While we are absolutely convinced that Game Pass is worth the investment, the costs can add up quickly. Between Netflix, HBO, Disney+, and Spotify, subscription fatigue is real, and there always comes a moment in the year when you have to decide which services to cut. To help you manage your budget, we’ve rounded up the two tips to save money on Game Pass.
Manage Your Recurring Billing
The first tip is a quick win: turn off your recurring billing right now. You can easily do this directly on your Xbox by navigating to Settings > Account > Subscriptions, selecting your active subscription, and ensuring recurring billing is turned off.
Manage your Game Pass subscriptions
Alternatively, you can log into account.microsoft.com, click on Subscriptions in the side menu, select Manage, and disable automatic renewal. You can do this immediately after activating a subscription without losing any of your remaining playtime.
Why does this matter? First, it prevents you from accidentally paying for a month you might not even use. More importantly, keeping manual control allows you to take advantage of discounts and workarounds - something that is impossible if Microsoft has full control over your credit card.
Buy From Trusted Third-Party Resellers
Our second tip is equally straightforward: skip the official Microsoft Store and buy your digital codes from a reputable reseller like loaded.com. They offer discounts on Xbox subscriptions almost year-round.
This is exactly why I include links to them on my website - in my experience, they are highly reliable. Please note that while I am not currently affiliated with loaded.com, I am looking into setting something up in the near future. Keep an eye on potential local taxes at checkout before hitting the final payment button, but even with taxes included, you will almost always save a decent amount.
Game Pass and Xbox Deals
You can also look into marketplace websites like G2A, but keep in mind that G2A operates differently. It is an open marketplace rather than a direct retailer like loaded.com. This means you are buying from individual third-party sellers listed on the platform. While most transactions go smoothly, I personally tend to be very cautious here - especially when purchasing higher-value 1-year codes. Buy there at your own risk.
This article was written by a human and edited by Gemini 1.5 Flash.
Disclaimer: All content is created with the help of AI. Be aware of possible hallucinations or factual errors. When in doubt, always check with official sources.
