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  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99/month after a 50% price rise, heightening scrutiny of its value and perks.
  • PC Game Pass rises to $16.50/month, but adds no new perks, signaling a platform-specific uplift without broader rewards.
  • There is no annual Ultimate option yet, with critics noting the $360 yearly price exceeds the cost of some consoles.

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The Internet Reacts To The Big Xbox Game Pass Price Hike

https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-price-change-hike-reaction-ultimate-2000630654Kotaku.com
The Internet Reacts To The Big Xbox Game Pass Price Hike

Microsoft slaps Game Pass Ultimate with a 50% price hike — PC Game Pass is now almost 38% more expensive, with hardly any new benefits

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/microsoft-slaps-game-pass-ultimate-with-a-50-percent-price-hike-pc-game-pass-is-now-almost-38-percent-more-expensive-with-hardly-any-new-benefitsTomshardware.com
Microsoft slaps Game Pass Ultimate with a 50% price hike — PC Game Pass is now almost 38% more expensive, with hardly any new benefits

"Two words: cancel now" - Xbox Game Pass cancelations seemingly surge following Microsoft's tone-deaf post praising "more rewards" amid 50% price hike, and even GameStop's got jokes: "$29.99 every month. Own nothing"

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/two-words-cancel-now-xbox-game-pass-cancelations-seemingly-surge-following-microsofts-tone-deaf-post-praising-more-rewards-amid-50-percent-price-hike-and-even-gamestops-got-jokes-usd29-99-every-month-own-nothing/Gamesradar.com
"Two words: cancel now" - Xbox Game Pass cancelations seemingly surge following Microsoft's tone-deaf post praising "more rewards" amid 50% price hike, and even GameStop's got jokes: "$29.99 every month. Own nothing"

Xbox increases Game Pass Ultimate price by 50% in subscription overhaul

https://metro.co.uk/2025/10/01/xbox-increases-game-pass-ultimate-price-50-subscription-overhaul-24314745/Metro.co.uk
Xbox increases Game Pass Ultimate price by 50% in subscription overhaul

Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month

https://www.theverge.com/news/789424/xbox-game-pass-premium-essentials-ultimate-price-increase-changesTheverge.com
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Rises to $30 a Month, Microsoft Adds More Day One Games and Throws in Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics to Help Justify the Cost - IGN

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-price-rises-to-30-a-month-microsoft-adds-more-day-one-games-and-throws-in-fortnite-crew-and-ubisoft-classics-to-help-justify-the-costIgn.com
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Rises to $30 a Month, Microsoft Adds More Day One Games and Throws in Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics to Help Justify the Cost - IGN

What the latest Game Pass changes mean for your subscription

https://www.polygon.com/xbox-game-pass-changes-2025-ultimate-premium-essential-explained/Polygon.com
What the latest Game Pass changes mean for your subscription

Quick, Grab These Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Codes at the Old Price Before Amazon Finds Out

https://www.cnet.com/deals/quick-grab-these-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-codes-before-amazon-finds-out/Cnet.com
Quick, Grab These Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Codes at the Old Price Before Amazon Finds Out

Xbox Game Pass is getting more MAJOR changes

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-october-2025-changesWindowscentral.com
Xbox Game Pass is getting more MAJOR changes

Xbox Game Pass Price Increases as Microsoft Revamps Subscription Tiers, Expands Library

https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-price-increases-hogwarts-legacy-new-games-1236535662/Variety.com
Xbox Game Pass Price Increases as Microsoft Revamps Subscription Tiers, Expands Library

Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — here’s how much you'll pay now

https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/microsoft-just-raised-the-price-of-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-heres-how-much-youll-pay-nowTomsguide.com
Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — here’s how much you'll pay now

Xbox Game Pass price hike: How to save money on a subscription

https://mashable.com/article/oct-1-xbox-game-pass-price-hikeMashable.com
Xbox Game Pass price hike: How to save money on a subscription

Microsoft hikes price of Xbox Game Pass by 50% "to offer more flexibility, choice, and value to all players"

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-hikes-price-of-xbox-game-pass-by-50-to-offer-more-flexibility-choice-and-value-to-all-playersGamesindustry.biz
Microsoft hikes price of Xbox Game Pass by 50% "to offer more flexibility, choice, and value to all players"

Xbox Game Pass Hikes Price Ahead of Handhelds Release

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/xbox-game-pass-price-how-much-does-it-cost-asus-rog-ally-x-1236390793/Hollywoodreporter.com
Xbox Game Pass Hikes Price Ahead of Handhelds Release

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