Microsoft recently increased the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50%, and this change has upset many gamers.
Players are reacting to the price increase by canceling their subscriptions or downgrading to cheaper plans, such as PC Game Pass. Newegg is now offering a discounted three-month subscription code for the PC-only service at $29.99.
Why is PC Game Pass now better than Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
There are good reasons why people are abandoning Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in favor of PC Game Pass.
PC Game Pass provides similar advantages to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but at a significantly lower cost – around $16.50 per month compared to the $30 monthly fee for Game Pass Ultimate. This price difference has recently been a point of discussion.
With PC Game Pass, you get access to a huge library of over 400 games, including new releases on day one, plus benefits from EA Play and Ubisoft+ Classics. You’ll also receive in-game perks for games like Riot titles and Overwatch, and can earn up to $50 in Microsoft Rewards just by playing.
The main downsides of PC Game Pass are that it only works on Windows computers and doesn’t include access to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
To enjoy this service, you’ll first need a powerful gaming PC or a high-performance Windows gaming handheld. Then, you can consider Newegg’s deal for three months of PC Game Pass, which costs $29.99.
Over three months, this deal is actually more affordable. It costs $29.99, while the price of PC Game Pass is going up to $49.47 for the same period.
FAQ
What is happening to Xbox Game Pass?
Microsoft is changing the Xbox Game Pass subscription plans and increasing prices. The PC Game Pass monthly cost will go up from $11.99 to $16.49, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will increase from $19.99 to $29.99 per month.
PC Game Pass is getting a few updates! It will now feature Ubisoft+ Classics, adding 40 more games to play, and new Xbox Studios titles like Call of Duty will be available on the service the day they launch. However, cloud gaming will not be included.
With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, subscribers will get at least 75 new games on the day they release each year, access to a library of classic Ubisoft games, benefits from the Fortnite Crew subscription, and a better cloud gaming experience featuring higher resolution (1440p), improved streaming quality, and faster access.
When will the price hike happen?
Okay, so PC Game Pass is getting a price increase soon, but here’s a tip: if you buy a subscription *now*, you’ll lock in the current, lower price for as long as your prepaid time lasts. Basically, it’s a way to save some money if you’re already planning to subscribe for a few months!
Can I stack multiple digital codes to prolong my subscription time?
Yes, you can! If you purchase several three-month Xbox Game Pass codes one after another, you can extend your subscription at the lower price for a longer time.
Will my existing subscription be affected by this change?
If you’ve already paid for multiple months or years of PC Game Pass, you’ll continue to pay the original, lower price until your prepaid period ends.
Any renewals you pay afterwards will be at the new $16.49 per month fee.
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