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PSA: Xbox Live doubling in price. STOCK UP NOW! - $60.00

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Microsoft has recently announced that the price of Xbox Live Gold is going up. The $60 1 year membership will now be $60 for a 6 month membership. If you are subscribed at the current rate they will honor a renew at your old price.

Retailers are now carrying the new $60 6 month cards. You can get ahead by stocking up on the old cards at their original price points being the price hike. This will make the gamepass trick more expensive too at the new price points, so now is the time.

I've provided a few good prices below. Take advantage while you can.

Costco: 2 years for $95.00
https://www.costco.com/xbox-live-...75009.html

Target: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.target.com/p/xbox-liv...A-54256322

Amazon: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VBW...cGb5P93C7T

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/...d-pricing/
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Microsoft has recently announced that the price of Xbox Live Gold is going up. The $60 1 year membership will now be $60 for a 6 month membership. If you are subscribed at the current rate they will honor a renew at your old price.

Retailers are now carrying the new $60 6 month cards. You can get ahead by stocking up on the old cards at their original price points being the price hike. This will make the gamepass trick more expensive too at the new price points, so now is the time.

I've provided a few good prices below. Take advantage while you can.

Costco: 2 years for $95.00
https://www.costco.com/xbox-live-...75009.html

Target: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.target.com/p/xbox-liv...A-54256322

Amazon: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VBW...cGb5P93C7T

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/...d-pricing/

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Jan 23, 2021 12:00 AM
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Seattle421Jan 23, 2021 12:00 AM
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Microsoft stock doubling too
Jan 23, 2021 12:06 AM
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TurboRabbitJan 23, 2021 12:06 AM
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Quote from RustyI6552 :
Nope won't happen Sony knows their market price... if anything Sony is going to add more to their service or cut prices. They will use xboxs fark up as stepping stone to praise on service price/services
Betting on this too... they got me when Microsoft first announced the Xbox one would require system check-in via the internet as a requirement and no media to resell (diskless). As for diskless, it's headed that way but deals can be had for the store-bought copies well before it's discounted online... online discounts are typically not as deep as well. I don't have time to game like I once did... if the PlayStation network goes up to this, I'm gone. Back to the PC I guess for my occasional gaming.
Jan 23, 2021 12:11 AM
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gh6991Jan 23, 2021 12:11 AM
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So I got a 24 month code. I currently have XGP Ultimate thru 11/21. When I attempted to add my 2 yr code I got this message:


Converting your code

"Redeeming your Prepaid Xbox Live Gold 24 Month code will automatically convert to 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and will be added to your current Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account. By redeeming this code, you agree to this conversion. All conversions are final; ratio subject to change. See xbox.com/gamepass If you choose not to redeem at this time, you can keep your code and redeem it prior to its expiration date, if any."

May hold off for now and try when it expires...
Jan 23, 2021 12:13 AM
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wolfie14Jan 23, 2021 12:13 AM
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Quote from BostonKingB :
I always wonder if people are just lying on here because they think it makes them seem cool acting like they were able to get a deal... but the Costco deal is deader than dead and has been all day. I spoke to Costco customer service 2x and both gave me the same answer. The 24 month cards are backordered and the orders are being auto-cancelled immediately upon making them. There is nothing any customer service phone rep can do to complete any of these orders, they don't have them in stock. I even asked if they'd sell me 12 month cards for the price of the 24 and they said promotional prices are by item number so they couldn't do that.

ANyone have any experience with ElectronicsFirst.com - they've got a "Worldwide" 12 month Xbox sub for $53.99 (at PayPal checkout price goes up to $55.96, not sure why)

https://www.electronicfirst.com/1...8VEALw_wcB [electronicfirst.com]
I just chatted with customer service from Costco and they didn't say anything about the product being out of stock.

I already placed an order from Newegg but I reached out to them for future reference and my issue was that my CC billing didn't match the membership address. The rep told me that system then auto-cancels all subsequent orders due to the 1 per customer limit, which she said will be reset in 2-4 weeks lol.

I'm a Costco noob so I had no idea that the billing needed to match the membership address. I was just being lazy and never updated my card since I still have access to my previous address.

Also, she said the name needs to match exactly and because my card is a secondary, it has a unique membership number and I was attempting to place the order from our main account, which is under a different family member's first name.

Lesson learned lol it cost me an extra $16 to order from Newegg but now I know that I need to create my own account to order from Costco online and update my billing address to reflect the membership address.

The rep encouraged me to make the necessary changes and replace the order though, so if the product was out of stock somehow, I'm sure she would have mentioned it.
Jan 23, 2021 12:17 AM
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BillyBattsJan 23, 2021 12:17 AM
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I'm sure they will lower it, but it will still be an increase and they'll make it seem like they are listening to the consumers & doing them a favor. It's pretty absurd, just get rid of gold and make the standard subscription game pass if you want people to sign up so bad
Jan 23, 2021 12:18 AM
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SRL2Jan 23, 2021 12:18 AM
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Another nail to Xbox coffin. Should've just offer free online and keep the $10 game pass.
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Jan 23, 2021 12:19 AM
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CroqJan 23, 2021 12:19 AM
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Quote from gh6991 :
So I got a 24 month code. I currently have XGP Ultimate thru 11/21. When I attempted to add my 2 yr code I got this message:


Converting your code

"Redeeming your Prepaid Xbox Live Gold 24 Month code will automatically convert to 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and will be added to your current Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account. By redeeming this code, you agree to this conversion. All conversions are final; ratio subject to change. See xbox.com/gamepass If you choose not to redeem at this time, you can keep your code and redeem it prior to its expiration date, if any."

May hold off for now and try when it expires...
If you already have UGP, you only get 1 month of UGP for every 3 months of XBLG you "trade in". It's just new users that get a 1-for-1 conversion.

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Jan 23, 2021 12:21 AM
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lxc1227Jan 23, 2021 12:21 AM
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Microsoft should be boycotted. Not going to reward them with more money.
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Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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SRL2Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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Quote from lxc1227 :
Microsoft should be boycotted. Not going to reward them with more money.
We can storm Microsoft headquarter.
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Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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HD50007872Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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So basically they are making it more expensive so you feel the need to "upgrade" to the gamer pass at $15 bucks a month, ........$180 a year to play on their ecosystem......
Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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wolfie14Jan 23, 2021 12:22 AM
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Quote from McNasty :
Costco just canceled my order for 1 2-year code too. Getting the wife to try now.
I just commented somewhere above this, but I chatted with customer service and the name and billing have to match exactly what is on file or the order will be cancelled and you won't be able to order again for 2-4 weeks due to the one per customer limit.

The rep told me that you have to create a separate online costco account for each card you have as the membership number is different for secondary cards on your account.

So if your wife is secondary, she needs to register her costco card online with a different email address to place the order. If she is the primary, then you have to do it from your main account.

Hate to be repetitive on the thread but it cost me $16 more to order from Newegg instead so hopefully you can save the money and do it right the first time lol
Jan 23, 2021 12:35 AM
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yougogreenJan 23, 2021 12:35 AM
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Got 2 years on the Costco link.
Jan 23, 2021 12:36 AM
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LikeABadPennyJan 23, 2021 12:36 AM
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Be sure to hit that mod alert button boys and girls, this is a REPOST, I put it in Hot Deals and they moved it to some lame ass forum no one reads: https://slickdeals.net/f/14789419-psa-xbox-live-gold-prices-increasing-stock-up-now?v=1

Quote from estoyloco :
What is the conversion for these prepaid cards if you already have Gamepass?

Tempted to buy the 2 year at $95 to add to my existing gamepass sub.
I posted the conversion chart in the wiki.
Quote from R0B0TPIRATE :
So I have Live/game pass through May of 2022, how to I add to that?

Will it only add to my LIVE?
Do you have Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, or Ultimate Game Pass? The difference matters.
Quote from al52025 :
The way I read this is that 12 month isn't changing right? And it's only in certain regions
12mo has already gone away, Microsoft announced that back in July I believe.
Quote from danh920 :
Sort of off topic, but my gamepass ultimate expires in March. Can you still stock up on $30 EA Play codes and redeem them for 4 months of gamepass (up to 3 years) so long as my GPU membership is active?
I posted the conversion chart in the wiki, but yes 12mo EA = 4mo Ultimate.
Quote from Theory1986 :
Just curious, no judgment. Is Game Pass Ultimate better than Gold?
Yes, and Ultimate includes Gold. I quite frankly don't understand the people that don't want Ultimate.
Quote from Phaenon :
I got the 3 year game pass ultimate thing. What's the best way to stock up?
Sounds like you already are, 36 months is the max.
Quote from danh920 :
does 12 months of EA play still convert to 4 months of GPU (assuming my GPU is current)?
Yes.
Quote from MegaMaid :
I blame trump.
I blame Biden.
Quote from PhilipB8664 :
Both consoles have been sold out since launch 😐
There have been several restocks for those paying attention.
Quote from HideOnSh1t :
My current GPU expires in July 2021. Can I purchase 12 month gold code now and wait my GPU expire and then redeem my live gold code? Wondering if the code is still worth 12 month after the price increase.
Yes, the codes should not expire and assuming the 1:1 conversion is still active at that point you should be able to re-upgrade if you wish to.
Quote from princeofpersia :
Guys need help understanding how I make this work for me best way. Newbie here.
I bought xbox series x and enrolled for $1 for 3 months GPU offer from holiday season. That should run out in March.
H
What is my best option to enroll in 3 year GPU at lowest price? Possible? How?
Less than 3 years fine too. Possible? How?

Someone replied with what I could have done earlier but I need to know what should do now to get best out of current situation.
I have never had game pass or gold before enrolling for $1 for 3 months of GPU offer during holiday season. That's my current situation.
Get 36 months worth now, wait until your Ultimate expires, add the 36 months of Gold then re-upgrade.
Quote from HD50007872 :
So basically they are making it more expensive so you feel the need to "upgrade" to the gamer pass at $15 bucks a month, ........$180 a year to play on their ecosystem......
I've had a feeling for quite some time that they were wanting to push people to Ultimate. The rumors of Gold going away were clearly 100% WRONG and it doesn't surprise me that they've raised the price of Gold to push people into getting Ultimate now that it's just about the same price.
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Jan 23, 2021 12:38 AM
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Pompi00Jan 23, 2021 12:38 AM
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Yo if this is true it is the nail in the coffin. Imma switch to PS. All I play is rocket league anyways. Xbox has no games lol.

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Jan 23, 2021 12:45 AM
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link81Jan 23, 2021 12:45 AM
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Quote from gh6991 :
So I got a 24 month code. I currently have XGP Ultimate thru 11/21. When I attempted to add my 2 yr code I got this message:


Converting your code

"Redeeming your Prepaid Xbox Live Gold 24 Month code will automatically convert to 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and will be added to your current Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account. By redeeming this code, you agree to this conversion. All conversions are final; ratio subject to change. See xbox.com/gamepass If you choose not to redeem at this time, you can keep your code and redeem it prior to its expiration date, if any."

May hold off for now and try when it expires...
Yeah because you don't get the 1-1 conversion ratio if you're already subscribed to ultimate. Hold out till your current subs expires.

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