Xbox Bows Payment Plan With Upgrade Offer for Xbox One Bundle Through Dec. 31

To spur sales in a holiday season without a gaming cycle refresh, Xbox announced Tuesday the Xbox All Access program for shoppers looking for financing flexibility. For $19.99 a month, consumers can start playing “out of the box” with payments spread out over 24 months, Xbox emailed. The package includes an Xbox One console, one wireless controller and a two-year membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes benefits of Xbox Live Gold, online multiplayer gaming and access to more than 100 games. Shoppers who buy an Xbox One X console through the program before Dec. 31 will be able to upgrade to the next-gen Xbox console, Project Scarlett, when it’s available next year, after making 12 payments.