Microsoft revives the highly adored Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer, but now with a considerable modification that all gaming enthusiasts should be aware of.

Microsoft is again propelling the highly favored Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer, this time with an essential alteration that all gamers should consider. The tech giant has reinitiated the deal where fresh subscribers can join for just $1, albeit with a less attractive conversion rate for those transitioning from Xbox Live Gold. The Xbox Game Pass constitutes a linchpin of Microsoft’s gaming tactics in the current generation, with the company employing an array of strategies to garner new subscribers to the service.

Microsoft primarily generates interest in Xbox Game Pass through the allure of day-one releases. Indeed, if a gamer intended to buy these releases, the Xbox Game Pass virtually pays for itself. Another tactic employed by Microsoft is the introduction of temporary discounts to attract more Xbox Game Pass subscribers. It had previously launched an amazing $1 offer that boasted a 1:1 conversion ratio, tempting Xbox Live Gold subscribers to upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The $1 Xbox Game Pass deal is back in action, but this time exclusively for new subscribers to PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Xbox Live Gold conversion ratio has been modified from 1:1 to 3:2. As per Microsoft’s explanation, 90 days of Xbox Live Gold would now correspond to 60 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Although this doesn’t match the value of previous offers, it remains an attractive bargain.

Coinciding with the return of the $1 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer, Microsoft has escalated the pricing of Game Pass. The standard Xbox Game Pass now costs $10.99, reflecting a $1 increase. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, on the other hand, now comes with a $16.99 price tag, up from $14.99. For undisclosed reasons, Microsoft chose not to inflate the pricing of its PC Game Pass service. However, it’s noteworthy that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate combines the standard Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Despite the price augmentation, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate remains an obvious choice for frequent Xbox console players. The day-one releases infuse the service with extraordinary value, and the fact that Ultimate incorporates all benefits of Xbox Live Gold makes it even more compelling. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate continues to be accessible at a relatively modest price considering the scope of its offerings, even taking into account the price escalation.

In addition, it’s entirely feasible to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not spend a dime. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can be purchased with Microsoft Rewards points, which users can amass for free, provided they routinely complete the Microsoft Rewards tasks.

Source: GameRant