Efter en lang, lang række rygter kunne Microsoft endelig bekræfte i udgangen af sidste uge, at priserne på Xbox Live Gold alligevel ville stige. Dette betød at prisen på en måneds abonnement steg fra $10 til $11, tre måneder fra $25 til $30 og seks måneder fra $40 til $60.
Naturligvis så fans ikke umiddelbart ud til at betale mere uden løfter om signifikante forbedringer af tjenesten, så derfor bombarderede de Microsoft med negative kommentarer. Og det fik faktisk virksomheden til helt og holdent at ændre kurs.
I en opdatering til det originale blogindlæg fortæller Microsoft, at de nu fastholder de nuværende Xbox Live-priser.
"We messed up today and you were right to let us know. Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing.
We're turning this moment into an opportunity to bring Xbox Live more in line with how we see the player at the center of their experience. For free-to-play games, you will no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play those games on Xbox. We are working hard to deliver this change as soon as possible in the coming months.
If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.
Thank you."