A Microsoft It took a while, but in the end it brought Xbox All Access to Brazil, an official sales service for its consoles that combines, in addition to the value of the video game, the price paid for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the most expensive version of the company game subscription plan.
But, unlike what happens in the United States, where the Redmond giant manages to make the purchase of the product available from various retailers, here in Brazil the negotiating part, i.e. the purchase and sale, payment and delivery module, is ascended to you by Itaú, which will provide its customers with this establishment in an exclusive way.
But what is Xbox All Access and how does it work? We will explain it to you in detail.
What is Xbox Unlimited?
Made in collaboration with Itaú and exclusively for banking customers, Xbox All Access is a purchase method that allows customers to purchase the Xbox Series S and a 21-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass by paying a fixed interest-free monthly fee of BRL 170.99. At the end of the period, the console is yours forever.
How to get Xbox All Access?
Those interested in purchasing Xbox All Access must access the Itaú, Itaú Personnalité or Itaú Cartão apps. Once you’re signed in, simply access Xbox All Access from the “benefits” menu (in the Cards app) or “products” menu (in other apps). Subsequently, the customer must select the featured product and follow the instructions to complete the purchase.
In addition to being an Itaú customer, you must have a credit card with a limit sufficient to cover the total value of the console, which currently costs R$ 2,649. However, there are retailers that sell Xbox Series S for up to R $ 2,000, which can make All Access less attractive.
After completing the purchase process, Microsoft explains that the Allied company, partner in the transaction, will take care of delivering the console to your home. The deadline for Brazilian capitals is 2 working days and shipping is free. Each console has a serial number already tied to the Game Pass subscription, which makes it much more convenient.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Xbox All Access?
Benefits
Adding the exact and official values of the Xbox Series S console and 21 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it would be exactly 3,592 BRL. Divided into 21 installments without interest, the amount is R$ 171.04, even less than the R$ 170.99 charged by Microsoft. But if the price is the same, why should an Xbox All Access be worth it?
console warranty
First of all, for the service, the console, at first, seems guaranteed, without depending on partner stocks. Of course, if by any chance Microsoft has problems with deliveries, it can let you know, but not many details have been provided on the matter.
installment price
Another point is the price of the package. By analyzing the profile of the Brazilian consumer and how he buys products with high added value, the price paid each month, even for a longer period, can make the difference. If we divide the value of both products (Series S and Game Pass Ultimate) by 10, which is the maximum that some stores allow to divide, the value would be R$ 359.20.
Official prices may increase after purchase, but yours stays the same
When you buy Xbox All Access, you guarantee that the amount paid is the same until the end. Microsoft already warned that it could raise Xbox and Game Pass prices in the future, but it won’t change.
Game Pass is always a draw
Here, no surprises. Xbox Game Pass offers more than one hundred games to enjoy without limitation and the subscription would be guaranteed due to the payment plan you signed up for 21 months. In addition, Cloud Gaming and Game Pass on PC are also included in the Ultimate subscription.
Disadvantages
It doesn’t have the X series
One of the downsides of Xbox All Access is not having the X Series available, most powerful version of the new consoles from Microsoft.
The price is really the same
Analyzing it pragmatically, paying exactly the same price doesn’t seem to be a big advantage. On the contrary.
Only for Itau customers
For now, only Banco Itaú customers with the rules already defined above can purchase Xbox All Access.
