Microsoft backtracks on a price hike for Xbox Live Gold - USA TODAY

Microsoft is pulling away from a price hike of the subscription service following online backlash to the proposed changes.

That price hike for online service Xbox Live Gold won't happen after all?

Microsoft is pulling away from an increase in cost of the subscription service following online backlash to the proposed changes. .

The tech giant had initially planned to increase the price of a 1-month subscription by $1 to $10.99, while a three-month membership would increase by $5 to $29.99.

As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing."

Gold membership is required to play most online video games on Xbox consoles such as "Call of Duty" or "Halo."

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