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Dec 18, 2025 9:25 AM

12-Month Xbox Game Pass Essential Membership

$62

$75

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Newegg has 12-Month Xbox Game Pass Essential Membership (Email Delivery) for $74.99 - $13 when you apply promo code KP596 = $61.99.

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Note, you must apply the listed promo code to receive sale price.

Features:
  • Access a library of 50+ games, including Fallout 76, Stardew Valley, and Grounded, across multiple devices
  • Download and play on Xbox console, PC, and supported handhelds, or stream games on mobile, tablet, TV, and VR headsets
  • Play online with friends using console multiplayer, chat, and co-op features
  • Get game discounts, partner perks, and additional member benefits
  • Earn Rewards points on game and add-on purchases, redeemable for up to $25 per year in the Store
  • US region activation/installation only; not eligible for Puerto Rico

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price matches this recent FrontPage Deal which received over 40 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • This sale price comes out to ~$5.16 per month.

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Newegg has 12-Month Xbox Game Pass Essential Membership (Email Delivery) for $74.99 - $13 when you apply promo code KP596 = $61.99.

Thanks Community Member _Dutch_ for sharing this deal

Note, you must apply the listed promo code to receive sale price.

Features:
  • Access a library of 50+ games, including Fallout 76, Stardew Valley, and Grounded, across multiple devices
  • Download and play on Xbox console, PC, and supported handhelds, or stream games on mobile, tablet, TV, and VR headsets
  • Play online with friends using console multiplayer, chat, and co-op features
  • Get game discounts, partner perks, and additional member benefits
  • Earn Rewards points on game and add-on purchases, redeemable for up to $25 per year in the Store
  • US region activation/installation only; not eligible for Puerto Rico

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price matches this recent FrontPage Deal which received over 40 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • This sale price comes out to ~$5.16 per month.

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Written by _Dutch_

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Dec 18, 2025 5:09 PM
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Thisguy69Dec 18, 2025 5:09 PM
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Can anyone confirm if these stack or do I have to wait for my current to expire before redeeming this?
Dec 18, 2025 5:19 PM
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mezzy316Dec 18, 2025 5:19 PM
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It will stack, but if you are already an Ultimate subscriber, it only gives you 91 days.
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Dec 18, 2025 7:03 PM
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Joined Dec 2014
kawdrifter2000Dec 18, 2025 7:03 PM
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Is this a good deal? New to xbox (mostly PS family).
Dec 19, 2025 12:33 AM
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Blangachang85Dec 19, 2025 12:33 AM
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Quote from kawdrifter2000 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal? New to xbox (mostly PS family).
It's one of the better ones. Xbox kind of nerfed their Gamepass in the pursuit of revenue.
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Dec 19, 2025 12:44 AM
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HappyGazelle7423Dec 19, 2025 12:44 AM
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Should I buy it now ? Or wait till next month?
Dec 19, 2025 12:47 AM
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badassgixxer05Dec 19, 2025 12:47 AM
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Don't give anymore money to these crooks. They raised prices so much that over 30% of subscribers would have to full on cancel for them to lose any money. I have such a large library of unplayed games across multiple launchers on PC. They wont see another dime from me. ggdeals and just buy games at historical lows and save cash.
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Dec 19, 2025 2:20 AM
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passive101Dec 19, 2025 2:20 AM
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My xbox ultimate ran out, but I mainly just want to play the games I actually own like Minecraft, GTA 5, Tetris, etc. Is this now the bare minimum I need to play online with these games?
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Dec 19, 2025 2:42 AM
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ForNeinDec 19, 2025 2:42 AM
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Quote from mezzy316 View quoted comment :
It will stack, but if you are already an Ultimate subscriber, it only gives you 91 days.
You sure about that? It's supposed to convert at a 40% rate which should be 146 days.

EDIT: The 91 days is if you are already an Ultimate subscriber. The 146 days is if you are upgrading from essential to Ultimate.
Dec 19, 2025 7:31 AM
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jinnbaba48Dec 19, 2025 7:31 AM
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Quote from badassgixxer05 View quoted comment :
Don't give anymore money to these crooks. They raised prices so much that over 30% of subscribers would have to full on cancel for them to lose any money. I have such a large library of unplayed games across multiple launchers on PC. They wont see another dime from me. ggdeals and just buy games at historical lows and save cash.
Absolutely agree. Ive had gamepass since it launched over 6 years ago but this was the last straw. My sub ends in 3 days and it ain getting renewed
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Dec 19, 2025 2:10 PM
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DealsByLeesDec 19, 2025 2:10 PM
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Quote from passive101 View quoted comment :
My xbox ultimate ran out, but I mainly just want to play the games I actually own like Minecraft, GTA 5, Tetris, etc. Is this now the bare minimum I need to play online with these games?
Same thing happened to me on Dec 6th. Finally the GPU gravy train ran out. Yes this is the minimum you need now. The xbox gold from back in the day (or core for its short life). You can play FREE games online without anything but from your list, this would be needed.

I am buying this as I have not seen any deals on it and just accepted my fate that online access is $60 a year now.
Dec 19, 2025 2:13 PM
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DealsByLeesDec 19, 2025 2:13 PM
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Quote from badassgixxer05 View quoted comment :
Don't give anymore money to these crooks. They raised prices so much that over 30% of subscribers would have to full on cancel for them to lose any money. I have such a large library of unplayed games across multiple launchers on PC. They wont see another dime from me. ggdeals and just buy games at historical lows and save cash.
Quote from jinnbaba48 View quoted comment :
Absolutely agree. Ive had gamepass since it launched over 6 years ago but this was the last straw. My sub ends in 3 days and it ain getting renewed
While I agree with yall it sucks, GPU was so cheap when they released it. Could convert gold 1:1 so you got 3 years for like $100. We all knew this day was coming.

Sadly mine has ran out but I still want to play online with my friends so $60 for one year to do that, you cannot beat it. But hey, open to link for other deals if you have them.

Also buying games again sucks lol. Cashed in some microsoft points to get like $200 in giftcards so I did not feel the cash impact to buying games again.
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Dec 19, 2025 2:32 PM
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edroedroDec 19, 2025 2:32 PM
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My 30mo GPU expired this month and I have been on the fence about renewing.
My kids like playing XBOX, but it is 3rd in line behind PC and iPad (Roblox, Minecraft, etc).
I cannot justify the price now when they can play on the other platforms for free.
I will not be renewing unless there is a better deal... like $5/mo for Ultimate.
$5/mo for essentials just isn't enough...
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Dec 19, 2025 2:33 PM
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Dec 19, 2025 2:33 PM
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Quote from DealsByLees View quoted comment :
While I agree with yall it sucks, GPU was so cheap when they released it. Could convert gold 1:1 so you got 3 years for like $100. We all knew this day was coming.

Sadly mine has ran out but I still want to play online with my friends so $60 for one year to do that, you cannot beat it. But hey, open to link for other deals if you have them.

Also buying games again sucks lol. Cashed in some microsoft points to get like $200 in giftcards so I did not feel the cash impact to buying games again.
Yes I did 3 years for around $120 when I got my Xbox and that expires next month 😒 I wish the cloud gaming was another tier if that's what is bringing the price up. I always download the games I play, tried the cloud a couple times and wasn't impressed (we have Spectrum 1gb down but only 35mb up, probably be better if we could get fiber).
Dec 19, 2025 2:36 PM
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LeithkoriasDec 19, 2025 2:36 PM
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Does anyone know how this applies if you only want PC game pass and not ultimate?

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Dec 19, 2025 2:39 PM
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aitriadDec 19, 2025 2:39 PM
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Anyone know what would happen if I added it now to my account that is currently on Ultimate but will be downgraded to Essentials on January 6? Should I let it convert first before redeeming?

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