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expiredautosaver posted Jan 22, 2021 06:16 PM
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PSA: Xbox Live doubling in price. STOCK UP NOW! - $60.00

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Microsoft has recently announced that the price of Xbox Live Gold is going up. The $60 1 year membership will now be $60 for a 6 month membership. If you are subscribed at the current rate they will honor a renew at your old price.

Retailers are now carrying the new $60 6 month cards. You can get ahead by stocking up on the old cards at their original price points being the price hike. This will make the gamepass trick more expensive too at the new price points, so now is the time.

I've provided a few good prices below. Take advantage while you can.

Costco: 2 years for $95.00
https://www.costco.com/xbox-live-...75009.html

Target: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.target.com/p/xbox-liv...A-54256322

Amazon: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VBW...cGb5P93C7T

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/...d-pricing/
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Microsoft has recently announced that the price of Xbox Live Gold is going up. The $60 1 year membership will now be $60 for a 6 month membership. If you are subscribed at the current rate they will honor a renew at your old price.

Retailers are now carrying the new $60 6 month cards. You can get ahead by stocking up on the old cards at their original price points being the price hike. This will make the gamepass trick more expensive too at the new price points, so now is the time.

I've provided a few good prices below. Take advantage while you can.

Costco: 2 years for $95.00
https://www.costco.com/xbox-live-...75009.html

Target: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.target.com/p/xbox-liv...A-54256322

Amazon: 1 year for $59.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VBW...cGb5P93C7T

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/...d-pricing/

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Jan 22, 2021 07:16 PM
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codymason18Jan 22, 2021 07:16 PM
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So is there a buy and hold and resell opportunity here? Any clarity on previously bought 12 month cards bought?
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Jan 22, 2021 07:16 PM
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MediocreManJan 22, 2021 07:16 PM
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I don't get it. Are they permanently adding Game Pass or something to Xbox Live? Can somebody explain?
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Jan 22, 2021 07:17 PM
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shooooooooterJan 22, 2021 07:17 PM
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So higher price for controllers, console, games, and now online gaming???? Since I haven't been able to get a ps5 I think I'm getting a gaming computer
Jan 22, 2021 07:17 PM
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Nick5324Jan 22, 2021 07:17 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
Anyone know what the conversion rate from gold into an already active ultimate account is? Is it still 1 for 1?
I wish, I think it's 3:1, meaning a year of gold added to an existing game pass ultimate account would add 4 months. I like game pass, but $60 for 4 months (i.e. full retail price) is pretty meh to me.
Jan 22, 2021 07:18 PM
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nutsackJan 22, 2021 07:18 PM
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This is probably because of games that are free to play like Fortnite. COD Warzone, Apex, etc. Consoles are not profitable and people are buying less games so they have to make their money some way.
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Jan 22, 2021 07:19 PM
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SimoleonJan 22, 2021 07:19 PM
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Quote from RustyI6552 :
Watch PS cut this real deep and include EA play in the future or a price slash. Say what u want but it cost me 60$ in total for a year of ps plus and ps now.
I don't know if EA Play is an option. That seems like an exclusive partnership between Microsoft and Electronic Arts, but that's purely speculation on my part — no research on my end. What I'm hoping for is a Sony-UbiSoft pairing. Would LOVE to see Assassins Creed and all the other UbiSoft titles added to the PlayStation Now library. That would nudge me to finally get a Now subscription.
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AnticsJan 22, 2021 07:19 PM
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Top tip: just use MS/Bing rewards.

I havent paid for Game Pass Ultimate in years. It takes me about 2 minutes every day and I earn more than enough points to keep GPU going month after month.
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
Anyone know what the conversion rate from gold into an already active ultimate account is? Is it still 1 for 1?

Its pretty bad. I bought a 2 year Gold from Costco and they wanted to convert it to 8 months of ultimate.
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honorarytitleJan 22, 2021 07:20 PM
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I know some don't want gamepass, etc, but they are 100% setting up their new model. Think about it, GPU will also include xcloud gaming which is close to fully launching. That would be included plus, EA Play, Gold, and Gamepass. That isn't a terrible price for all of that. While it is a lot of money per say, it's a good value in my opinion.

Is there a way if i have 1.5-2yesrs left on my GPU upgrade to extend it out to the three year max cheaply? Meaning, is there a trick to get the most out of extending GPU when adding a new Xbox live card?
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Jan 22, 2021 07:21 PM
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Rim1Jan 22, 2021 07:21 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
Anyone know what the conversion rate from gold into an already active ultimate account is? Is it still 1 for 1?
1yr gold = 4 months ultimate
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codymason18Jan 22, 2021 07:21 PM
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Quote from RustyI6552 :
... scummy as hell
Didn't answer my question
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daboguesJan 22, 2021 07:21 PM
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Anyone who ALREADY subscribes to Game Pass Ultimate should take heed: you will not get some huge benefit by purchasing these live gold cards (SEE BELOW)

from https://support.xbox.com/en-US/he...imate-faq:

Q:
With Xbox Game Pas Ultimate, can I still redeem codes for Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and EA Play?

A:
Yes. These codes will automatically convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a ratio based on the following table. Conversion ratio subject to change.
Token says…You get…1 month of Gold = 20 days of Ultimate
3 months of Gold = 50 days of Ultimate (1+ month)
6 months of Gold = 79 days of Ultimate (2+ months)
12 months of Gold = 4 months of Ultimate
24 months of Gold = 8 months of Ultimate
1 month of Xbox Game Pass (Console Games) = 20 days of Ultimate
3 months of Xbox Game Pass (Console Games) = 2 months of Ultimate
6 months of Xbox Game Pass (Console Games) = 4 months of Ultimate
12 months of Xbox Game Pass (Console Games) = 5 months of Ultimate
24 months of Xbox Game Pass (Console Games) = 10 months of Ultimate
1 month of Xbox Game Pass PC Games = 20 days of Ultimate
1 month of EA Play = 10 days of Ultimate
3 months of EA Play = 1 month of Ultimate
6 months of EA Play = 2 months of Ultimate
12 months of EA Play = 4 months of Ultimate
Last edited by dabogues January 22, 2021 at 11:24 AM.
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Mr_SadnessJan 22, 2021 07:22 PM
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Quote from PurpleCatfish3130 :
Finally another reason to upgrade to PS5 instead to Series X
Nope PS5 still requires a Playstation Plus subscription to play online. Only PC does not require a subscription to play online.
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Jan 22, 2021 07:23 PM
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PhoeniXLordJan 22, 2021 07:23 PM
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Their just taking an "L" huh?🙄
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Jan 22, 2021 07:24 PM
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Quote from honorarytitle :
Is there a way if i have 1.5-2yesrs left on my GPU upgrade to extend it out to the three year max cheaply? Meaning, is there a trick to get the most out of extending GPU when adding a new Xbox live card?
There's no trick with extending GPU... just find the cheapest deal on Xbox Live Gold 12 month codes. They will convert into 4 months of GPU.

You might be better off waiting for sales on 3 month GPU codes.
Last edited by wolve3 January 22, 2021 at 11:27 AM.

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