Next Subsidized Xbox Subscription Fee May Be $15

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Quote :: A new rumor suggests that the alleged subsidized model of Microsoft’s next Xbox will carry a larger monthly fee than expected. According to Windows SuperSite reporter Paul Thurrott, last week’s report that a subsidized $299 next-gen Xbox would carry a $10 monthly fee is incorrect. Instead, Thurrott noted on Twitter that his source suggests the cheaper model carries a $15 fee instead.

The rumor was corroborated by The Verge reporter Tom Warren, who tweeted "yup" and noted that the subscription “includes family” as well.

The rumor follows a previous report suggesting two pricing models for the next Xbox: a standalone $499 version, and this $299 version carrying a monthly fee. Previously, Microsoft released a $99 Xbox 360 model that carried a similar $15 fee. The offer later expanded to offer a system including a Kinect for $149 along with the same monthly charge.

For now, all information about the next Xbox is simply a rumor, but we’ll find out for sure on May 21st.