Game Pass Just Got Greedy — 50% Price Hike Explained

On October 2025, Microsoft stunned gamers by raising the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by ~50% — from $19.99 to $29.99/month. In this video, we break down what changed, what you now get, and whether the new price is justified. We'll compare the old vs new tiers, explore Netflix-style pressure, and see if gamers are justified in their backlash. #XboxGamePass #PriceHike #GamePass2025 #GamingNews #Xbox #SubscriptionDrama #UltimatePrice #GamingAnalysis #MicrosoftGaming #GamePassOverhaul Follow me here X/Twitter-https://x.com/console_core Twitch-  / consolecoregames   Kick-https://kick.com/garydaniels Intro 0:00-0:14 What’s Changing 0:15-1:17 Why Microsoft Did It 1:18-2:41 Reactions & Fallout 2:42-4:35 Outro 4:36-4:52