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expiredpennysave posted May 13, 2026 8:09 AM

12-Month Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Essential Subscription (Email Delivery)

$63 or Less

$80

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Newegg has 12-Month Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Essential Subscription (Email Delivery) on sale for $79.99 - extra $17 off w/ promo code FPSF74 (discount will automatically apply when added to cart) = $62.99 or less (see note below).

  • Note: You can add The Deed or Chronostorm: Siberian Border (PC Digital Download Game Code / Email Delivery) to the order for $0.24, making the price $59.23 (~$4.94/mo.) after automatic $4 off combo savings.
  • You may also try other digital games here marked 'Combo Offer' (prices will vary depending on selection made).

Thanks to community member pennysave for finding this deal

Please note: If you already have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Premium subscription, Xbox will convert this code to an equivalent amount of time instead of applying the full subscription length. This conversion is controlled strictly by Xbox.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Play a library of 50+ games like Fallout 76, Stardew Valley, Grounded, and more on any screen
    • Product is limited to US region activation/installation only, and is not eligible for Puerto Rico
    • Limit 2 per customer
    • Price is $1 lower than previous FP Deal.
  • Additional Details
    • This product is non-returnable/refundable after purchase

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Written by pennysave
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Newegg has 12-Month Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Essential Subscription (Email Delivery) on sale for $79.99 - extra $17 off w/ promo code FPSF74 (discount will automatically apply when added to cart) = $62.99 or less (see note below).

  • Note: You can add The Deed or Chronostorm: Siberian Border (PC Digital Download Game Code / Email Delivery) to the order for $0.24, making the price $59.23 (~$4.94/mo.) after automatic $4 off combo savings.
  • You may also try other digital games here marked 'Combo Offer' (prices will vary depending on selection made).

Thanks to community member pennysave for finding this deal

Please note: If you already have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Premium subscription, Xbox will convert this code to an equivalent amount of time instead of applying the full subscription length. This conversion is controlled strictly by Xbox.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Play a library of 50+ games like Fallout 76, Stardew Valley, Grounded, and more on any screen
    • Product is limited to US region activation/installation only, and is not eligible for Puerto Rico
    • Limit 2 per customer
    • Price is $1 lower than previous FP Deal.
  • Additional Details
    • This product is non-returnable/refundable after purchase

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POPEPN
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Want to mention first... I'm a current Ultimate member. I've read the conversion can be different for current Ultimate members versus new members. I've even read where folks have recommended letting your subscription expire before renewing to get a better conversion rate. I DON'T KNOW if that is actually accurate or still true after recent price changes to Game Pass; I never tried it myself.

Having said that...

It appears as though the conversion to Ultimate is ~105 days:
https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/he...onversions

I just bought multiple Xbox 12 month Essential codes and they were stackable and converted at the rate above (actually between 106-107 days for me for each code). I think this works out to about $19.36 a month (after taxes, etc.); assuming my calculations are correct.

Hope this helps.
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OliveHamster456
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Converts to $17 ultimate game pass
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flstevemck
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Replying to myself to help others possibly. It looks like adding Essential to my Premium ending in a few weeks only ends up with a 2:1 ratio, so 12 month code only gives 6 months.Waiting until my membership expires, then adding the Essential code(singular), then converting to Premium by adding 1 month for $1, should then give the 2/3 ratio, or 8 months for 12 month code. I say singular because Premium has a conversion cap of 12 months, meaning I'll have to go through this process yearly. Ultimate allows 36 months total conversion time, which is how they should both work but don't. This is all so unintuitve and such an absolutely stupid way of doing things imo.Decent deal if it fits your uses, but annoying for sure.
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May 13, 2026 5:20 PM
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mcndahouse2486May 13, 2026 5:20 PM
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You can only have up to 36 months. It won't allow you to add beyond that
May 13, 2026 5:27 PM
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nin7474May 13, 2026 5:27 PM
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Quote from flstevemck :
Oh that sucks. The code works for up to 5 at once it says, so I did 2 and took $34 off total. Still haven't added them to my account to see if they stack OK.
I didn't want to buy more than 1 before confirming I can stack. My loss
May 13, 2026 5:32 PM
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flstevemckMay 13, 2026 5:32 PM
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Quote from flstevemck :
I'm only using Premium these days, not Ultimate. So if I'm correct, $63 for this 12 month Essential will convert to 8 months of Premium at the 2/3 rate, or just under $8/mth. Anyone weigh in and let me know if this sounds right? Also I'm assuming I can stack these codes, only looking to buy 2. It's always worked in the past but things are always changing and I never really trust what used to work.
Replying to myself to help others possibly. It looks like adding Essential to my Premium ending in a few weeks only ends up with a 2:1 ratio, so 12 month code only gives 6 months.Waiting until my membership expires, then adding the Essential code(singular), then converting to Premium by adding 1 month for $1, should then give the 2/3 ratio, or 8 months for 12 month code. I say singular because Premium has a conversion cap of 12 months, meaning I'll have to go through this process yearly. Ultimate allows 36 months total conversion time, which is how they should both work but don't. This is all so unintuitve and such an absolutely stupid way of doing things imo.Decent deal if it fits your uses, but annoying for sure.
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May 13, 2026 5:34 PM
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flstevemckMay 13, 2026 5:34 PM
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Quote from mcndahouse2486 :
You can only have up to 36 months. It won't allow you to add beyond that
For Ultimate 36, Premium caps at 13 months.
Last edited by flstevemck May 13, 2026 at 03:19 PM.
May 13, 2026 5:40 PM
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flstevemckMay 13, 2026 5:40 PM
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Quote from nin7474 :
I didn't want to buy more than 1 before confirming I can stack. My loss
I bought 2 at once getting the discount twice. Trying to add to my current Premium only gave 6 months so I'm waiting till it expires to get 8 months. Converting 2 codes doesn't work either, they cap conversion at 13 months, so can't do 2 years worth of codes. My buying 2 codes was pointless.
Last edited by flstevemck May 13, 2026 at 03:19 PM.
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May 13, 2026 6:06 PM
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nin7474May 13, 2026 6:06 PM
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Quote from flstevemck :
I bought 2 at once getting the discount twice. Trying to add to my current Premium only gave 6 months so I'm waiting till it expires to get 8 months. Converting 2 codes doesn't work either, they cap conversion at 12 months, so can't do 2 years worth of codes. My buying 2 codes was pointless.
In hindsight. I wish i bought 2 at once like you with the code. Oh well
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May 13, 2026 6:15 PM
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May 13, 2026 6:15 PM
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Quote from Orlandonabby :
According to Copilot it converts at 45%, so you would get 5 months and 2 weeks (164 days). The math is slightly different if you are currently a subscriber.365*.45
I don't know how you are the only person that got this right in here I think 😂 Even the guy that posted the link had the wrong numbers. You would get 5.4 months of ultimate out of this, which works out to about $11.66 a month assuming you let your current subscription expire first. Still a lot more than I paid years ago (like $3 a month or something 3 years ago?), but not bad. Kind of want to get this for Forza Horizon 6 online play, but I might just play PC where it's free to play online like it should be...

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May 13, 2026 6:22 PM
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RyfaelMay 13, 2026 6:22 PM
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Just used the code:

Your existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ends on 10/11/2026
After this code is redeemed, your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will end on 01/25/2027
I'm an existing Game Pass Ultimate member.
May 13, 2026 6:23 PM
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abstractedpuddingMay 13, 2026 6:23 PM
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Two codes gave me seven months additional to my existing Ultimate subscription. That works out to $18 a month which is a ok discount but not amazing.
May 13, 2026 6:32 PM
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abstractedpuddingMay 13, 2026 6:32 PM
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Quote from Ryfael :
Just used the code:Your existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ends on 10/11/2026After this code is redeemed, your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will end on 01/25/2027I'm an existing Game Pass Ultimate member.
Yep, same as I got for mine. 3 months and two weeks added.
May 13, 2026 7:37 PM
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McWettyMay 13, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from WittySwing781 :
According to Google it'll approximately 4.8 months or 146 days if you convert to ultimate. Which isn't bad cause you'll be paying $15.75 for each month plus some extra days.
I think Google is using old data. It used to be 40% but now it's 45% conversion now that Asha changed the pricing. So more like 5.6 ish months.
May 13, 2026 7:45 PM
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wxn0000May 13, 2026 7:45 PM
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If my previous ultimate membership already expired, how many essential 12-month codes I can stack up now and convert them all to ultimate plan?
May 13, 2026 9:10 PM
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hoardinMay 13, 2026 9:10 PM
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Is there an easy way to see what game is on what tier? All I see are the ultimate games

Edit: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-g...es_all_pc_
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May 13, 2026 9:28 PM
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walterg74May 13, 2026 9:28 PM
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Quote from POPEPN :

Want to mention first... I'm a current Ultimate member. I've read the conversion can be different for current Ultimate members versus new members. I've even read where folks have recommended letting your subscription expire before renewing to get a better conversion rate. I DON'T KNOW if that is actually accurate or still true after recent price changes to Game Pass; I never tried it myself.

Having said that...

It appears as though the conversion to Ultimate is ~105 days:
https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/he...onversions

I just bought multiple Xbox 12 month Essential codes and they were stackable and converted at the rate above (actually between 106-107 days for me for each code). I think this works out to about $19.36 a month (after taxes, etc.); assuming my calculations are correct.

Hope this helps.
You have done the worst possible thing you could do to use this...
What you should have done is wait until your Ultimate expired, and then use these. You would have gotten 164 days with each...
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May 13, 2026 10:17 PM
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flstevemckMay 13, 2026 10:17 PM
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Quote from wxn0000 :
If my previous ultimate membership already expired, how many essential 12-month codes I can stack up now and convert them all to ultimate plan?
I would try 3 to play it safe. It says 36 months is the cap for Ultimate. I'm not sure if it means 36 months worth of codes, or 36 months total after conversion, which would let you use 5 codes(max for newegg deal). I wouldn't chance it on buying 5 unless someone else knows for sure, but Yolo 😂

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