Xbox Live Gold prices are going up in several countries on June 20

Six countries will see prices for Xbox Live Gold subscription go up starting June 20. They include Austria, Hungary, Israel, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.

Game Informer received a statement on the price jumps from a Microsoft spokesperson:

"We occasionally update pricing in a given market to provide a balance of service and value, and in some instances, meet currency fluctuations within the region, and will be adjusting the price of Xbox Live Gold subscription in a small number of markets on June 20, 2016," a Microsoft representative told us via email. "We do so always keeping in mind that our goal is to offer our members the premium gaming and entertainment service at a fair price."

At the moment, the only specifics on the Xbox Live Gold price jump is for South Africa, which will see its monthly fee go up from R50 (about $3.25) to R159 (about $10.33), compared to the current U.S. price of $9.99 a month. The one-year subscription price in South Africa will soon be R979, or about $63, compared to the $59.99 annual price in the U.S.

John Callaham