Xbox Live Gold subscriptions getting a price hike in UK from next month Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions getting a price hike in UK from next month To "address changing market conditions". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 4 Apr 2019 104 comments Microsoft says it will be increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold subscriptions in the UK, starting next month. According to emails sent to Xbox Live Gold members throughout the day, May 8th will see a 12-month subscription raise from £39.99 to £49.99, while monthly subscriptions will increase from £5.99 to £6.99. Three-month subscriptions are also getting a price hike, from £14.99 from £17.99, but a six-month membership will stay the same at £29.99. The move, says Microsoft, is being made to "address changing market conditions". In a follow-up statement to press, the company elaborated further. "To ensure gamers have consistent pricing for Xbox Live Gold across Europe," it wrote, "we are making changes to UK pricing from May 8th. This new pricing is aligned to the changes we made in the region in 2016 as we strive to offer our members premium gaming and entertainment services at a fair price." Although new subscription costs are increasing next month, Microsoft says that current Xbox Live Gold subscribers will not be charged the higher price until August 7th. As such, now might be a good time to get at least a few more months onto your account at current cost if you know you want to keep your membership open. Microsoft's move brings Xbox Live Gold prices more or less in-line with Sony's PlayStation Plus service. Sony elected to hike its membership costs across the whole of Europe back in 2017. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store