New prices for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions in Spain, Mexico and Colombia

The prices of Xbox Game Pass move in January and the annual plan becomes the most logical.

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The market for Xbox Game Pass digital codes has kicked off 2026 with a vastly different landscape compared to the end of last year. Far from the calm that many expected after the holidays, January has arrived with prices in constant flux, small but continuous adjustments that, when viewed together, paint a clear picture: the cost of Game Pass is rising in key markets like Spain, Mexico, and Colombia.

We’re not witnessing a one-time spike or a temporary slip-up. Everything points to a progressive price reordering, especially visible in the most popular plans. And in this process, there’s a silent yet significant change: short-term codes are no longer the most balanced option, something that had been the norm for years.

The balance between 3 and 12 months no longer exists

Until recently, chaining 3-month codes made sense for flexibility or minor economic advantages. That scenario has changed. The real monthly price difference has widened, and currently, maintaining Game Pass on a quarterly basis means paying more for the exact same service.

Current Xbox Game Pass prices in January 2026

These are the values currently moving in the digital code market for Spain, Mexico, and Colombia:

In perspective, the 12-month plan has become the most coherent option for anyone who regularly uses Game Pass. Not for convenience, but for pure economic logic.

Securing a full year allows:

• Locking in the current price before new adjustments

• Reducing exposure to staggered price hikes every few months

• Lowering the real monthly cost, something that’s becoming increasingly difficult with short-term plans

With this context and a clearly rising price trend, waiting no longer plays in the user’s favor. For those who know they’ll continue using Game Pass throughout 2026, the annual plan is not just the most convenient option: it’s the only way to keep spending under control in a market that’s adjusting with less margin every time.