Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate Pricing (USD) — Plus the Conversion Trick

Prices below are US MSRP; regional pricing, taxes, and promotions vary. Always check xbox.com for current rates.

Xbox Live Gold (Legacy — Phasing Into Game Pass Core)

• 1 Month: $10.99
• 3 Months: $29.99
• 12 Months: $99.99 (often on sale for $60–$70)

Note: As of Sept 2023, Xbox Live Gold is transitioning to Game Pass Core (same price, includes ~25 games). Existing Gold codes still redeem.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Best Value)

Includes Gold/Core + Console/PC/Cloud Library + EA Play + Perks

• 1 Month: $16.99
• 3 Months: $49.99
• 12 Months: $149.99

The Conversion Trick (Still Works as of 2024)

1. Buy up to 36 months of Xbox Live Gold / Game Pass Core codes (often discounted).
2. Redeem them on your account.
3. Buy 1 month of Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99 or $1 trial if eligible).
4. All Gold/Core time converts 1:1 to Ultimate (max 36 months).

This can yield 3 years of Ultimate for ~$180–$220 vs. $540 MSRP.

Choose Based On Your Needs

• Online multiplayer only: Game Pass Core ($10/mo or cheaper yearly).
• Play many games, want day-one releases, PC + Cloud: Ultimate.
• PC only: PC Game Pass ($11.99/mo).