T‑Mobile announced that its new T‑Mix mobile plans, due to arrive in November, will let customers add Xbox Game Pass as a selectable benefit through a new program called “Picks.” The carrier said the feature will offer subscribers the choice of Game Pass Premium or Game Pass Ultimate depending on the plan tier.
how the T‑Mix picks work
T‑Mobile described T‑Mix as a three‑tier offering. Each tier includes a number of “Picks” that customers can select from a menu of digital services and perks. T‑Mobile listed the available Picks as:
- Apple TV
- DashPass by DoorDash
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Pandora
- SiriusXM
- Apple Music
- ESPN Unlimited
- Delta SkyMiles
- Google Gemini
- Paramount+
- Xbox Game Pass
- YouTube Premium
T‑Mix Standard starts at $55 per month for one line and includes one Pick; T‑Mix More starts at $75 per month for one line and includes two Picks and supports Game Pass Premium; and T‑Mix Loaded starts at $95 per month for one line, includes three Picks and offers an option to add Game Pass Ultimate, T‑Mobile said.
subscription bundling for console gamers
Xbox Game Pass has previously partnered with other subscription services as part of member benefits, but T‑Mobile’s announcement marks the first time Microsoft’s subscription service will be bundled as a selectable benefit inside a U.S. mobile carrier’s mainstream plan. T‑Mobile positioned Picks as a way for customers to tailor their plan toward streaming, music, gaming, food delivery, sports, artificial intelligence features, and device promotions.
The company’s announcement did not include a specific launch date in November or additional details about regional availability or how existing T‑Mobile customers can migrate to T‑Mix. T‑Mobile said the T‑Mix plans will go on sale in November and provided the Picks list and starting prices for the three tiers.
- What T‑Mobile announced: T‑Mix plans with a Picks feature including Xbox Game Pass as a selectable benefit.
- Plans and starting prices: Standard $55/month (1 Pick), More $75/month (2 Picks, Game Pass Premium included), Loaded $95/month (3 Picks, option for Game Pass Ultimate).
- Launch window: November.
Representatives for T‑Mobile and Microsoft did not provide additional comment beyond the announcement materials included in T‑Mobile’s reveal. The carrier invited customers to review the Picks options when T‑Mix becomes available in November.
