Microsoft has confirmed to CVG that UK gamers will see no difference in the cost of three, six and 12-month Xbox Live subscriptions following last night's price rise announcement.

The news had sparked concerns amongst Gold Live subscribers that they'd have to pay a premium for long-term subscriptions.

However, a Microsoft spokesperson told us today:

"The price rise only relates to single-month subscriptions in the UK."

As we reported last night, UK gamers who subscribe for one month to Live will now have to pay £5.99 - up £1 from the previous price.

The US will see price rises across its Gold options, however.

One month subs go up from $7.99 to $9.99, whilst three-month plans rise from $19.99 to $24.99. Meanwhile, one year subs will jump from $49.99 to $59.99. Ouch.

Mexico and Canada have also been affected by the price rises. Click through for more.

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Wonder why we were exempt for the most part?

And, erm, just how strong is the dollar?

Does anyone even buy the 1 month gold subs?

They are terrible value considering the 3 month is 2x the price if you shop about and a 12 month is cheaper still (£40 tops paying RRP as opposed to £60 on the current pricing)

I would imagine that people buy the 1 month gold sub to see if the service is suitable for them before buying a 1 year subscription. I am about to get a Xbox 360 and friends have said to consider it, I am still unsure. If it is such it is worthwhile.

If you buy new you get 1 month free in the box when you register a new gamertag (didn't work when I used my existing one from GFWL)

I used to get cheap XBL 12 months from the USA (via eBay).

That is a good idea. Thanks.

Last time I paid around £25 and the guy emailed me the code (I presume after popping out to the shops and buying a card?). No waiting for delivery or anything.