Save Money and Still Enjoy Your Favorite Games
Xbox users have found a money-saving alternative to playing their favorite games without breaking the bank. This discovery is especially beneficial for Xbox Games Pass subscribers who find the monthly subscription cost to be expensive.
How to Save Money with Xbox Games Pass
With Xbox Games Pass, users can save money by playing a wide variety of different games each month. The subscription fee for Xbox Games Pass Ultimate is $16.99 per month, with an initial $1 cost for a trial month. The website describes the service as a way to play hundreds of high-quality games alone or with friends on console, PC, or cloud, with new games constantly being added.
A Cheaper Alternative: Buying Games Outright
However, Reddit user kingsleydostoyevski discovered that Xbox Games Pass Ultimate isn't always the best deal for everyone. They compiled a list of games they planned to play in a year and found that purchasing those games outright would be cheaper than the cost of a 12-month subscription to GP Ultimate. Games on their list included Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Vampire Survivors, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and potentially Baldur’s Gate 3. By buying these games individually, they would still have money left over compared to a year of GP Ultimate. Other Xbox users in the Reddit thread agreed that buying games on sale and canceling GP Ultimate could be a cost-effective alternative for those who prefer games not available on GP.
Determining the Best Option for You
If you only play a small number of games, Xbox Games Pass Ultimate may not be the most cost-effective choice for you. Take the time to calculate how many games you typically play and compare the cost of purchasing them outright versus subscribing to GP Ultimate. You may find that buying games individually is the more budget-friendly option. Alternatively, you can consider Xbox Games Pass Core, which provides access to a wide selection of games for $9.99 per month.
