Black Friday deals were all over the place throughout the week and the day itself, and the best surprise came when Xbox Game Pass Ultimate dropped to $19.99 $18.99 a month via Amazon for anyone looking to stock up on the best deal in gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate currently sells for $30 a month following a recent price hike, but these codes offer an excellent loophole at $19 (or $60 for 3 months). Either way, that’s over a third of the price below what you’d usually pay.
If you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a monthly or quarterly basis, then grabbing a couple of codes and stocking up for cheap is a simple no-brainer. You’ll pay less to get access to all the games and features you normally use.
November 29, 6:38 AM ET: Game Pass Ultimate is still $18.99 and in stock, after Amazon reduced its listing by $1 and dropped it far below Microsoft’s $29.99 MSRP — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
Instead of just grabbing a single month, you can alternatively go for a 3-month code, which is also available for just $57, or $19 a month. If you’ve got the cash, this may even be the better option, letting you lock in three months at once (or stack several months with considerably less effort!)
Xbox Game Pass had a stacked lineup in 2025, and 2026 looks just as big
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full, expanded remake of the title that started the saga. (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)
This Black Friday discount is a great opportunity to stock up on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, because 2026 is looking to be a repeat of 2025’s Xbox first-party onslaught. There are numerous games currently slated to launch next year, with something for everyone, depending on your tastes.
Halo Studios is launching Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Combat Evolved that adds new missions, cinematics, and more. Meanwhile, The Coalition is also arriving with Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel story that shows Marcus and Dom fighting to survive the titular event.
Playground Games has a double feature in store, with Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, while the developer is also finally set to launch Fable, a reboot of the iconic Xbox role-playing game series.
That’s just on the first-party side. Looking over at Xbox’s third-party partners, there are games on the way like the musical-decorating-horror mashup There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, as well as the coming-of-age adventure Mixtape, and many more.
If you save now on Xbox Game Pass, you can use some of that savings to take advantage of a concurrent Xbox Gift Card deal and stock up.
FAQ
What does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the top tier of Xbox Game Pass, and it includes hundreds of games for console and PC, as well as EA Play (giving access to older EA-published titles), Ubisoft+ Classics (a selection of older Ubisoft games), and most importantly, day one Xbox first-party releases.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also includes Riot Games benefits, with every new character unlocked in games like League of Legends and Valorant.
What does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost?
After a recent price hike, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $30 a month in the U.S. That’s a significant increase from the prior price, which was just $20 a month.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday landed on Friday, November 28 in 2025, though its related discounts weren’t restricted to the official day itself. Black Friday as an event started earlier in the week across multiple retailers, and continues to apply across the weekend.
What day is Cyber Monday 2025?
Cyber Monday starts on Monday, December 1, 2025, but, as with Black Friday, it has already begun appearing as the theme for deals at certain retailers. While its discounts are generally restricted to the day itself, some deals may extend into Tuesday and beyond.
When does Cyber Monday start on Amazon?
Cyber Monday has already started on Amazon US, with its promotional messaging shifting away from Black Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning, on November 29, 2025, and is expected to last until the end of Monday, December 1, 2025.
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