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

$66 or Less

$75

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Newegg has 12-Month Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Essential Subscription (Email Delivery) on sale for $74.99 - extra $9 off w/ promo code SSF72355 (discount will automatically apply when added to cart) = $65.99 or less (see note below).
  • Note: You can add Chronostorm: Siberian Border (PC Digital Download Game Code / Email Delivery) to the order for $0.22, making the price $62.46 (~$5.21/mo.) after automatic $3.75 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 tunabreath 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.

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Written by RevOne | 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 10 per customer
  • Additional Details
    • This product is non-returnable/refundable after purchase

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Written by tunabreath
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Newegg has 12-Month Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Essential Subscription (Email Delivery) on sale for $74.99 - extra $9 off w/ promo code SSF72355 (discount will automatically apply when added to cart) = $65.99 or less (see note below).
  • Note: You can add Chronostorm: Siberian Border (PC Digital Download Game Code / Email Delivery) to the order for $0.22, making the price $62.46 (~$5.21/mo.) after automatic $3.75 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 tunabreath 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 RevOne | 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 10 per customer
  • Additional Details
    • This product is non-returnable/refundable after purchase

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Written by tunabreath

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flstevemck
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This is a conversion tool website. Someone shared this in a previous deal post and I thought it was very helpful. Maybe it'll help someone here too:
https://tahinny.com/game-pass-con...elper.html

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Today 03:07 PM
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Nic_NoobieToday 03:07 PM
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Can someone let us know if a credit card is required to apply the purchased code? I bought a 1 month code previously but couldn't apply it unless I added a cc (w autopay sub).
Today 03:17 PM
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wantsomecandyToday 03:17 PM
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Can this convert to PC.game.pass
Today 03:22 PM
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UniqueNewYorkToday 03:22 PM
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Perfect timing. Forza Horizon 6 basically requires "Live" if you want to earn all cars. Pisses me off, but MS wins this time.
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Today 04:17 PM
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ryand7651Today 04:17 PM
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Quote from wantsomecandy :
Can this convert to PC.game.pass
I'm curious myself. I don't even own an Xbox.
Today 04:41 PM
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Harry_LeToday 04:41 PM
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Can I use this pass to play on Fire Stick?
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Today 04:46 PM
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flstevemckToday 04:46 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank flstevemck

This is a conversion tool website. Someone shared this in a previous deal post and I thought it was very helpful. Maybe it'll help someone here too:
https://tahinny.com/game-pass-con...elper.html
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Today 05:12 PM
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m0ralityToday 05:12 PM
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Quote from Harry_Le :
Can I use this pass to play on Fire Stick?
yes. It will work.
Last edited by m0rality July 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM.

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Today 05:32 PM
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nin7474Today 05:32 PM
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was $62.99 with code in May.
Subtotal

$79.99
Discount(s)

-$17.00
Tax

$0.00
Shipping

$0.00
Total for the Shipment(s)

$62.99
Today 05:45 PM
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Joined Jul 2011
dnkmstrflxToday 05:45 PM
3 Posts
Assume I'm completely ignorant and have an active essential membership. Can/should I buy one or more of these to convert to ultimate? If so, how much can I do? Sorry, just not sure what to set this calculator to in order to get to the correct conclusion. Thanks!
Today 07:05 PM
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gindosToday 07:05 PM
267 Posts
PSA - If you haven't subbed to any tier of Game Pass for a while, check the official Xbox Store website and search for Game Pass. Sometimes there are deals for 1 month of Game Pass Essential for a $1. There are PC and Premium versions of Game Pass for a $1 too but those are for just 14 days only. However, no Ultimate offers for a $1 for me unfortunately.
Today 07:16 PM
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lordvoom2Today 07:16 PM
808 Posts
At at 45% conversion ratio to ultimate it makes it 12.22/month for 5.4 month. I say it is a decent deal if you are in need.
Today 07:44 PM
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WazDaDealToday 07:44 PM
477 Posts
There is a lot [mis]information and outdated calculations on Game Pass subscription conversions, likely thanks to Microsoft's financial engineering and frequent switching of the rules.

Here's the current FAQ for Game Pass Conversions (USA): https://support.xbox.com/en-us/he...onversions. It has LOTS of examples if you expand the sections.

As lordvoom2 mentioned, the latest conversion is at a 45% rate (Essentials to Ultimate), and up to 36 months is allowed. I agree that this is a decent deal, as it has become difficult to find significant discounts from reliable vendors.
Today 08:01 PM
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slickchuck1294Today 08:01 PM
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One important point to highlight is that this 45% conversion rate assumes you are upgrading essentials to ultimate. If you add essentials subscriptions to your existing ultimate subscription, you get a much lower conversion rate, 12 months of essentials only extends your ultimate subscription by 105 days.

In order to upgrade you must pay for or add an ultimate subscription. You can't just opt to upgrade and convert. At least to my knowledge.
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Today 08:25 PM
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TruthTrumanToday 08:25 PM
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If I don't have any XBOX subscription at the moment, what's the best approach to getting Ultimate?
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Today 08:34 PM
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jsmith5253Today 08:34 PM
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what is diff between ultimate and essentials
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