Eurogamer has confirmed that UK high street chain Games will no longer be offering Xbox All Access to new subscribers from the end of this month.
xbox all access, Which lets you pay for an Xbox Series X or S console through 24 monthly installmentsOnly available through a handful of partner retailers worldwide, and only three in the U.K.
GAME has been the biggest chain to support memberships until now, but Eurogamer has learned that it is now dropping the offer as part of an ongoing series of changes as many of its high street stores are being replaced by concessions in other Frasers Group chains, such as Sports Direct.
Earlier this week, Eurogamer reported that GAME is ending its long-standing GAME Rewards subscription planWhich also includes a premium elite tier. Earlier this year, We also reported that GAME is about to shut down its trade-in programVery.
In each case, Eurogamer understands this is to streamline the offerings made by the games, as the brand increasingly operates out of concessions.
“GAME is simplifying its credit offering and will no longer offer Xbox All Access from June 26,” a GAME spokesperson confirmed to Eurogamer. “This decision will not impact any of our existing Xbox All Access customers.
“We will continue to offer our full range of Xbox products and customers will be able to apply for flexible financing options through Frasers Plus.”
Microsoft has separately confirmed that it will continue to offer Xbox All Access in the UK. Currently, the scheme is operated here by GAME, 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 across the UK,” a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed.
It’s been a year of change for the game, as it Puts workers on zero-hours contracts and makes others redundantWhile the company has shifted to operating from fewer high street outlets.
