “Ultimate” ran $19.99/month. Now, the “Premium” plan will cost $14.99 per month and the “Ultimate,” which Xbox console players have traditionally used, will cost $29.99. It’s a bit more complex than that, however.

The new breakdown between a trio of tiers — Essential, Premium and Ultimate — is focused on the number of games available in one’s Game Pass library. It is platform-agnostic.

Xbox is raising its Game Pass prices ahead of the launch of two new handheld consoles on Oct. 16.

The PC Game Pass plan had previously cost $11.99 per month, while the “Ultimate” ran $19.99/month. Now, the “Premium” plan will cost $1

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