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Xbox Game Pass Subscription Cost 2026
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost analysis 2020–2026. Best value in gaming subscriptions?
€17.99
Monthly cost 2026
€216
Annual cost 2026
€848
5-year total
2022–2026
+38.5%
▲ rose €5.00/mo
Price change since 2020
Price History 2020–2026
Year
Monthly Price
vs Previous
2020
€12.99
(baseline)
2022
€14.99
+€2.00 (15.4%)
2024
€17.99
+€3.00 (20.0%)
2026
€17.99
— unchanged
Key Data Points
01
Game Pass Ultimate rose 38.5% from €12.99 to €17.99 (2020–2026)
02
Includes 400+ games, cloud gaming, EA Play (separately €4.99/month) and online multiplayer
03
At 30 hours/month of gaming, effective cost is approximately €0.60/hour
04
Microsoft first-party titles release on Game Pass day one — Halo, Forza, Starfield, etc.
05
A dedicated gamer spending €60 on 3 games/year saves significantly vs Game Pass annual (€215.88)
COST PER HOUR (typical usage)
€0.15
per hour of typical usage
Based on average usage patterns. Heavier users pay proportionally less per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Xbox Game Pass cost per year?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs €215.88/year in Europe in 2026.
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