I’ve been comparing prices for a game, specifically AoE4, and I’ve noticed a significant difference between the Xbox App and the Microsoft Store. The Xbox App shows the full price, minus a discount I get from having Game Pass, while the Microsoft Store has it for about 60% off. Is this just a marketing trick or is something else going on? If I buy the game from the Microsoft Store, will I still be able to play it on the Xbox App using the same account?
4 Answers
There could be a couple of reasons for the price discrepancy you’re seeing. First, make sure you’re logged into both platforms, as the discounts sometimes only apply to certain memberships like Game Pass. Second, check if both stores are set for your correct region since pricing can vary by location.
Just so you know, the game has a Play Anywhere feature, so even if you buy it in the Microsoft Store, you should still have access to play it on the Xbox App. It should be the same game across both.
Yeah, that’s likely not a trick. More often than not, it’s just a visual bug with how the prices display. They sometimes mix up the listings and it can take a while for them to sort it out.
You might be looking at different versions of the game. The discounted price might be for a bundle that includes extras, while the full price could just be for the base game. It sounds like there was a mix-up, where a discounted bundle shows a lower price while the standard version remains high.
