If you’re an Xbox gamer, you already know that Game Pass has long been a way to gain access to hundreds of games in an instant. You’ve also probably already heard the news that Microsoft is bumping the monthly price by an astonishing 50%. That means that Game Pass Ultimate will go from $20 a month to $30 a month. However, you can delay the inevitable if you act fast.
Right now, you can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at Newegg for for $52, which is $8 off the $60 list price (and way less than the $90 that three months would cost directly). You can stack a few of these to delay the price hike even further, too. You need to enter the promo code SSE2589 to get the discount. This deal ends today, so don’t wait.
In the article about the price hike, CNET’s Zachary McAuliffe said, “Microsoft is likely hoping gamers appreciate having a larger gaming catalog and more choices. But depending on how much (or how little) time you have to game, the extra $10 a month for Ultimate may make you rethink your subscription.” I agree that this price hike, while coming with some extra benefits, may be a difficult pill to swallow.
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Several writers and editors of the CNET team, including me, have jumped on grabbing this offer while we can. Newegg has this counting down to expire at end of day today, Fri., Oct. 17. I’m always willing to spend some money on a service that I genuinely use daily, but will struggle to justify at $30 a month. We also have several other Game Pass deals if you feel like trying a different level.
Why this deal matters
Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to a massive library of games and the ability to play a lot of those games streamed to your phone or tablet. It was a fantastic price when it came out at $15 a month and a good deal at $20 a month.
Is $30 still a good deal? I don’t know, but you can try and get ahead of it with these discounts. Just keep in mind that this deal ends today.
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