In case you missed the news,Xbox Game Pass Ultimatesubscriptionsrecently went up in pricewith the rollout of anew “Standard” tier,which doesn’t include day-one access to first-party Xbox games. Thankfully, if you’re still keen on an Ultimate membership, CDKeys is offeringone-month subscription codesfor $11.19 ($9 off) andthree-month codesfor $29.79 (about $30 off). These aren’t the lowest prices we’ve seen, but they sure beat paying the subscription’s new price of $19.99 a month.

If you need a refresher, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate grants access to a massive library of downloadable games for Xbox consoles and PCs. Naturally, that includes first-party titles likeHalo InfiniteandHi-Fi Rushbut also great third-party games likeStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorandStarfield.It’ll also grant you access to highly anticipated games due to be released soon, likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,Fable,Perfect Dark,and other games that’ll be available within the next year or so. An Ultimate subscription also provides access to other perks including exclusive deals, an EA Play membership, and online multiplayer, making it a great value overall, especially at this discounted price.

We’re aware CDKeys isn’t a well-known merchant, but it’s a trusted retailer here atThe Vergethat often sells discounted gaming codes. That being said, if you would feel more comfortable making a purchase from a more reputable seller, Woot is offeringthree-month subscription codes for $36.49andone-month codes for $13.79until 1:59AM PT on September 14th.

A few more ways to save

• TheblackApple Watch Ultra 2is set to arrive on September 20th, butAmazonis currently selling it in its original color for $689 ($110 off). Aside from the color, the two wearables are identical, offering a more durable build than theforthcoming Series 10,more robust water resistance, and sensors for measuring various dive metrics. The Ultra 2 features Apple’s last-gen S9 SiP and second-gen ultra wideband chips, too, allowing you to take advantage of on-device Siri processing and Apple’s handydouble tap gesture,among other features. Plus, it will soon supportsleep apnea alerts(pending FDA clearance), just like the Series 10.Read our review.
• Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8has dropped to just $59.99 ($70 off) atAmazon,which is $5 shy of its all-time low. The budget-friendly tablet starts with 64GB of storage and ads and features an eight-inch, 1280 x 800 screen. That’s not as crisp as the display found on Amazon’s higher-end Fire tablets, but it’s sharper than the Fire HD 7 and good enough for basic entertainment needs. It also sports a relatively long battery life, making it a decent buy if you’re looking for an inexpensive device for watching TV or surfing the web.
• You can buyAeroGarden’s Harvest 2.0on sale atAmazonfor $72 ($18 off), which is its third-best price to date. If you’re new to gardening or are just looking for something relatively low-maintenance, I can’t recommend the AeroGarden enough. The LED-equipped planter is easy to use, with six pods that can grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs. You’ll have to buy most seed pods separately, but AeroGarden does include a complimentary starter kit and a bonus packet of lettuce seeds, so you can get started growing your indoor garden immediately.