Yahoo Autos Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is gamer heaven with hundreds of accessible titles at $1 for newcomers
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Streaming isn't just for movies and TV anymore, as video games can now be beamed onto consoles, personal computers and even smartphones with the right service. The leader of the pack is the Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's latest innovation in gaming that features a vast library of titles accessible with just the push of a button. If you want to be able to play with the push of a console, PC and smartphone button, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the key to the best gaming experience.
Meant as the expanded version of the streaming service, Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to hundreds of quality video games you can play on multiple platforms anytime you have a strong internet connection. Typically running you $14.99 a month, newcomers can join today and pay just $1 for the first month. Whether you own a coveted Xbox Series X or not, Game Pass Ultimate lets you play exciting shooters, racers, platformers and more on your PC and smartphone.
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How much is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Microsoft's top-tier gaming streamer is $14.99 a month, but new subscribers can get the first month of access for just $1. Not only is this cheaper than the standard Ultimate fee, but also a discount from the Game Pass console and PC fee of $9.99 a month. While both of those tiers limit your game access to an Xbox console or a PC respectively, Ultimate lets you access the Game Pass' library of titles on both devices through cloud gaming.
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What is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Xbox Game Pass is essentially Netflix but for games, with subscribers able to play hundreds of titles online and then download them if they want to keep them on their devices for less lagging. These titles range from current releases compatible with the Xbox Series X and Series S all the way back to classic hits released during the original Xbox's lifespan in the early 2000s. With an Ultimate subscription, you can play those titles on consoles, PCs and smartphones through cloud gaming. While cloud gaming gets you access to a variety of titles without dealing with long download times that clog up your device's storage, how well those titles run depends on the strength of your internet connection or smartphone data plan.