

Essentially, Xbox is tempting more Gold players to try Game Pass, which serves as the backbone of the company's digital-first future. The best deal on both services currently runs $180 a year (that's $60 for a year of Gold and $120 for a year of Game Pass, paying monthly or quarterly), which is exactly what Game Pass Ultimate costs. The bundle went live today for a limited number of Xbox Insider members, and it's due to launch in all current Game Pass markets later this year.įor consumers, this is more of a de-cluttering effort than a money-saving move. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives players all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and Microsoft's digital subscription service, Game Pass, for $15 a month.
