Save up to 40% on Game Pass Ultimate ahead of the July price hike
polygon.comClosing out another exciting week of gaming, we got to see what Nintendo has planned for the rest of 2023 (a lot!) during its June Nintendo Direct, Final Fantasy 16 has finally arrived, and Xbox is raising the prices of its Game Pass subscription service starting July 6.
We’re back for another weekend post to tell you about all of the deals, promos, and more you should know about. We’ve rounded up the best entertainment and gaming deals from the past week, in addition to showcasing a handful of the most popular products on Polygon this week.
It's no secret that Game Pass is one of the best deals in gaming, granting you access to a rotating library of AAA titles to play on your PC or Xbox, in addition to day one access to new releases like Starfield. Well, it’s going to cost a bit more for the service starting July 6, so you might want to stock up on your subscription while you can. The monthly price for Game Pass Ultimate will be increasing by $2, resulting in a $16.99 monthly cost, and the standard Game Pass sub will be $1 more, costing $10.99 per month.
Currently, there are some retailers offering one-month and three-month-long Game Pass subscriptions for less than the retail cost, allowing you to extend your current subscription well through 2023 and beyond if needed. However, the best deal currently available for Game Pass Ultimate is at a site called Eneba, which will net you a three-month subscription for around $27, which knocks about 40% off the current price. Also consider that, once July 6 rolls around, this will be almost 50% off the new price for three months of service.
Some other benefits associated with Game Pass include exclusive deals and discounts on games that you want to make a permanent part of
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