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frontpage_Dutch_ posted Dec 18, 2025 09:25 AM

12-Month Xbox Game Pass Essential Membership

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$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.

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

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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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badassgixxer05
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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.
jinnbaba48
552 Posts
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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
Blangachang85
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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 02:39 PM
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ShawnyMcKnightDec 19, 2025 02:39 PM
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Quote from Thisguy69 :
Can anyone confirm if these stack or do I have to wait for my current to expire before redeeming this?
I don't see anything saying they don't stack. They seem to be changing their conversion rate a few times but I'm pretty sure you still get a better amount if you don't have an active account.
Dec 19, 2025 02:44 PM
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ShawnyMcKnightDec 19, 2025 02:44 PM
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Quote from badassgixxer05 :
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.
I mean... if you are using deals like this and the conversion method it's not costing you $30. This would mean core is $5 a month and since 40 percent converts to gamepass ultimate that's $12 a month. I don't care if their retail price is $30 I'm never ever gonna pay that. I have had gamepass for 2.5 years now and it ends in half a year (all for $3.50 a month) and I likely won't be renewing because like you, I have other games I own... that doesn't make it a bad deal for someone who wants to play those games though.

source:
https://support.xbox.com/en-US/he...onversions
Dec 19, 2025 02:45 PM
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SkillfulSnow8955Dec 19, 2025 02:45 PM
62 Posts
Yeah, MS is greedy as hell. I remember they lured you in with $1 per month Game Pass Ultimate
Dec 19, 2025 03:01 PM
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SD016540Dec 19, 2025 03:01 PM
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Does anyone know if it's still possible to just buy cheaper overseas game pass codes from grey market sites and use VPN to add to your u.s. account? I think I bought game pass core 12mth for like $25 last Dec. Maybe those prices have gone up considerably too tho. Was just about to start looking for a GP essentials 12mth deal
Dec 19, 2025 03:25 PM
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DogAndPonyDec 19, 2025 03:25 PM
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Quote from SkillfulSnow8955 :
Yeah, MS is greedy as hell. I remember they lured you in with $1 per month Game Pass Ultimate
Greedy as hell? So what do you call them when they were charging $1? The opposite of greedy? You're quick to criticize them but where is your PRAISE??? $1/month! Let's give it up for Microsoft!
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Dec 19, 2025 03:46 PM
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AdeezlDec 19, 2025 03:46 PM
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Quote from badassgixxer05 :
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.
As said before, game pass is not directed towards people that don't play video games. If you have that much of a backlog of games, don't sub. It's not really for casual gamers.

That's like having the highest priced cell phone data plan, but just using Wi-Fi 90% of the time. Totally unnecessary.

Game devs also raised their prices for AAA from $60 to $70+.. is Nintendo a bunch of crooks as well charging $80 for certain games? 🤭 Yup.

So.. should we pay around $60-$70 ($33 on various legit key websites) for 3 months of GPU, and have access to hundreds of games and day 1AAA titles, or buy one $70 game on PS or Nintendo?
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Dec 19, 2025 04:34 PM
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DoctorLecterDec 19, 2025 04:34 PM
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Does this sub work on the Xbox app thru fire stick? Or does it require ultimate

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Dec 19, 2025 04:38 PM
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StingyMingyDec 19, 2025 04:38 PM
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Quote from DogAndPony :
Greedy as hell? So what do you call them when they were charging $1? The opposite of greedy? You're quick to criticize them but where is your PRAISE??? $1/month! Let's give it up for Microsoft!
This seems to be one of the few that actually understands. People whine and complain that GPU isn't "how it used to be". "They lured you in and then jacked up the prices!". It's called a business model, people. What do you think every other successful organization has done in the history of managing a business??

Remember when Uber and Lyft was subsidized by venture capitalists, and then they went public and had to turn a profit? Now it costs twice as much or more to use them.

Remember when MoviePass promised unlimited theater movies for $20/month and then they ran out of investments and couldn't sustain that business model and imploded?

Subscribe to GPU or don't, Microsoft doesn't care. Their gaming division has been subsidized by their Cloud and Computing divisions for years. It wasn't sustainable. They're hoping they have enough hooks in people to now turn a profit.

Basement dwellers here are just so vapid.
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Dec 19, 2025 05:06 PM
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ForceGaugeDec 19, 2025 05:06 PM
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Quote from StingyMingy :
This seems to be one of the few that actually understands. People whine and complain that GPU isn't "how it used to be". "They lured you in and then jacked up the prices!". It's called a business model, people. What do you think every other successful organization has done in the history of managing a business?? Remember when Uber and Lyft was subsidized by venture capitalists, and then they went public and had to turn a profit? Now it costs twice as much or more to use them. Remember when MoviePass promised unlimited theater movies for $20/month and then they ran out of investments and couldn't sustain that business model and imploded? Subscribe to GPU or don't, Microsoft doesn't care. Their gaming division has been subsidized by their Cloud and Computing divisions for years. It wasn't sustainable. They're hoping they have enough hooks in people to now turn a profit. Basement dwellers here are just so vapid.
Some valid points here, but the pricing model for what you're getting just doesn't make sense to the average consumer. Piracy is easier than ever these days and Microsoft is really pushing price limits when everything is already a subscription.

Companies can do what they want and obviously need to make profit, but no one should be surprised when people vote with their wallets and don't subscribe to services that overprice and underdeliver.
Dec 19, 2025 05:13 PM
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ShrewdSnow237Dec 19, 2025 05:13 PM
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Quote from jinnbaba48 :
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
I've been on Live/Gold/Ultimate for a LOOONG time (maybe 2010?) and when my last 3 year Ultimate pass expired in October that's it for me. I fold Microsoft - too rich for my blood to keep playing.
Dec 19, 2025 05:15 PM
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WifeCallsMeCheapDec 19, 2025 05:15 PM
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I've been with MS ultimate for almost 3 years. My subscription ends in January. I'm definitely not renewing with this new price hike. Screw you MS!
Dec 19, 2025 05:17 PM
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RacingSOULDec 19, 2025 05:17 PM
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Once my current 3-year long GPU expires (I bought it back in a day from Turkey for $120 via VPN), I'm selling my XSS.
Dec 19, 2025 05:28 PM
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delliedogDec 19, 2025 05:28 PM
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Sweet. Costly.
Dec 19, 2025 05:39 PM
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rly723Dec 19, 2025 05:39 PM
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I know it's all about dsteaming games now but would've been nice if they kept the free monthly games

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Dec 19, 2025 05:42 PM
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ShawnyMcKnightDec 19, 2025 05:42 PM
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Quote from passive101 :
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?
Yup, this is what you need to be able to play online and it does include some games. I believe it is more generous than it was in the past but don't expect any day one great games.

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