Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

9.4

$19.99/mo — Xbox + PC + cloud + EA Play

Best forConsole and PC gamers who want the most complete subscription — Ultimate includes every Xbox/Bethesda/Activision Blizzard first-party game on release day, EA Play, cloud gaming on Android and iOS, and online multiplayer in one subscription.

Scores — click any row to see our rationale

Library Size▼9.5/10

Value▼8.5/10

Day-One New Releases▼10/10

Platform Coverage▼9.5/10

Extras & Perks▼9.5/10

Pros

✓Every Xbox/Bethesda/Activision Blizzard first-party game included day one — Call of Duty, Starfield, and Forza all launched directly into Game Pass

✓Cloud gaming via xCloud streams to Android, iOS, and Samsung TVs — no console required to play the full library

Cons

✕Price increased from $14.99 to $19.99/mo in 2023 — a 33% hike that makes it the most expensive mainstream game subscription

✕Cloud gaming is capped at 1080p/60fps; competitive games like Call of Duty feel noticeably inferior via stream vs. native console play

Compare head-to-head

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