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You May Soon Be Able to Split Your Xbox Purchases Into Installments
A leaked code string suggests Xbox may add installment checkout options as Microsoft explores new ways to make consoles and games easier to buy.
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, tech tracker Redphx discovered backend code on the Xbox website indicating plans to introduce "Buy now Pay later" payment options via PayPal and Klarna.
- This discovery follows a June 10 interview where Xbox CEO Asha Sharma suggested the games industry needs "new models" to help players afford expensive next-gen consoles, citing mass audiences struggling with thousands-of-dollars up-front costs.
- According to the site code, users could "Pay in 4 interest-free, bi-weekly payments, or spread payments up to 24 months," offering flexibility to break costs into smaller installments rather than paying up front.
- While these systems offer flexibility, missed payments carry financial risks including debt collection; the maximum missed payment fee in the U.S. is set at $7 after a 10 days grace period.
- Microsoft has not officially confirmed the payment integration, and while the code appears authentic, the feature remains unverified as the company explores ways to sustain console sales.
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Xbox wants to simplify the numbers in the store and, according to rumors, could soon offer new purchase options where you can stammer your games and new hardware over several months.
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