Xbox Game Pass celebrates 25th anniversary with 35% off as Halo, Gears of War, and Fable added to the lineup

Xbox gamers can save themselves a fair bit of money ahead of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations, with a whopping 35% discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, offering access to a huge library of games from some of the console's most beloved franchises.

Microsoft will celebrate 25 years of Xbox on 15 November 2026, marking the original console's North American launch alongside Halo: Combat Evolved. Since then, Xbox has become one of gaming's biggest names, competing with Nintendo and PlayStation.

Often described as the "Netflix of gaming", Xbox Game Pass offers hundreds of games for a monthly fee, with Ultimate featuring everything from AAA blockbusters and first-party hits to indie gems and retro classics. This latest 35% Amazon discount makes the subscription even more affordable, while Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play supported games without downloading them.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops 35% in Amazon deal

The discount in question is for three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, bringing the price down from £50.97 to just £32.99, saving you £17.98. That works out at just £11 per month, compared to the usual £16.99, saving you almost £6 each month.

Once the three months are up, your subscription may renew at the standard rate unless you turn off recurring billing, so it's worth checking your renewal settings to avoid any unexpected charges.

How to claim your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Amazon discount

• Purchase the three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription from Amazon.
• Once purchased, find your digital code in your Amazon account or confirmation email.
• Head to redeem.microsoft.com and sign in to your Microsoft account.
• Enter your 25-character code and follow the on-screen instructions.
• That's it! Your three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be added to your account.

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Who can claim the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Amazon discount?

The standard three-month digital code can be redeemed by both new and existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. However, keep in mind that this is a UK code, so make sure it's compatible with the region associated with your Microsoft account.

Better still, existing Ultimate subscribers can add the three months to their current membership. For example, if you have one month remaining, redeeming the code should extend your subscription to four months.

If you're subscribed to a different Game Pass tier, conversion rates may apply, so it's worth checking the redemption terms before purchasing.

What's included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you gain access to hundreds of games across Xbox consoles and PC. These include first-party Xbox releases such as Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved, alongside third-party AAA blockbusters, indie gems and retro classics.

Speaking of first-party games, Ultimate also offers day-one access to select new releases, including the upcoming Fable reboot, which launches on 23 February 2027.

Other perks include EA Play, offering access to a library of EA-published games and selected trials, including EA Sports FC 27. The full game is expected to join EA Play at a later date, while members can also benefit from a 10% discount on eligible EA digital purchases, including FC Points.

Of course, there's also online console multiplayer, Xbox Cloud Gaming for supported titles, exclusive member discounts and additional in-game benefits.

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Halo, Gears of War and more Xbox classics join Game Pass

As part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations, eight beloved classics are joining the Game Pass Essential library on 15 November.

These include Halo: Spartan Assault, Gears of War: Judgment, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Better still, Rare's Viva Piñata and Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise are also joining the lineup.

While some of these classics are already available through higher Game Pass tiers, their arrival on Essential gives even more subscribers the chance to revisit some of Xbox's most beloved games.

At the time of writing, Amazon hasn't confirmed when its 35% Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount will end, so it's worth checking the current price before purchasing.