# Subscription Gamer Console Programs Xbox All Access Offers Consoles and Games for One Low Fee By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-all-access References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/xbox-all-access-launches-offering-xbox-console-financing-28-08-2018/) & [news.xbox](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/08/27/xbox-all-access/) Video games can be an expensive pastime, so the Xbox All Access program has been unveiled by [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus-xbox) as a new subscription service for consumers to help them enjoy the latest hardware and software at one low price. The program doesn't involve any upfront costs and starts at just $22 a month to let users finance a new console instead of paying for it outright or paying hefty interest fees with a credit card. This limited-time offer also includes 24 months of [Xbox Game Pass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-xbox) and Xbox Live Gold, which will come as welcome news to users who are seeking a cost-effective way to enjoy a number of different titles. The Xbox All Access programs addresses the rising popularity of subscription services as consumers opt to pay low monthly fees rather than large lump sums. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Subscription Gaming Services:** The rise of subscription gaming services presents opportunities for companies to offer affordable access to hardware and software for users. - **Financing for Video Game Consoles:** Offering financing options for video game consoles can provide an alternative to credit cards with high interest rates. - **Bundling Games with Hardware:** Bundling games with hardware in subscription services can appeal to cost-conscious consumers seeking access to multiple titles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore subscription services to increase accessibility and affordability for gamers. - **Finance Industry:** The finance industry can explore offering better financing options for high-priced electronics like gaming consoles. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore bundled subscription services to provide users with a variety of content at a lower cost. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Console Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus.md) - [Expansive Game Library Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-game.md) - [Gaming PC Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nzxt-flex.md) - [Cross-Platform Game Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus-xbox.md) - [Game Console Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-rental-program.md) - [On-Demand Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-spartacus.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xbox-mastercard.md) - [Accessible Cloud Streaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-pass-cloud-fire-tv.md) - [Handheld Console Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-xbox.md)