Best Buy has a Cyber Monday 'sale' on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but it's terrible — save even more and use this deal instead!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best way to play the latest Call of Duty and you can get 3 months for less than $30
Cyber Monday is coming after Black Monday ended, but the best deals on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are still live. Even after September’s price hike, it’s still the best-value ticket to blockbuster games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Best Buy launched an app-only discount on Game Pass Ultimate, but it's not very good. This deal gives you 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $27.99 at CDKeys, and it's almost $10 than the Best Buy deal!
• Check out our LIVE hub of all the best Xbox Cyber Monday deals
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)
Was: $49.99
Now: $27.99 at CDKeys
"For anyone who wants to game while saving money, for others who simply want all-you-can-eat exploration and discovery, and for those who want to take their games on the go, Xbox Game Pass is simply divine." — Jez Corden
Windows Central's guide to Xbox Game Pass
✅Perfect for: Gamers who want access to a huge library of titles across Xbox, PC, and the cloud.
❌Avoid if: You only play free-to-play games like Fortnite and Call of Duty Warzone as you only need Xbox Game Pass Standard or Core.
👉See at: CDKeys.com
💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy
🤩Alternative deal: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1-month) for $16.99 $11.49 at CDKeys
Recent updates
Dec 1, 2024 @ 4:10 p.m. ET — Updated to ensure this deal is still live, and the pricing is accurate! Made other improvements while I was in here, including links to our relevant, informative content.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best way to access the biggest titles right now
I'll be real, I hate having so many subscriptions for different services that I've come to depend on — from Amazon to Netflix and such, it all adds up. That being said, gaming is an expensive hobby as it is and I can safely say that not only does having Xbox Game Pass save me a ton of money, it means I'm jumping into games I normally wouldn't even look at because I have the benefit of it being 'free' (not actually free, but you follow!).
Most recently, I've found myself jumping into the first Call of Duty I've played in years, because shooters aren't really my jam but all my friends were playing it on Xbox Game Pass. I've found myself having a blast with the game and had I not had my subscription I'd never have believed I would enjoy Call of Duty again! I'm still very bad at it, but that's neither here nor there. The point is that the Xbox Game Pass library is vast and diverse, and the Ultimate tier gives you access to all of it, and then extra perks and exclusive discounts on top!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just got even better too with its latest feature: Xbox Cloud Gaming now includes the "Bring Your Own Games" program. This means you can stream a growing list of your owned titles directly from the cloud, no downloads required, with more games being added soon. This has saved me money again as I was tempted buy Balatro on mobile, but now with it being part of the Cloud Gaming library, I already have it on my mobile as part of my subscription.
RELATED: Our LIVE hub for all the best PC gaming handheld deals this Cyber Monday (including Game Pass)
Looking ahead, there’s so much to get excited about. Titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are imminent and creating a lot of buzz, and we have Avowed from Obsidian dropping in February, if you get a subscription now you get access to those as well as titles like Stalker 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (which despite a rocky launch many people are enjoying). The list of upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions may surprise you, honestly.
With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can dive into these upcoming hits and hundreds more with 3 months at a time for $27.99 at CDKeys, and yes you can even share elements of your subscription with someone else.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)
Was: $49.99
Now: $27.99 at CD Keys
"For anyone who wants to game while saving money, for others who simply want all-you-can-eat exploration and discovery, and for those who want to take their games on the go, Xbox Game Pass is simply divine." — Jez Corden
Windows Central's guide to Xbox Game Pass
👉See at: CDKeys.com
🤩Alternative deal: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1-month) for $16.99 $11.49 at CDKeys
Can I share Xbox Game Pass with someone else?
Yes. You can share Xbox Game Pass with another person. To do this, you need to sign in on their Xbox with your account, Navigate to Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization. Then to My home Xbox, and choose Make this my home Xbox.
Now anyone on this console can play your games and game pass subscriptions games, however they won't have access to Game Pass specific perks and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday officially starts on Nov. 29, 2024 so TODAY. However, retailers have been offering deals all week long, though its today and over the weekend we are likely to see the best deals.
When does Black Friday end?
Black Friday normally inhabits the entirety of the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving, but the lines have become blurred over the years. Black Friday does end at Midnight on Nov. 29, 2024, and many deals and sales will end alongside it. However, many deals will also continue on through the weekend and even all the way to Cyber Monday, and new deals may take the place of the ones that ended. You still shouldn't wait too long if you're considering a purchase, though, as it's almost a lottery which deals will come and go.
When is Cyber Monday?
After Black Friday concludes, Cyber Monday will commence shortly afterward on December 2, 2024. This online-only continuation of Black Friday will host deals you may have missed out on during the aforementioned event, or exclusive deals that not even Black Friday offered. It's also worth noting that some Cyber Monday deals may persist for days after the event concludes, so it is worth keeping an eye just in case.
💽More great Cyber Monday deals💾
- Best Buy: Save up to 50% with Cyber Monday savings
- Walmart: Hurry for huge Cyber Monday savings
- Target: Score new and online-only deals
- Dell: Lowest PC prices of the year during Cyber Monday
- HP: Save up to 75% on selected doorbusters
- Lenovo: Save up to 68% on select doorbusters
- Newegg: Cyber Monday 2024 — It's our time to shine
- Razer: Loot like a legend with Cyber Weekend specials
- Samsung: Holiday deals on laptops, TVs, phones, and more are live
- Amazon: Cyber Monday deals on practically everything
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