Keep Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at $20/month with prepaid codes
Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $19.99 to $29.99 per month for direct digital subscriptions. However, many retailers are still selling prepaid 3-month Game Pass Ultimate codes for $60 (the prior $20/month rate). That means you can buy 3-month cards, stack them, and postpone paying the new higher monthly price.
What Ultimate includes now
- Access to a library of 200+ games on PC and Xbox and Xbox Cloud Gaming for streaming.
- Microsoft announced that Ultimate will now include Ubisoft+ Classics and, starting in November, Fortnite Crew, which add value but also coincide with the price rise.
Where to buy prepaid codes
Common retailers listing the 3-month digital codes at the older $60 price include Best Buy, GameStop, Eneba and others. Example listings:
- Best Buy (3-month digital) — https://www.bestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-3-month-membership-digital/JJGXP2ZG3Q
- Amazon (search) — https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Xbox+Game+Pass+Ultimate+3+month&tag=f1rede-20
How to use this strategy
- Buy one or multiple 3-month prepaid codes for $60 each and redeem them on your Microsoft account.
- Codes stack: redeem multiple codes to extend your subscription while keeping the older rate.
- Be mindful of activation dates and any expiration or regional restrictions on cards.
Verdict
Buying prepaid codes at the old $60 price is a simple way to avoid the immediate impact of Microsoft’s price hike and try the upgraded Ultimate benefits (Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew). However, retailers may update prices soon — so if you want the older rate, consider buying now.
Sources & further reading
- Official Xbox Game Pass page — https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
- Coverage reporting prepaid codes still at the old price — https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-ultimate-is-still-20-at-gamestop-and-many-other-retailers/1100-6535162/
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