The holiday season has finally arrived, and what better time to score a fantastic deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? Even with this year’s price bump, it’s still one of the best-value gaming subscriptions out there. Whether you’re looking to relax over the festive period or gift it to a fortunate new Xbox owner, the deal on CDKeys is too good to pass up.
At the moment, CDKeys is offering 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $25.49—this is the lowest price we’ve seen all year! If you’re planning to give it as a gift, forget about wrapping paper—just jot down the code on a festive card. It’s the perfect surprise for someone who might be uncovering an Xbox, ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion Go this holiday season.
Now, let’s talk about why Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the go-to way to access the latest and greatest titles. I know juggling multiple subscriptions like Amazon Prime and Netflix can get overwhelming, especially as costs pile up. But Xbox Game Pass Ultimate truly feels like a money-saver. There’s no way I’d be able to afford all the games I want to try without it. Gaming can be a pricey hobby, but having access to a vast library of games through Game Pass allows me to play more games, including hidden gems I might not have explored otherwise. Our recent Windows Central Game Awards celebrated several games available on Game Pass, such as Hellblade 2, Fallout 76, Vampire Survivors, and the blockbuster Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Speaking of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, it was quite a revelation for me this year. It’s a series I hadn’t picked up in ages, and I’m not generally an FPS fanatic. Thanks to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, I didn’t have to shell out $70 to dive in with friends who were hooked on the game—it was just part of my subscription. Sure, I’ve spent some money on a Battle Pass and a tacky Christmas Jumper, but that’s something I can live with.
What makes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate truly outstanding is the sheer variety of games in its library. Whether you’re into epic adventures or indie darlings, there’s something for everyone. Plus, the Ultimate tier includes bonuses like Xbox Cloud Gaming, exclusive discounts, and extra content. This holiday deal is an ideal chance to gift it or grab it for yourself—you can even add it to an existing subscription, though Microsoft now caps it at 13 months.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just keeps improving, and its latest feature sweetens the deal even more: Xbox Cloud Gaming now includes the Bring Your Own Games program. This feature allows you to stream a growing list of owned titles directly from the cloud, with no downloads needed—a perfect solution for gaming on the move. It’s already saved me money; I almost purchased Balatro for mobile, but since it’s available in the Cloud Gaming library, I can play it on my phone through my subscription.
Even better, the expanding library of Play Anywhere titles and Xbox Cloud Gaming works smoothly on handheld devices like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, making it simple to game on the go, even as we await the official Xbox handheld. Even if you own a Steam Deck, you can enable cloud gaming with a few adjustments, opening up even more possibilities to enjoy the extensive Game Pass library.
Looking forward, there’s plenty to be excited about. Indiana Jones is now out, generating a lot of buzz, and Obsidian’s Avowed is set to launch in February.
For just $25.49 for 3 months via CDKeys, it’s the perfect way to treat yourself or gift someone the joy of gaming this holiday season.
Now, if you’re wondering about sharing your Xbox Game Pass with someone else, the answer is yes, you can. To do this, log in to their Xbox with your account, go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization, then to My home Xbox, and select Make this my home Xbox. This way, everyone on that console can enjoy your games and Game Pass subscriptions, although they won’t have access to Game Pass-specific perks and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
