Xbox Game Pass
Xbox and PC game catalogs. Essential’s verified price is the 3-month listing.
- Last verified
- Currency
- USD, before tax
- Source
- Xbox Wire
Official price page
Plans
| Plan | Price | Ads | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialOnline console multiplayer and a smaller catalog. A monthly Essential price was not on the store listing we checked.Xbox store price for Essential 3 months. | $24.99 every 3 months | — | Official |
| PremiumA larger catalog than Essential. New Xbox-published games join within a year, not on day one. | $14.99/mo | — | Official |
| UltimateDay-one releases, cloud gaming, EA Play, and the larger catalog. | $22.99/mo | — | Official |
| PC Game PassDay-one PC games and EA Play. No console cloud hours. | $13.99/mo | — | Official |
Cheaper alternatives
The same comparisons the calculator makes. Each one stands on its own. Do not add the savings together when two ideas replace the same plan.
Switch Xbox Game Pass to Essential
Essential is $8.33/mo on a run-rate basis, against $14.99/mo for Premium. Online console multiplayer and a smaller catalog. A monthly Essential price was not on the store listing we checked.
About $6.66/mo less
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Price history
Notes
Ultimate and PC prices are from Xbox Wire on April 21, 2026, which was a cut, not a hike. Premium at $14.99 after the $1 trial, and Essential at $24.99 per quarter, are on Xbox store listings. The marketing page hid dollar amounts behind placeholders, so those store listings are the price source.