2 Years Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via Game Pass Core: $239.85 + $1 New / $18.95 Lapsed Subscriber (Approx $9.99 P/M) @ JB Hi-Fi

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2 Years Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via Game Pass Core: $239.85 + $1 New / $18.95 Lapsed Subscriber (Approx $9.99 P/M) @ JB Hi-Fi

chocky005 on 27/12/2023 - 13:29 jbhifi.com.au (1436 clicks)
Last edited 04/01/2024 - 15:23 by 1 other user

Since the VPN hacks are very "temperamental" now this is the safest way I have found to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a few years at a discount using all Aus Money and AU vendor's websites.
This hack has been around for a while and sure it's been listed before but I used it the other day and got my Xbox subscription to Jan 2026 So can confirm it still works.

When converting to Ultimate an Xbox Game Pass Core 12 Month sub you will get 3:2 convert so 2 months for 3 months or 3 years of Core will get you 2 years of Ultimate.

You need to be either a NEW or EXPIRED Xbox account (not active)
Check you have the option to activate Ultimate being advertised at either https://account.microsoft.com or (https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-game-pass?xr=shellnav)
(don't use it yet)

Purchase 3 years XBOX Game Pass Core 12 Month - Xbox [Digital Code] from Amazon or JB for $79.95
Activate all Core Pass on your account via https://account.microsoft.com/billing/redeem so you have 3 years of Game Pass Core Active
Now use the link to update your account from Core to Ultimate pay for New accounts $1 or $18.95 for expired and converting to Ultimate will do 2 month for 3 months so you will get 2 years of Ultimate.

3 Years of Game Pass Core 12 Month sub $79.95 * 3 = $239.8($6.66 Per month Core)
converting to Ultimate $1 or $18.95 for 1 month
You will get 24 months (Excluding convert to Ultimate costs) ($9.99 Per month) for Ultimate

Retail $18.95 for Ultimate * 24 months = $454.80

The above hack does not work for Active Subs the conventions are not as good and closer to the real costs

Other info
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/what-is-t…

Use Cashrewards or Gift cards to make it cheaper if you want.

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com.au/XBOX-Game-Pass-Core-Month/dp/B0CM7…

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Elpres on 27/12/2023 - 13:37

+11

I just used a 'VPN hack' just the other day. 2 years and 1 month for ~$150. I was expired and got it until Jan 26.
- CartoonPizza on 27/12/2023 - 13:43
  
  Which VPN hack did you use?
  - patso on 30/01/2024 - 13:04
    
    -3
    
    Nunya works pretty well
- Ehty on 27/12/2023 - 13:44
  
  Where did you buy it from?
- Raj09 on 27/12/2023 - 13:46
  
  +2
  
  Did you use the Turkish uncle Bill?
  - CyberHippy on 28/12/2023 - 11:43
    
    Lol’d
- flashi007 on 27/12/2023 - 13:50
  
  Could you tell us how? Please.
  - Danstar on 27/12/2023 - 14:12
    
    I did it few months ago too. Just used the free google extension and bought from eneba
- starburstyellow on 27/12/2023 - 14:14
  
  Please share which hack you talking about. Thanks!
- Elpres on 27/12/2023 - 14:21
  
  +13
  
  I just bought from CDKeys 3 x 12 month Turkey Live Gold memberships - used VPN to appear in Turkey and then redeemed at the redeem site.
  Huge 'hack'.
  - DoesntEvenMatter on 27/12/2023 - 14:57
    
    Miss the old 1:1 gold to ultimate
  - Brakko on 27/12/2023 - 14:59
    
    Why was I only able to do one year. I thought they put a 12 month max on Turkey and Argentina.
  - BLAIL on 21/01/2024 - 09:49
    
    this doesnt work anymore - just tried it and ended up getting a refund
    - sp3tsnaz on 22/01/2024 - 11:28
      
      +1
      
      I just did mine earlier and it still works using the method in the Reddit post about it.
      
      https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/wiki/index/gold-ultima…
      
      3x12 month Core keys from CD Keys, then Turkey VPN to activate, then back into the AU account to "upgrade" to Ultimate for 18.95 which then converts the 3 years of the Core at a 2:3 ratio, so you get 2 years (+1 month for the 18.95) of Ultimate.
      - BLAIL on 22/01/2024 - 11:54
        
        +1
        
        @sp3tsnaz: I'll try again in 2 years time +1 for the reddit post, my mate hasnt renewed yet.
      - bargainerpro on 28/03/2024 - 17:14
        
        @sp3tsnaz: Can you give me a hand, please? I used the VPN method 2 years ago, and now it's expired. Back then I bought it via ENEBA, but can't seem to find the deal anymore. When logging into CDKEY, the prices are pretty much the same, so I see no savings there at all.
        Do you connect to a VPN before logging into CDKEYS to purchase the core 12 month packs or is there a specific keyword I should use when searching?
        Thanks!
    - owwreally on 28/03/2024 - 21:21
      
      Just bought 2 years Core via cdkeys for turkey = $128.98.
      
      Then followed the reddit example.
      Added it (with vpn) to microsoft account.
      
      Then disconnected and bought 1 month of game pass ultimate.
      
      Now its showing as expiring on 10th January 2025?
      Super confused.
      
      **Edit - think its 1st October 2025 which sounds about right.
      - mickeyjuiceman on 28/03/2024 - 21:40
        
        +1
        
        @owwreally: Yeah, Americans can't even do dates in a sensible way - Freedom Units for dates? #Deadset
Mickice on 27/12/2023 - 13:40

+13

So expensive…
- PainToad on 27/12/2023 - 13:53
  
  +7
  
  Yeah if the vpn hack isn’t working next time mines up got renewal I won’t be continuing.
  
  I simply don’t have enough time to play video games to justify the price.
  
  Cheap older games from Amazon will be my go to.
  - Mickice on 27/12/2023 - 13:54
    
    +3
    
    Just redeem the free Epic games.
  - plmko on 27/12/2023 - 13:56
    
    +1
    
    I think a lot of people are in the same boat. Xbox numbers must be pumped because of the cheap prices in the last 3 years.
  - reactor-au on 27/12/2023 - 14:07
    
    Yeah, I have to end up buying games when they leave game pass because I don't finish them in time. Even then there aren't really that man that interest me.
    
    An hours or two demo would be good enough for me to decide whether I want to buy a game, don't really need game pass.
  - FujinShu on 27/12/2023 - 15:46
    
    Yeah, and I am way too depressed to even be considering playing new games anyway.
  - Jklaro on 27/12/2023 - 17:06
    
    +2
    
    Xbox should do a hour based discount. So if you only want a 10 hour a month gamepass its half price. I got 2 kids that use my gamepass so its worth it for me. But me alone no time.
- Mooncakes on 27/12/2023 - 14:56
  
  +4
  
  $10/month isn't expensive, you only need to play like 2 or 3 AAA over 12 months games to make it worth it
  - Mickice on 27/12/2023 - 17:01
    
    +1
    
    Who has the time? Took me 60hrs to finish Horizon and 100hrs for Forbidden West, now i'm 45hrs into Days Gone.
  - relentless on 28/12/2023 - 03:22
    
    no decent AAA titles have been released for a while
  - blueastro on 28/12/2023 - 03:40
    
    -1
    
    2 or 3? I hardly have the energy nor time to finish one AAA game in a month
    - flashi007 on 28/12/2023 - 23:19
      
      +2
      
      Think they meant 2 or 3 over a year? (I could be wrong)
      - blueastro on 28/12/2023 - 23:24
        
        @flashi007: oh you are right, my bad there
- britta on 27/12/2023 - 15:18
  
  +4
  
  PlayStation Plus Deluxe just shy of $200 pre year. Now that’s expensive
  - Ford351 on 27/12/2023 - 15:22
    
    Any workarounds for PlayStation Plus for cheaper subscription? Just got the kids a PS4 but the subs are so expensive including from Turkey.
Raj09 on 27/12/2023 - 13:41

Thank you
BIGMAV on 27/12/2023 - 14:08

Can someone tag the vpn hack to try
- ashanrath on 27/12/2023 - 14:57
  
  It's not a "hack". Buy a cheap sub (Argentina, Turkey etc) from g2a or similar sites. Turn on the VPN, go to redeem.microsoft.com. Done.
bwatt72 on 27/12/2023 - 15:02

You need to be either a NEW or EXPIRED Xbox account (not active)

My 3 year subscription expired several months back that was when jb sold cards cheap each year and you could convert.

My subscription is expired since it ended as Microsoft can’t get the funds as old card so where does this put me when doing this? Do I pay the $1 or the $18

I did see officeworks was selling slightly below cost ultimate cards 3 months for $47 odd but that comes to $190 plus which is more than this deal
- PTG Benny on 27/12/2023 - 19:15
  
  Your an exisiting member so you would need to pay the $18.95 first as per the above instructions.
  Therefore you are better to buy the 12 month core card. I hope this helps you
  - bwatt72 on 27/12/2023 - 21:44
    
    Why just 12 months? Is it not better to max out as much as possible.
    So what’s the deal again if I just wanted 1yr or 2yr or max out at 3yr?
    How much core do I need and is it one off 18.95 how do I know this will work for me and will Microsoft not want updated card details then.
    - mitchjc91 on 28/12/2023 - 12:38
      
      The process works and you are right that you should load up 3 years and then it will cost you another $18.95.
      
      I just followed the process exactly as posted with a recently expired account I can confirm I've now got Ultimate until Jan 2026.
      - bwatt72 on 28/12/2023 - 13:54
        
        @mitchjc91: So just a one of $18.95 regardless if one year or two or three years?
        And what about my account having a card thats expired obviously Microsoft is contacting me probably automatically often saying to update details to pay subscription.
        Obviously getting cards etc as mentioned on this post no card purchase are needed and will not affect things right?
        
        mitchjc91 on 28/12/2023 - 16:02
        
        @bwatt72: Check you've turned off auto-renew. It may be prompting for new card info if it's trying to renew your membership with an expired card.
        
        I had payment info saved but auto-renew off. Make sure that you're logged in to your Microsoft account then confirm the link OP posted presents you the offer to proceed: https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-game-pass?xr=shellnav
        
        Not entirely sure what you mean by "no card purchases are needed". You need your card to pay the $18.95 and core membership activated on your account of any length, 3 years being optimal.
        
        The core membership gets converted to ultimate at 2/3 the length plus the 1 month you pay for upfront which requires card payment info.
        
        You would be the $18.95 up front for one month regardless off how long your core membership is then it should work out to:
        $80+$18.95 for 9 months of GPU
        $160+$18.95 for 17 months of GPU
        OR
        $240+$18.95 for 25 months of GPU
        
        Hope this helps!
s1kwitit on 27/12/2023 - 15:22

+3

Wait what, I better not be forced to leave my comfortable Turkish homeland!
Mortgagetightass on 27/12/2023 - 15:23

+2

unpopular opinion…but these may seem like great value. I've had gamepass for 4 years now. Half legit and half Turkey VPN etc..

it's expired recently, where did that $650 get me?

none of those games are mine. I dunno, maybe I'm old school lol. Physical media is GOAT to me.
- mickeyjuiceman on 27/12/2023 - 16:10
  
  -5
  
  Even with physical media, you're still only licencing it, not owning it, exactly the same as if you buy the digital download.
  - outlander on 27/12/2023 - 16:56
    
    +1
    
    Theoretically, yes, but practically they are worlds apart.
  - Rukiata on 27/12/2023 - 16:58
    
    +2
    
    but you can resell it..
    - mickeyjuiceman on 27/12/2023 - 17:52
      
      -1
      
      Yes, but in terms of "mine" it's no different, as neither are.
- Aftos on 27/12/2023 - 17:06
  
  -7
  
  OK boomer
  - Spendmore on 28/12/2023 - 02:52
    
    +4
    
    You know 'ok boomer' is kind of old now right?
    Quite ironic.
walkerxp on 27/12/2023 - 16:18

+3

It may be an old statement but at least you can re-sell or trade in a disc you can't do either with digital content. Physical equals $ back but digital equals zilch.
- Spendmore on 28/12/2023 - 02:55
  
  How many games are you buying for $15 or whatever per month?
Teamfight Tactics on 27/12/2023 - 16:24

+1

If you want to save money, you can share your account with up to nine devices. However, only the main account can play games with game clients like EA, Ubisoft, and others since they don't allow account sharing.
- ashanrath on 27/12/2023 - 18:30
  
  Wait what? On Xbox or on PC? On Xbox the access applies to any user on your "home" console (single device) and to your user account on any console. It's common to set the home console to a friend/family member and vice versa, but that's still just two people. How the hell do you expand that to nine devices?
  - Teamfight Tactics on 27/12/2023 - 19:04
    
    +2
    
    PC - https://youtu.be/9pTH93sOchk?t=5
    - ashanrath on 27/12/2023 - 19:12
      
      Ok fair enough for PC, but by far most people subbing to GPU will be doing it for console.
halbie123 on 27/12/2023 - 17:21

Does it matter how long after expiry to add these on? As mine doesn't expire til end of January.
- PTG Benny on 27/12/2023 - 19:16
  
  +1
  
  Nope, next day is fine
wakeupaaron on 02/01/2024 - 11:23

+4

Just purchased 3 x 12 MONTH XBOX LIVE GOLD MEMBERSHIP (TURKEY) from CDKeys ($50.39 each). Applied to redeem.microsoft.com account via VPN to Turkey. Disconnected VPN and upgraded membership to Game Pass Ultimate. Now expires 6/2/2026. Total cost : $170.12.
Did not get the $1 upgrade offer, so had to pay $18.95 to upgrade.
- Singu1arity on 04/01/2024 - 08:25
  
  Did you already have a subscription when doing this? I have a current one and have been thinking of extending it before they lock this method down!
  - wakeupaaron on 04/01/2024 - 09:07
    
    Membership was expired. You don't get the chance to upgrade when you have a current subscription, which is the part that converts the three years Live to Game Pass Ultimate.
  - Montyjpm on 04/01/2024 - 10:28
    
    -1
    
    I would want to know the same. wakeipaaron?
- BobcatJones on 06/01/2024 - 13:03
  
  As someone who’s sweet previous turkey subscription has just expired 2 days ago, do I need to wait any time to cash in on this?
halbie123 on 02/01/2024 - 15:42

This should technically work with EB games too as they're selling 12 mths for 79.95?

Only issue I see is when I try to click into the EB games website, the link is broken/deleted etc
got on 08/01/2024 - 10:10

+2

Also just did the trukey xbox live gold upgrade and worked. Thanks to those who have helped above.

Just a heads up, if you change the paying currency on CDKeys to USD and have a CC with decent exchange rates, you can get it for a little less. I got 3 x 12 months for $143 AUD
kees2000 on 16/01/2024 - 15:08

+2

Turkey Xbox Live Gold 3 x12 months, just converted to 2 years for me, 16 Jan. AU$154 + the one month of $18.95. Used Nord VPN obfuscated Turkey server.
FrugalDealHunter on 25/01/2024 - 11:41

Thanks to the above posters. Turkey Xbox Live gold 3x12 converted to 2 years for me. I got 3x codes off Cdkeys.

One note: make sure your MS account is set to the Australia region before you redeem the vouchers. Mine was set to US and when i tried to convert to GPU i got an error "Your subscription is from a different region" as I was trying to do the GPU upgrade via the Aus xbox store. The US xbox store worked OK but they don't have the $1 offer.

I had to contact Microsoft support to change my region to Aus before it worked via the Aus store.
Woody982 on 09/03/2024 - 12:40

Wow JB are useless. I'm trying to buy 3 of them… After the first one the other 2 have been cancelled. What a joke…. Tried buying another one again… Same thing

"Unfortunately, your recent order of $79.95 has failed our verification process and been cancelled.
We have not processed any payment
However please note that a pre-authorisation may still appear in your account as a pending transaction which is usually released by your bank within 1 - 3 business days.
Why has this happened?
Our verification process is crucial in protecting your online purchases with us. The verification of online orders is a necessary measure for the type of goods you have ordered due to the frequency at which illegal transactions are made by unauthorised persons, who are not the original cardholder.
. incorrect name, email address, address details or use of characters/symbols in the name fields
. you purchased from overseas (some products can only be purchases from Australia or New Zealand)
. the country your credit card was issued from
. you used a VPN or proxy IP during checkoutUnfortunately, your recent order of $79.95 has failed our verification process and been cancelled.
We have not processed any payment
However please note that a pre-authorisation may still appear in your account as a pending transaction which is usually released by your bank within 1 - 3 business days.
Why has this happened?
Our verification process is crucial in protecting your online purchases with us. The verification of online orders is a necessary measure for the type of goods you have ordered due to the frequency at which illegal transactions are made by unauthorised persons, who are not the original cardholder.
. incorrect name, email address, address details or use of characters/symbols in the name fields
. you purchased from overseas (some products can only be purchases from Australia or New Zealand)
. the country your credit card was issued from
. you used a VPN or proxy IP during checkout"
awc825 on 13/03/2024 - 11:42

Does the Turkey VPN method still work? My sub expires at end of month so I'd like to know if it's ok.
acantoni on 23/03/2024 - 16:20

I just bought a new laptop which comes with a "free" 1 month of game pass. which i have not activated yet.
I assume i should do this before activating my "free" month or it will count as an "active" subscription and doesnt work? does anyone know?
Goldberg on 24/04/2024 - 15:28

My Sub just expired and wanting to know if anyone has successfully used Turkey method 🙏
- jawshy on 25/04/2024 - 19:22
  
  +1
  
  Just renewed my game pass, the VPN method with buying overseas Game Pass Core keys and upgrading to Ultimate still works fine (I bought an India key and used free UrbanVPN).
  
  Important to note however is recently Microsoft has changed the limits on how much Game Pass subscriptions can be stacked in certain countries (13 months max for Game Pass Core). I assume this is tied to the code itself, but I am not certain.
  
  These countries include:
  * Argentina (EA Play)
  * Brazil
  * Chile
  * Colombia
  * Mexico
  * Singapore
  * Taiwan
  * Turkey (EA Play)
  
  EA Play duration is unaffected apparently (though with the 13 month limit I am not sure if that means if you go over that limit, that only EA Play will have the longer duration or if it is guided by the length of Game Pass Ultimate)
  
  The 2 exceptions are marked by the EA Play next to the country, they also will follow the 13 month maximum.
  
  This will only be an issue if you are planning to stack more than 12 months for conversion in those countries.
  - danielb04 on 26/04/2024 - 22:28
    
    Interested where you got your India keys from? Eneba?
    - jawshy on 27/04/2024 - 00:39
      
      +1
      
      Yeah. There's different key sites out there with their own pricing differences. Worth looking up on multiple sites if you want best deal (and to try and find keys that aren't from the countries with 13 month limits if that is a concern).
      
      Paid about $53 dollars for a 12 month key after services fees and all that.
  - Goldberg on 28/04/2024 - 13:28
    
    +1
    
    Thanls jawshy. Managed to secure 3 x Xbox Core via India and converting to Ultimate for the next 2 years.
    - Viospeed on 05/05/2024 - 21:49
      
      How much was the total AUD for that?
phakawi on 16/06/2024 - 14:10

Bought this https://codekie.com/en-au/products/xbox-pass-core-12-months-… last night 3 years worth they emailed me 6 (25 letter/number code) witch i put into Microsoft's redeem code page while in VPN India but they did not work so I sent them a ticket for this problem and I went to bed .Got up this morning checked my emails and there was no reply to my ticket,so I thought that I will try the code's again and this time they worked , each code's were for 6 month's .Then I turned my VPN off (Urban VPN) then logged into my Microsoft account paid $1 for 1 month ultimate Game pass upgrade and now I have Ultimate game pass for 2 years,