Overview
- Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99 per month in the US, with the increase taking effect on current billing cycles.
- Amazon is selling three-month prepaid Ultimate codes for $54.99–$55, which works out to about $18.33 per month and roughly $35 less than paying the new monthly rate for the same period.
- Newegg is offering the same three-month membership for $51.99 with checkout code SSE2589, a limited-time Shell Shocker deal highlighted by multiple outlets.
- Prepaid codes can be redeemed by new or existing US accounts, push the next billing date, and can be stacked up to a maximum of 36 months; some listings specify US-only activation.
- The price rise accompanies a reworked Ultimate tier that integrates Ubisoft+ Classics, Fortnite Crew benefits, and 1440p cloud-streaming upgrades, even as retailer codes provide a short-term workaround.