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Can you keep games if Xbox Game Pass expires?

No, just like Game Pass for console you cannot keep the games once your subscription lapses. Just like every other subscription service. Can you keep a game add-on (if I own a base game) after the Xbox Game Pass expires? No you would not.
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Do Xbox Game Pass games stay after it expires?

Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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What happens if you don't pay Xbox Game Pass?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.
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Do games delete if you cancel Game Pass?

Once your subscription lapses, any games that you downloaded via Game Pass will become inaccessible unless you renew your subscription or buy them outright.
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Do I lose Xbox Live If I cancel Game Pass?

You can cancel your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at any time, and you'll continue to have access to your Ultimate benefits until your prepaid time ends, at which point you won't be charged again.
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Can you still play games after Xbox game pass expires?

How much is Game Pass Ultimate a year?

The annual price of Game Pass Ultimate ($180/year) is equal to the yearly cost of subscribing to Live Gold ($60/year) and the basic Game Pass for console or PC ($120/year).
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Do you lose games with gold after Xbox Live expires?

What happens to my Games with Gold games if I cancel my Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription? You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription.
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

At an entry price of $9.99 / £7.99 a month, the subscription is reasonably affordable compared to many other gaming or streaming services out there. With upwards of a reported 25 million subscribers, Xbox Game Pass has grown exponentially, jumping by seven million from 2021 to 2022.
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Is it better to buy Xbox Live or Game Pass?

Are you someone who is going to play a few games online and only those games on a regular basis? Then you'll want Xbox Live Gold. On the other hand, if you want what is the equivalent to "Netflix for video games," then Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an easy choice.
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What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Without a doubt, the biggest difference between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate is Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly called Project xCloud). Although it's still technically in beta, it allows you to play AAA games from the comfort of your mobile device or PC.
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How much is Game Pass for a month?

After first month, subscription continues automatically at $14.99/month unless cancelled. See terms. The subscription includes: Play over 100 high-quality games for console, PC, phones and tablets.
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Are games with gold free forever?

How long can you keep an Xbox Games with Gold game? Once you've downloaded an Xbox Games with Gold game, you'll be able to play it whenever you like. Even if you delete the game, you'll be able to download it again as part of your subscription.
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Can you not buy Xbox Live Gold for a year anymore?

Yearly sub removal from Xbox Store not an error

What is this? “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online store,” reads the statement. “Customers can still sign up for a one month or three month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store.”
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How much is a yearly Xbox Live subscription?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate always $1?

With games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Join now to get your first month for $1. Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account.
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How much is 2 years of Game Pass Ultimate?

2-Years of Game Pass Ultimate for $135 (Save $224)

First up, your Game Pass subscription must not currently be active - I repeat, you must not have an active Game Pass for this to work.
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How long is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1?

The $1 is only valid for new members for the first month. After the first month you will be charged monthly of the original price being $10 unless you turn off reoccurring bills under the billing tab of your Microsoft account.
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Why did Microsoft remove 12 month subscription?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Is Xbox getting rid of Xbox Live?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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How many years of Xbox Live can I stack?

They do not expire. Yes you can stack up to 3 years onto an account.
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Can I get old games with gold?

First announced during E3 2013, the Games with Gold program offers free Xbox 360 games to users who have an Xbox Live Gold subscription. The program was extended to the Xbox One a year later. Starting October 2022, the program no longer offers games for the Xbox 360.
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Do you still need Xbox Gold to play free games?

Xbox has changed its Xbox Live Gold membership to no longer apply to free-to-play games. That means more than 50 titles are now truly free and don't require a paid subscription to play them. You will still need a free Xbox Live account but don't have to pay for Gold membership.
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What games don t need Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox: Free Games You Can Play Without Gold
  • Apex Legends. Respawn Entertainment hit it out of the park with Apex Legends, a battle royale that blends in elements of the hero-shooter genre. ...
  • Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific. ...
  • Destiny 2. ...
  • Fortnite. ...
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer. ...
  • PUBG: Battlegrounds. ...
  • Roblox.
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How many times can you get Game Pass for $1?

Currently gamers can pay just $1 to access hundreds of titles across PC and Xbox via Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service—but don't activate that one-month trial just yet. If you play your cards right, you can use that same dollar to lock in a steep discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for up to three years.
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What is the cheapest Game Pass option?

The Xbox Game Pass price system works across three tiers: Console, PC, and Ultimate. Anyone taking up the subscription on console or PC will be looking to pay $9.99 / £7.99 per month.
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