Xbox Series X and the price of the next-gen: the Xbox All Access program will be fundamental

While Microsoft hasn’t announced the Xbox Series X price yet, it should be an expensive console as PS5 is likely to be. To help the system reach the widest possible audience, Microsoft will push its Xbox All Access program.

With this program, players can get an Xbox Series X without upfront costs and pay for it over the course of two years. This is a common commercial practice in the world of smartphones, but it is new for consoles. Microsoft has already tested the program with Xbox 360. However, the launch of Series X will mark Microsoft’s biggest push in this regard, said Spencer. “Xbox All Access will be critical to both the launch of the Xbox Series X and the overall generation,” said Spencer during the GameLab event (via GI.biz). Spencer went on to say that the response to Xbox All Access in the test markets was exceptional. The program is currently limited to a few countries, including the United States and Australia, but Spencer has said that Microsoft is keen to expand the program to other places in the world.

“You will see a much larger market and more resellers will support All Access”, he said. That will correspond to a model used by customers for many other devices they buy. It is an easier way to offer a great product to customers.

Xbox All Access will not only help improve console sales by offering a lower starting price, but will be bundled with Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass. Basic subscription services for Microsoft.