How to Beat the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Hike: Lock In Your Rate for as Low as $15.99/Month

Heads up, Xbox gamers! If you're a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you'll want to listen closely. A significant price increase is on the horizon, with the monthly cost expected to jump to $30 a month. That's a steep increase for a service many of us consider essential.

But don't panic and start canceling your subscription just yet.

There's a window of opportunity right now to lock in a much lower price for months—or even years—to come. By stocking up on prepaid subscription cards, you can beat the price hike and save a ton of money.

Here are the two best ways to do it right now.

The Absolute Best Deal: $15.99/Month at BJ's Wholesale

This is the ultimate hack for maximum savings. Right now, BJ's Wholesale Club is selling digital codes for a 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for only $15.99.

This is nearly 50% off the new upcoming price! The strategy here is simple: stock up. You can purchase multiple 1-month codes and stack them onto your Microsoft account. Xbox allows you to stack up to 36 months of a subscription, so you can lock in this incredible rate for up to three years.

Here’s the deal:

• Product: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - 1 Month Digital Code

• Price: $15.99 per month

• Strategy: Buy as many months as you want (up to 36) to lock in this price.

This is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to secure your Game Pass Ultimate membership for the foreseeable future.

The Easy Alternative: Lock In $20/Month at Target (Plus 5% Off!)

If you prefer a more traditional retailer or don't need a BJ's membership, there's another great option at Target. You can still purchase subscription cards at the old pricing, effectively locking in a lower rate.

Target is selling a **3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift card for 59.99. While not as low as the BJ's deal, it's still a significant $10 savings per month compared to the new price.

The deal gets even better if you have a Target RedCard. By using your RedCard at checkout, you'll get an additional 5% off.

Here’s the deal:

• Product: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - 3 Month Gift Card (Email Delivery)

• Price: 59.99

• Bonus: Use a Target RedCard to get 5% off

How to Add the Codes to Your Account

Once you buy your digital codes from either BJ's or Target, you'll receive them via email. Redeeming them is easy:

1. Go to redeem.microsoft.com.

2. Sign in to the Microsoft account you use for your Xbox.

3. Enter the 25-character code from your email and click "Next."

4. Confirm the redemption.

5. Repeat the process for each code you purchased. Your subscription end-date will extend with each one.

6. You can have a maximum 36 months of subscription on your account.

Don't Wait on This

This is a classic "act now, save later" situation. The new $30 monthly price is already active and Walmart and Amazon are both already sold out of the $20 monthly gift cards.

Stock up now and keep gaming without worrying about the price!

Disclaimer: Prices and availability are subject to change. Please verify the costs on the retailers' websites before making a purchase. Microsoft's terms for subscription stacking may also change.