What the deal actually is
This isn't a straight discount link. You're stacking Xbox gift cards at reduced rates to effectively pay around £7.69 a month for Game Pass Ultimate across ten months. It takes a bit of doing, and it only works if your account is new or your last subscription has fully expired. If you're currently active, stop here, this one isn't for you.
The deal's been floating around HotUKDeals with a serious amount of community heat, over 3,000 degrees, which in that ecosystem means real people have tried it and it held up. That's not nothing.
Is the faff worth it?
Honestly, for what Game Pass Ultimate actually gives you, yes. You're talking access to hundreds of games across console and PC, day-one releases included, plus EA Play thrown in. I've personally used Game Pass to get through a solid three months of evenings without buying a single game. That feels like proper value.
The stacking method is a bit fiddly. You'll need to buy the gift cards separately, redeem them in the right order, and make sure your account status qualifies. It's not complicated, but it's not one click either.
Honest reservation
Microsoft has quietly tightened up on some stacking loopholes before. There's no guarantee this works forever, and stock on the discounted gift cards moves fast. If you're keen, don't sit on it for a week.
Also worth noting: once you're back on an active subscription, you lose access to this pricing tier. So time it right.