An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal at Eneba is offering a three-month digital code for $39.01, according to The Verge, down from a listed $69 value. That makes the code 43 percent off, a useful break for anyone trying Microsoft’s top Game Pass tier without paying the regular month-to-month rate.
The discount comes after Microsoft cut the recurring monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99, The Verge reported. Even at the lower monthly price, three months would normally run about $69 before any deal math, which is why the Eneba code is the better number here.
The offer is for a digital code sold through Eneba. As with any third-party code seller, the practical question is boring but necessary: check the listing region and platform details before buying, because the reported deal is for a United States Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code for Xbox One, Windows 10, and Xbox Live.
What does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is Microsoft’s all-in subscription tier. The Verge says it includes access to the Game Pass library on Xbox, first-party Microsoft games, and online multiplayer, while Xbox Game Pass Premium provides a narrower catalog.
Ultimate also covers PC access through Microsoft’s Xbox app. The catalog is not identical across console and PC, according to The Verge, so the useful version of this deal depends on what you actually plan to play and where.
Why Halo matters for this discount
The timing lines up with Halo: Campaign Evolved, which The Verge says launches July 28 on Xbox and PC. The game is included with the subscription, so players who only want to jump in at launch can use Game Pass Ultimate instead of paying the $49.99 standalone price.
That is the basic subscription arbitrage Microsoft keeps creating, whether intentionally or by accident: if the game you want is in the catalog, a short-term Game Pass Ultimate code can cost less than buying the game outright. The math gets worse if you keep subscribing after you stop playing, which is the whole subscription business model doing its little vampire routine.
The Verge disclosed that Vox Media may earn a commission from purchases through its links. The deal price was reported at publication time, so buyers should expect it to move or disappear without ceremony.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.
