Game Pass Ultimate is the obvious winner for anyone with an Xbox console or who wants cloud gaming — but PC-only gamers can save real money by sticking with Game Pass PC if they don't need the extras.
With Ultimate's cloud gaming you can technically play Forza Motorsport on a toaster — as long as it runs a browser and has 10 Mbps internet.
You own or plan to buy an Xbox console
Ultimate is the only tier that unlocks console gaming and online multiplayer — PC-only tier literally does nothing on a console.
→ Pick Xbox Game Pass UltimateYou game exclusively on Windows PC and never touch a controller on the couch
You get the same PC library and EA Play for $8/mo less — that's $96/year staying in your pocket.
→ Pick Xbox Game Pass PCYou travel often and want to game on any screen
xCloud lets you stream hundreds of games to your phone or any browser, a feature PC tier simply doesn't have.
→ Pick Xbox Game Pass UltimateYou're a budget-conscious PC gamer curious about Game Pass
Lowest barrier to entry, same first-party day-one games, and you can always upgrade to Ultimate later without losing progress.
→ Pick Xbox Game Pass PC