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Is Xbox Game Pass actually worth it?
From the team behind XBXprices. GamePassPrices is a separate companion site that tracks the whole Game Pass catalogue: what’s in, what’s leaving soon, and whether subscribing really beats just buying the games you play.
Same honest-value DNA as XBXprices — now pointed at Game Pass.
Looking for our own Xbox Game Pass tier pages and value calculator on XBXprices? That’s our built-in Game Pass hub. GamePassPrices is a distinct, standalone sister site with a deeper focus on the full catalogue, leaving-soon dates and long-term price history — the two are complementary, not the same tool.
Meet GamePassPrices — the Game Pass catalogue tracker
A subscription is only a deal if you actually play what’s in it. GamePassPrices, our sister site, tracks the full Xbox Game Pass catalogue, flags the games that are leaving soon, and works out the real buy-vs-subscribe maths — the same honest, history-backed approach XBXprices brings to Microsoft Store prices.
Built with the same independent methodology. Nothing changes here on XBXprices — GamePassPrices simply goes deeper on the question “is it worth it?” for Game Pass.
What you can track on GamePassPrices
The full catalogue
Every game currently on Xbox Game Pass, searchable and sortable — across Console, PC and Ultimate.
Leaving soon alerts
See which games are about to leave the catalogue so you can play them in time — or grab them at a member discount before they go.
Buy vs. subscribe
Compare the monthly subscription against what those games would cost to buy outright, so you know which is the better deal for you.
Game price history
Full price history for every catalogue game, so when something leaves Game Pass you instantly see if buying it is a genuine all-time low.
New additions alerts
Get notified the moment a game you’re waiting for lands on Game Pass, plus the regular wave of new additions.
Honest value scores
A clear read on whether Game Pass is worth it for how you actually play — the same no-nonsense standard as XBXprices.
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XBXprices — Microsoft Store
- Xbox One & Series X|S across 40+ regions
- Full Microsoft Store price history
- All-time-low detection
- Built-in Game Pass tier pages & calculator
GamePassPrices — Game Pass
- Full Game Pass catalogue
- Leaving-soon & new-addition alerts
- Buy-vs-subscribe value maths
- Game price history
Same independent methodology, same honest-value promise. GamePassPrices is not affiliated with Microsoft; “Xbox”, “Game Pass” and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Game Pass tiers & PS Plus vs. Game Pass, at a glance
| Tier / Service | Catalogue access | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Game Pass Core | Small rotating catalogue, online multiplayer included, no day-one releases. | Players who mainly want online multiplayer and only occasional catalogue games. |
| Game Pass Premium | Larger console/PC catalogue with more day-one releases than Core. | Regular console players who want a steady stream of new games to try. |
| Game Pass Ultimate | Full PC + console catalogue, day-one releases, cloud gaming, EA Play. | Players who want everything — the tier most people mean when asking “is Game Pass worth it”. |
| PS Plus (comparison) | Tiered similarly (Essential/Extra/Premium) with a growing catalogue and PS Store member discounts. | PlayStation players — see our sister site PlatPrices for PS-side price tracking. |
Is Xbox Game Pass worth it? — FAQ
Is Xbox Game Pass worth it in 2026?
It depends how many catalogue games you actually play. If you regularly play new releases or would otherwise buy 2-3 full-price games a year, Game Pass is usually good value. If you mostly play one or two specific titles, buying them outright (and checking their all-time-low price) can work out cheaper. GamePassPrices, our sister site, tracks the full catalogue and works out the buy-vs-subscribe maths for you.
How much does Xbox Game Pass cost per month?
Microsoft offers a few tiers — a lower-cost Console/Core tier with a smaller catalogue and online multiplayer, and a higher Ultimate tier with the full PC + console catalogue, day-one releases and cloud gaming. Exact prices change over time and by region, so check current pricing on Xbox.com or see our own Game Pass tier pages for a breakdown.
Is there a free way to track Game Pass game prices?
Yes — GamePassPrices is free to use. It tracks the full catalogue, flags games leaving soon, and shows price history for every title so you can see whether buying a game (instead of or after Game Pass) is a genuine all-time low.
See if Game Pass is worth it
GamePassPrices is live now with the full catalogue, leaving-soon dates and buy-vs-subscribe value. Bookmark it the same way you bookmarked us.
Go to GamePassPrices.com