Microsoft recently increased prices for Xbox Game Pass tiers, including Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Ultimate tier rose from $19.99 to $29.99 per month, while PC Game Pass increased from $11.99 to $16.49. This change was announced on October 3, 2025.
Current Subscription Prices
As of now, if you subscribe through Microsoft’s retail channels, you will pay the new prices. However, alternative retailers still offer subscriptions at the previous rates. For example, a one-month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate is available for $19.99 at several retailers, including Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Additionally, a three-month subscription for Game Pass Ultimate is priced at $59.99, which effectively gives you one month free at the current rate. This offer is also available through the same retailers. For PC Game Pass, a three-month bundle is priced at $35.99, reflecting the previous price.
Alternative Retailers for Game Pass
Retailers such as Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart provide options for both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. This allows subscribers to avoid the recent price hikes by purchasing through these channels.
