Act Fast to Secure a Prime Day Deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Before Prices Go Up

It’s long been known that Game Pass is one of the best deals in gaming, but that view is changing fast for those who have heard the news that Microsoft is bumping the monthly price up an astonishing 50%, from $20 a month to $30 a month. That’s a big price hike, and one that’s likely going to turn some people off of it. However, with Prime Day deals available right now, it turns out you can get ahead of it and actually save a bit of money on the current price.

You can get your hands on a three-month membership for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Amazon for $57. While this is only a 5% discount on the standard price at the moment, the price is changing soon, and you can potentially get a couple of these to cover you for the coming months. This deal won’t last long, so get it now to avoid missing out.

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 some of these codes while we still can. Amazon is bound to update these soon, and I don’t want to miss out on saving 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. This may even end up being my pick for the best Prime Day deal without really even being a discount at all.