How To Beat Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Hike & Lock In The Old Rate

Microsoft caused quite firestorm on social media when it announced a significant price increase for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription tier. Effective immediately, the new cost is $29.99 per month, marking a 50% jump compared to the old $19.99 per month rate. There are some additional perks that come with the revamped program, but if you're still put off by the new rate, the good news is there are still ways to get it for $19.99 per month.

Note that Microsoft also increased the price last year, going up from from $16.99 to $19.99 per month, before jacking it up to $29.99 per month currently. That's a tough pill to swallow, even with Microsoft promising "more day one games than ever before," as well as the addition of Fortnite Crew (an $11.99/month value) and Ubisoft+ Classics ($7.99/month ...