Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Review
- 400+ games including day-one releases
- Cloud gaming on any device
- EA Play included
- Xbox Live Gold included
- Incredible value per dollar
- Games rotate out of the library
- Cloud streaming quality depends on connection
- Price has increased to $19.99/month
Overview
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate continues to be the single best value proposition in gaming. For $19.99/month, you get access to over 400 games spanning Xbox, PC, and cloud streaming — plus all first-party Microsoft titles on day one.
The Library
The Game Pass library is massive and continuously updated. You’ll find everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems. Every first-party Xbox Game Studios title launches directly into Game Pass, which alone justifies the subscription for Xbox fans.
Cloud Gaming
Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Cloud Gaming, letting you stream games to phones, tablets, browsers, and even smart TVs without downloading anything. The technology has improved significantly, and with a solid internet connection, latency is barely noticeable in most genres.
Verdict
If you play more than 2-3 new games per year, Game Pass Ultimate pays for itself almost immediately. It’s the Netflix of gaming, and it keeps getting better.