Xbox Game Pass Premium
Core Game Pass library with Xbox first-party games within a year of launch.
Cost Breakdown
Monthly
$15
Yearly
$180
5 Years
$899
10 Years
$1,799
Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,799 on Xbox Game Pass Premium. That's equivalent to 120 meals out, or 36 books.
Before You Subscribe
Known Issues
Price increased 50% from $9.99 to $14.99 in 5 years. Games can be removed from the library at any time with no notice.
When Will the Price Go Up?
~March 2027
$18.47
+$3.48/mo
2.5 years
between increases
Historical Pattern
10-Year Price Projection
Today
$14.99/mo
In 10 years
$35/mo
Based on 23.2% increases every 2.5 years
Own vs Rent Calculator
See what you could own instead of renting access
Total spent on Xbox Game Pass Premium
$899.4
$14.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years
What you could OWN instead:
AAA Game (own)
$60 each
14
games
Indie Game
$20 each
44
games
Classic Game (sale)
$10 each
89
games
Subscription
You own: 0
Stop paying = lose access
Buying
You own: 14+
Yours forever
The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $899.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.
Instead, You Could Buy
With $15/month, here's what you could own instead:
- 1 game on sale every 2 months (~$30)
- 1 indie game per month during sales (~$10)
- 4 months: An Xbox controller (~$60)
- After 10 years: $1,799 in games you own
Cancellation
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