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[AdrianH]

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Time​

Here's the list of Xbox Showcase times for each region:

• North America: 10am PDT / 11am MDT / 12pm CDT / 1pm EDT
• UK/Ire: 6pm BST
• Europe: 7pm CEST / 8pm EEST
• Asia/Oceania: 2am (Mon) JST / 1am (Mon) AWST / 3am (Mon) AEST

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Date, Start Times, What To Expect & More

Everything you need to know ahead of next month's event

www.purexbox.com

 

[AdrianH]

The following increases will definitely apply in the United States:

• Xbox Series S (512GB) - $399.99 to $499.99
• Xbox Series S (1TB) - $449.99 to $599.99
• Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) - $599.99 to $749.99
• Xbox Series X (1TB) - $649.99 to $799.99

 

[DarkPrince]

Only a rumour but apparently these are the changes might be coming to Gamepass next year:

One service with Ads, one without:
Ads tier will cost $12.99 a month.
GamePass without Ads will cost $19.99 per month or $239.99 annually.

They are reducing price by $3 because there won't be day 1 new games releasing on the service starting Feb - April
Cloud Streaming no longer part of GamePass subscription.
Cloud Streaming is an add-on bundle costs $5.99 for 25hrs.
Family plan is going to be an additional $5.99 / month
You can also select ONLY access to GamePass library with online MP for $14.99/mo

New games no longer release day 1 on GamePass.
Complete change of tiers, Online MP will be its own subscription for $10.99 a month.