Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Hundreds of games on Xbox, PC, and cloud. Includes EA Play, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics.
Cost Breakdown
Monthly
$30
Yearly
$360
5 Years
$1,799
10 Years
$3,599
Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $3,599 on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That's equivalent to 240 meals out, or 72 books.
Before You Subscribe
Known Issues
Price doubled from $15 to $30 in just 6 years. Games can be removed from the service at any time.
When Will the Price Go Up?
~October 2027
$38.09
+$8.10/mo
2 years
between increases
Historical Pattern
10-Year Price Projection
Today
$29.99/mo
In 10 years
$99/mo
Based on 27% increases every 2 years
Own vs Rent Calculator
See what you could own instead of renting access
Total spent on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
$1,799.4
$29.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years
What you could OWN instead:
AAA Game (own)
$60 each
29
games
Indie Game
$20 each
89
games
Classic Game (sale)
$10 each
179
games
Subscription
You own: 0
Stop paying = lose access
Buying
You own: 29+
Yours forever
The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $1,799.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.
Instead, You Could Buy
With $30/month, here's what you could own instead:
- 1 AAA game every 2 months to own forever (~$60)
- 2-3 indie games per month during sales (~$10 each)
- 1 year: A gaming monitor (~$350)
- After 10 years: 60 AAA games you own forever ($3,599)
Cancellation
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