Xbox owners can save hundreds of dollars on Game Pass because Sony prevents PlayStation owners from doing just that.
Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus subscriptions are just another cost that adds up on top of Netflix, Disney Plus, and whatever else you've forgotten to subscribe to, so we're all looking for a way to game the system.
PS4 and PS5 owners found that they can stack PS Now subscriptions before transitioning to the new PS Plus to save money. But Sony quickly put a stop to that. On Xbox, however, things are a bit different. There is an alternative solution that has yet to be determined that will save you hundreds of dollars.
What do you want to know
There are several ways to save money, depending on whether or not you've taken advantage of the €1/€1/AU€1 Xbox Live Gold upgrade. If that doesn't ring a bell, you can save even more with this tip, so congratulations!
With both options, you'll want to rack up three Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. This is the maximum amount you can accumulate at one time. Since we don't know how long this loophole will last, you may want to max out now.
Please note that when redeeming codes, 36 months is also the limit. You will not be able to redeem a code for more than one month, for example if you are already 35 months old; so, for the love of all things holy, if you're purchasing three one-year subscriptions, make sure the recurring billing option is disabled. The feature actually gives you a free month as a small bonus, but it will give you a big boost if you have three 12-month codes to redeem.
If you buy smaller increments, the free month with recurring billing is a gift coupon that you can use to reach the limit. Microsoft Rewards members can also check if they can redeem points for Xbox Live Gold periods.
The yearly cost of Xbox Live Gold is $59.99 / $49.99 / AU$89. At most, you'll spend $180 / $150 / AU$267. Microsoft doesn't sell the year's subscriptions on their website, but you can get them elsewhere. place. Conveniently, we've got a roundup of the cheapest Xbox Live Gold deals for you.
All of this means you can potentially save even more before you get to the real magic.
How to get cheap Xbox Game Pass
If you've never had an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription before, you're going to love this track. Once you've performed all the relevant tricks to maximize pre-glitch savings, go ahead and redeem your codes. Then go to the Xbox Live Gold upgrade page.
If you're a beginner, you can upgrade for the low price of €1 / €1 / AU$1. This applies for the entire duration of your membership. That's a 1:1 conversion for less than the price of... well, a lot actually, because those savings suck.
If you've already enjoyed the benefits of an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can still upgrade to three years of your Xbox Live Gold. Instead, it will only cost you the monthly fee as a one-time cost. To upgrade to three years of Xbox Live Gold, it's just a one-time payment of $14.99 / £10.99 / AU$15.95.
Under normal circumstances, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a monthly continuous subscription and one year costs €180 / €132 / AU$192. Remember that three years of Xbox Live Gold costs €180 / €150 / AU$267.
This little hack is a godsend for your wallet. Who knows, you might even be able to buy avocados on toast again. The sky is the limit.