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Can you still play games after they leave game pass PC?

Can I still play games after they leave Game Pass? 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.
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Can you keep games after game pass expires?

No. Same as with Games with Gold, you need to have a current Xbox Game Pass subscription (or Xbox Live Gold subscription) to play games downloaded associated with those programs.
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Do you lose your games if you cancel PC 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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How long does Game Pass last on PC?

PC Game Pass — PC 1 Month.
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What happens when games are removed from Game Pass?

Unfortunately, you can't play the game for free once it's been removed from Game Pass - even if you've installed it on your Xbox or PC. This doesn't mean you won't be able to play the game at all. But in order to play the game, you have to buy it first. Rest assured, your save game will still be available online.
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Can you still play games after Xbox game pass expires?

How to get free Game Pass forever?

If you're looking for totally unlimited access to Xbox Game Pass—I'm afraid you're out of luck. The only way to get a free subscription is to take advantage of trials. There are also special bundles that offer Game Pass access at a discounted rate.
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How does PC Game Pass work?

PC Game Pass is a monthly subscription service that offers a library of full games to download and play on your machine without any further fees. The list of games is curated and updated each month, with some added and some less popular titles being removed.
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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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Is Game Pass worth it for PC?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate really $1?

Join now to get your first month for $1.

Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms.
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Is Game Pass Ultimate 1 dollar?

Microsoft's top-tier gaming streamer is $14.99 a month, but new subscribers can get the first month of access for just $1. Not only is this cheaper than the standard Ultimate fee, but also a discount from the Game Pass console and PC fee of $9.99 a month.
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Why is PC Game Pass so cheap?

The one reason Microsoft might keep Game Pass cheap is that the company gets a 30% cut of every digital purchase on Xbox—the profit of keeping more people in the ecosystem could outweigh the benefit in increasing Game Pass's price (and the inevitable loss of a few subscribers).
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Does Game Pass PC work with steam?

You can definitely play Game Pass games on Steam Deck, though it'll take a few steps. Thankfully, the Steam Deck is a pretty versatile device, so if you're willing to perform the required steps, you can enjoy your subscription on the go soon enough.
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What's the difference between PC and Xbox Game Pass?

There are three tiers to Xbox Game Pass: Console, PC and Ultimate. The first includes only Xbox games, the second is for Windows PC gamers and the third covers both platforms. Moreover, PC and Ultimate tiers include access to EA Play, which consists of access to EA games, rewards and other members-only content.
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What is the longest Game Pass subscription?

When you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, we'll apply any prepaid time you have on Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, or EA Play subscriptions toward the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan at the current conversion ratio, up to a maximum of 36 months.
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How long is Game Pass $1 a month?

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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How do I claim my free Game Pass on PC?

Game catalog varies overtime, by region and by device.
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How to Redeem Your Free 3 Months Xbox Game Pass*
  1. Click on the "Microsoft Store"
  2. "Log in" to your Microsoft Store Account.
  3. Click on "My Library"
  4. On the left hand column, select "Included with device"
  5. Click on "Get" and redeem your free Xbox 3 months pass*!
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Can I import Game Pass games to Steam?

Thankfully, there's an open-source tool that will do the job for you, which is especially useful for adding games from Xbox Game Pass to Steam. Step 1: To start, you need to download a tool known as UWPHook.
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Can you add games from Game Pass to Steam?

To clarify: you can't actually install any Game Pass games on the Steam Deck, but you can install a browser that runs Cloud Gaming — which will allow you to stream most games from the Game Pass library.
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Which is better Steam or Epic Games?

Steam is a much better gaming platform than Epic Games. Steam has a larger selection of games than Epic does, and is supported on many more Operating Systems. Epic has a few popular exclusive games, but for the most part Steam has it beat and has a much larger community of players making it better.
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Is Xbox losing money on Game Pass?

It's not a huge surprise, and the percentage probably differs a lot depending on whether the game in question is an Xbox first-party title or a smaller indie, but it does confirm that Xbox is losing out on sales when it puts its games on Game Pass.
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Is Xbox Series S worth it?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.
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Can you buy Game Pass for a year?

Yes, you can redeem multiple Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discounts all at once, also known as stacking the codes, to get the full 12 months. In fact, you can get a full 36 months' worth (or 3 years) if you're expecting the price to go up. Each year will save you $92 compared to Microsoft's price.
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What is the best game pass to buy?

The best Game Pass Games on Xbox and PC
  • Minecraft.
  • Stardew Valley.
  • Wasteland 3.
  • Vampire Survivors.
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
  • Pentiment.
  • A Plague Tale: Requiem.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
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How long is the PC Game Pass $1 dollar?

Get your first month for $1, then $9.99/mo.
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