After the FTC submitted a filing criticizing Microsoft's Game Pass price increases, the Xbox parent company responded with a letter of its own to the US Ninth Circuit Court, first spotted by Tom Warren of The Verge. In it, Microsoft argues that the new cheapest console Game Pass tier is actually a better deal for consumers despite the $3 per month price hike, because it also unlocks online multiplayer functionality now—otherwise $10 a month on Xbox.
"Earlier this month, Microsoft announced changes to its gaming subscription service...