This is the most expensive plan, and you get a lot for the price tag, including access to games on console and PC. However, the price could be overkill if you primarily play on one platform, so here’s what to know about Game Pass Ultimate.
Pros of Game Pass Ultimate
This is the top-tier Game Pass plan, and it offers top-tier features. You get access to over 500 titles in the game library — including EA Play and Day 1 releases — online multiplayer and Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta so you can play on any compatible device, not just your console or PC. Game Pass Ultimate gives you the most bang for your buck out of these plans.
Cons of Game Pass Ultimate
The price is the major hurdle for Game Pass Ultimate, and the price continues to go up. When Game Pass was introduced in 2017, there was only one plan and it cost $10 a month. Then in 2019, Microsoft unveiled Game Pass Ultimate with a price of $15 a month, and in 2023 the company raised the price for the service to $17 a month. And in July, the company raised the price of Game Pass Ultimate again to a staggering $20 a month. These price increases especially over the last two years — are likely a pain point for some gamers.
Who should subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate?
Most gamers will be satisfied with Game Pass Ultimate, although you probably don’t need it if you only play on PC or if you mostly play free-to-play online multiplayer games, like Fortnite or Overwatch. The price — and its potential to increase — might send people to other plans. If price is an issue, you can always unsubscribe at any time and resubscribe when a game you want to play is added. Otherwise, this is the plan for you.
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