Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Archives

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

How to get free games on PlayStation, PC and Xbox

The Epic Games Store offers a free game every week, featuring indie titles and blockbuster games like GTA 5 and Death Stranding. Amazon Prime Gaming provides free games for subscribers, including titles like the Mafia trilogy and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Xbox users can access free games through Amazon Prime Gaming and occasional offers on the Xbox Store, with current availability of Minecraft Legends. Microsoft also provides older titles for free sporadically, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a vast library of games for a monthly fee. On PlayStation, free games are primarily found through free-to-play titles like Fortnite, with PlayStation Plus offering access to a catalog of games, including The Last of Us Part I and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Oblivion Remastered Is Steam Deck Verified And Steeply Discounted For PC

Bethesda has unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, enhancing the original game from 2006. The game is available on Steam for .49 (originally .99), with a Deluxe Edition priced at .79 (down from .99). Fanatical is offering a free game with purchases over from a selection of 12 titles. The remaster includes the complete Oblivion experience with expansions and additional DLCs such as Fighter’s Stronghold and Mehrune’s Razor. The game has received Steam Deck Verification, and the Deluxe Edition features new quests and exclusive armors, alongside a digital art book and soundtrack app. It can also be accessed through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a 3-Month Membership costing .99.

Winsage

April 21, 2025

Microsoft, get your Game Pass out of my face! I’m turning off your notifications. Here’s how

A college student experienced persistent notifications from Microsoft Windows promoting the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, priced at .99 per month. While Windows 11 can be acquired for free or with a product key, most users receive it pre-installed on their devices after manufacturers pay licensing fees. The student found these notifications distracting, especially during important tasks, and noted that Microsoft also uses the Second Chance Out of the Box Experience (SCOOBE) to promote additional products like Office 365 and OneDrive. The student provided instructions on how to disable Xbox Game Pass notifications and the SCOOBE process through the Settings menu.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2025

Xbox Game Pass has expanded its offerings to include a variety of AAA games, day-one releases, and hidden gems. The Game of the Year contender, Blue Prince, has launched on the platform on its release day. The service features different tiers: Xbox Game Pass Core, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, each with varying pricing and game selections. The Ultimate tier provides the most comprehensive access, including both console and PC libraries and cloud gaming. Recommendations for standout titles are curated from the Ultimate tier, and the library is regularly updated with new releases.

AppWizard

April 6, 2025

GTA V joins Xbox and PC Game Pass this April with both Legacy and Enhanced versions | Esports News – The Times of India

Grand Theft Auto V will return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15, available on all Xbox consoles, cloud services, and for the first time on PC Game Pass. Both Legacy and Enhanced versions will be included, allowing for optimized gameplay across platforms. The game will support cross-platform play among players on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. No official end date for its availability on Game Pass has been provided, but it is expected to remain for approximately six months based on historical patterns.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

Xbox Game Pass April 2025: Here’s all new games coming and leaving platform, and what we know about subscription plans

In April 2025, Xbox Game Pass will introduce new games while removing some existing titles. New games being added include: - April 2: Asphalt Legends Unite (PC / Ultimate) - April 3: - Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition (Standard / Ultimate) - All You Need Is Help (Standard) - Still Wakes The Deep (Standard) - Wargroove 2 (Standard) - April 8: Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (PC / Standard / Ultimate) - April 15: Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) Games leaving the service on April 15 include: - Botany Manor (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Coral Island (Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Harold Halibut (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Homestead Arcana (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Kona (Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Orcs Must Die! 3 (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Turbo Golf Racing (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) Xbox Game Pass offers several subscription plans: - Xbox Game Pass PC: .99/month, full access to the PC library, new games on release day, member discounts, EA Play membership. - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month, online multiplayer, access to over 25 console games, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month, full access to the console library, online multiplayer, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, full access across all platforms, new games on release day, online multiplayer, cloud gaming, EA Play membership, exclusive perks. Game Pass members must purchase games separately if they leave the service, but they receive discounts before exit. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes cloud gaming.

BetaBeacon

March 28, 2025

Backbone One Xbox Edition is now available for Android

The Backbone One Xbox Edition controller has officially launched, designed for streaming Xbox Game Pass titles on Android phones.

BetaBeacon

March 27, 2025

Playing Xbox games on Android just got a lot easier with the Backbone One

The Backbone One Xbox Edition controller has arrived, featuring a sleek design inspired by the Xbox color scheme. It is designed to streamline the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) experience and is compatible with Xbox Remote Play. The controller offers USB-C connectivity for a seamless gaming experience on a wide range of devices. Priced at in the United States, it includes a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.

Winsage

March 16, 2025

Xbox Gaming Handheld details emerge as millions of soon-to-be stuck Windows 10 PCs get an unlikely savior in ChromeOS and Microsoft prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary

An upcoming Xbox gaming handheld, known as "Project Kennan," is being developed through a collaboration between ASUS and Microsoft. This device will run PC games but will not support exclusive Xbox console titles. Users will have access to a wide range of games through services like Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As Windows 11 enforces strict hardware requirements, many PCs will remain on Windows 10, prompting Google to enhance ChromeOS for Microsoft 365 compatibility, potentially attracting users to Chromebooks or allowing them to convert their existing Windows PCs to ChromeOS. Microsoft has integrated Copilot into GroupMe to enhance the messaging experience, aiming to revitalize the app among college students. This announcement coincides with Microsoft's plans to phase out Skype. Microsoft's 50th anniversary event is scheduled for April 4, 2025, where new AI and Copilot announcements are expected, although significant product launches may be unlikely. Epic Games and Qualcomm are collaborating to enhance the Easy Anti-Cheat system for Snapdragon X PCs, improving gaming experiences on these devices. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has been reviewed and described as the "Surface Pro on steroids." Windows Central has identified deals, including a bundle with a free Meta Quest 3S and discounts on WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition.