Subj : GAME to discontinue Xbox All Access offer later this month, Micro
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Date : Thu Jun 06 2024 10:15:05

GAME to discontinue Xbox All Access offer later this month, Microsoft says 
scheme will continue in the UK at 'participating retailers'

Date:
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:10:53 +0000

Description:
UK retailer GAME is reportedly discontinuing its Xbox All Access offer later 
this month.

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UK retailer GAME is reportedly discontinuing its Xbox All Access offer later 
this month. 

As reported by Eurogamer , it's understood that starting June 26, GAME will 
no longer offer the all-inclusive Xbox All Access plan to new subscribers - a 
service that allows consumers to pay a monthly cost towards their Xbox 
console and includes 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

According to a GAME spokesperson, "GAME is simplifying its credit offering 
and, as of 26th June, will no longer be offering Xbox All Access. This 
decision will not impact any of our existing Xbox All Access customers. 

"We continue to offer our full range of Xbox products and customers will be 
able to apply for flexible financing options through Frasers Plus." 

Despite GAME's decision, Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox All Access 
scheme will continue in participating retailers in the UK, which would 
include Smyths Toys and 4Gadgets. 

"Xbox All Access - which allows players to purchase Xbox Series X | S and 
Game Pass for a monthly price - will continue to be available at 
participating retailers throughout the UK," said a Microsoft spokesperson. 

Earlier this week, GAME announced that it will permanently shutter its reward 
scheme and Elite membership tier next month . As of July 15, customers will 
no longer be able to earn reward points from purchases and will then only 
have until July 31 to spend their points before they're gone for good. 

This also followed GAME's decision to halt all trade-ins in its stores to 
phase out its pre-owned stock in standalone stores, while concession stores - 
like those that exist within Sports Direct stores - would be stopped 
entirely. 

The retailer also saw a series of layoffs that moved staff to zero-contract 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/game-to-discontinue-xbox-all-acce
ss-offer-later-this-month-microsoft-says-scheme-will-continue-in-the-uk-at-par
ticipating-retailers


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