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A Microsoft implemented changes to the subscription conversion process Xbox Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Now, users who choose this conversion will receive benefits at a ratio of three to two (3:2), which means that 12 months of Live Gold will be equivalent to 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Previously, it was possible to perform the conversion using a one-to-one correspondence (1:1), which had become an efficient way to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a discount. Despite the recent changes, this may still be an attractive option for players looking to save money.
Is it worth converting Live Gold to Game Pass?
With Microsoft’s recent price increases, a 12-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate currently costs R$ 600, with no discounted annual, quarterly, or semi-annual subscription options available. As for Xbox Live Gold, there are 3-month (R$ 85.99), 6-month (R$ 171.98), and 12-month (R$ 199.99) options, which can be purchased using digital cards.
Considering the new conversion system between services (3:2 ratio) and the desired one-year subscription period, the most cost-effective option would be to purchase 18 months of Live Gold, totaling approximately R$ 372. This way, you can save 61,29% compared to the standard 12-month price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. From a cost-benefit perspective alone, this is the most efficient option in terms of discount.
The benefits are also significant if the user chooses to purchase 12 months of Live Gold and wants to get only 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, resulting in savings of 50% compared to the same period at the regular price of R$ 400.
It's important to remember that the system has a 36-month limit for Live Gold subscriptions, which currently provide up to 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, you must redeem all the months you want before converting them.
New prices for converting Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass
Under Microsoft's new policy for converting Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, we have:
- 3 months of Live Gold is equivalent to 2 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for R$ 85.99
- 6 months of Live Gold is equivalent to 4 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for R$ 171.98
- 12 months of Live Gold is equivalent to 8 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for R$ 199.99
- 18 months of Live Gold is equivalent to 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by R$ 372
Even with a price increase of 86% for 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate compared to the previous conversion rate (1:1), this method still represents a discount of 61,29% compared to a traditional subscription to the service for the same period. Therefore, this alternative remains cost-effective for gamers looking for the best value.
Source: TecMundo