Rumored feature coming to Steam that will help you track prices, and Microsoft should copy it immediately for Xbox and PC
Steam’s price history tracking feature, initially introduced in 2023 for select EU countries, may be expanding based on recent backend updates. The feature was originally implemented as a 30-day price history tracker but was limited to certain EU regions rather than rolling out across the entire European market.
Recent backend changes suggest Valve could be preparing to expand the price tracking functionality more broadly, moving beyond its current regional scope. The tool allows consumers to view historical pricing data for games, which is valuable for making informed purchasing decisions during frequent sales periods.
The article highlights a notable contrast with Microsoft’s platforms: Xbox Game Pass and the Windows PC store currently lack native price tracking functionality, requiring users to rely on third-party services and tools. The author argues that Microsoft should implement a comparable feature across its gaming platforms to provide similar consumer transparency.
This development reflects growing consumer expectations for price transparency in digital gaming markets. With digital games frequently discounted during sales events, historical pricing data helps users make better purchasing decisions. The feature also aligns with EU consumer protection regulations around price disclosure that likely motivated Steam’s initial rollout in European territories.