UPDATE: Microsoft has announced official Australian retail prices for its upcoming Xbox Series S and Series X consoles, as well as new subscription prices for Xbox All Access consoles. Details below. In August 2018, Microsoft announced the launch of Xbox All Access, a subscription service that allows those who sign up to get an Xbox One S or Xbox One X console, Xbox Games Pass, and Xbox Live Gold for a fee. flat rate per month, no upfront costs. It took over a year to arrive, but Xbox All Access has officially landed in Australia via Telstra. And, now that Microsoft is gearing up to launch its next-gen Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles on November 10, it's been officially revealed that both will be available through the Xbox All Access program from day one. To see if the Xbox All Access deal is right for you, we've put together this handy guide that explains everything we know about Xbox All Access and weighs up whether it's value for money or just buying them all. Xbox bits and bobs separately.
Xbox All Access: what is it?
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Xbox All Access is currently a subscription service that allows you to receive an Xbox One S or Xbox One X console, 24 months of Xbox Live Gold (required for online multiplayer), and 24 months of Xbox games. Pass (Microsoft subscription service that grants access to more than 100 games) by paying a fixed monthly fee for 24 months. However, starting November 10, customers will have the option to choose an Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console through Xbox All Access for just a few dollars more per month, allowing them to get a premium gaming experience. Next Generation. without having to pay. the full cost in advance.
Xbox All Access: what is the price in Australia?
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In Australia, you can currently sign up for Xbox All Access through Telstra on a 24-month plan, with prices starting at AU$27 per month for an Xbox One S, up to AU$34 per month for an Xbox One X and one game. bonus. This includes console refunds and plan fees. After the first 24 months and console refunds, the price will automatically adjust to AU$15,95 per month. Early termination fees apply.
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Xbox One X (Unlimited Xbox Access) | AU$34 per month (24 month contract) - via Telstra) Need a console with a little more grunt? Telstra also offers the powerful Xbox One X console with Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for just AU$34 a month*. You get the same Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass benefits as the previous offer, plus a download code for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition. * Minimum cost of AU €816 when you stay connected for 24 months + plan fee. Price after the first 24 months: AUD 15,95 per month. Early termination fees apply. While these minimum cost prices may seem high compared to just buying the consoles, it's important to note that this fee also covers two years of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass. One year of Xbox Live Gold is priced at AU$79,95, bringing the total for two years to AU$159,90. Meanwhile, the monthly fee for Xbox Game Pass is AU$10.95. Over 24 months, that would equate to AU$262,80. If you were to buy the Xbox One S console separately at retail, you'd consider around AU$399 for the console + AU$159.90 + AU$262.80, bringing the total to $821.70. Consider the Xbox One X's retail price of AU$549, and you'd see a total cost of AU$971.70. Whether you choose the Xbox One S or Xbox One X plan, you'll save money either way when you consider the added value of included subscriptions over a 24-month period.
Xbox All Access: Xbox Series S and Series X
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(Image credit: Xbox) It's official: Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will launch in Australia on November 10, 2020. At retail, the slim Xbox Series S will be priced at AU$499, while the The more powerful Xbox Series X will cost €749. AU €. If those prices seem a bit high to you, you're in luck: Both consoles will be available on day one as part of the Xbox All Access program, which means you can score any console you choose anyway. immediately for a reasonable monthly fee. a 24 month contract. It has been announced that the Xbox Series S will be available through Xbox All Access for just AU$33 per month for 24 months, while the top-tier Xbox Series X can be yours for just AU$46 per month for 24 months. In addition to your chosen console, you'll also receive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which gives you unlimited access to over a hundred high-quality games (including top first-party Xbox titles) on PC and Xbox consoles. than EA Play, which offers a large library of EA titles, as well as the ability to play new games before they launch.
Can you upgrade to Xbox Series X or S?
If you're already an Xbox All Access subscriber with an Xbox One console, you may be able to upgrade to an Xbox Series S or Series X console when new models arrive in November. In the United States, it was announced that Microsoft will revoke the stipulation that you must pay a termination fee if you end your current contract early, as long as you upgrade to one of the new consoles. However, US subscribers will need to restart their 24-month contract from the beginning when they upgrade to an Xbox Series S or Series X. As for Australia, details about the upgrade have yet to be confirmed, so that it is not clear if the same offer will apply here; We have reached out to Microsoft and will update this story if further clarification is forthcoming.
Xbox All Access: Important things to know
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Before you sign up for Xbox All Access, there are some crucial details to know: If you return your console, you'll still be responsible for paying for both subscriptions each month you sign in. Xbox All Access is subject to the standard Microsoft Store return policy. This means that the console you have chosen has a 30-day return policy. However, both memberships are non-refundable and non-refundable. It is up to you to keep it after 2 years. Signing up for Xbox All Access means you own the console and 24-month subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold at the time of purchase. Early cancellation within the initial 24-month period will incur additional charges As per Telstra's terms and conditions, canceling your Xbox All Access subscription after the first 30 days will incur a cancellation fee, just like with a phone plan mobile. For Xbox One S, that means paying AU$409.37 (1 month + AU$382.37 remaining on your console), with the total payment reduced by AU$16.625 for each month you stay connected. For Xbox One X, early termination means payment of AU$659.95 (1 month + AU$621.95 remaining on your console) with the total payment reduced by AU$27.042 for each month you stay connected. More information is available on the Telstra website.