Do I need an Xbox for Game Pass?

Game Pass subscriptions are available for use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and your mobile device. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate works on console, mobile device, and PC, and it also comes with an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Can I play Xbox Game Pass on PC without an Xbox?

Yes, we can play Xbox games on PC even if we do not own an Xbox console at home. Thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming, all the best Xbox games can be played online by streaming them on our computer, anywhere around the world!

Is Xbox worth it just for Game Pass?

If you have access to larger funds and enjoy a balance of console and PC gaming, then Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the right way to go at $14.99 / £10.99 (opens in new tab) per month. By opting for this, you even get the freedom to stream via the cloud or play on mobile with further free perks and offers.

What happens if you don't have Xbox Game Pass?

If you don't pay or cancel your account, you won't be able to play anything that was from Xbox Game Pass.

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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How much does Game Pass cost per month?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.

How much does Game Pass cost a year?

Meanwhile, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership includes Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. 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).

What does Game Pass include?

Does Game Pass give you free games?

Games with Gold is a benefit of both Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The program provides Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with free, hand-selected games every month.

What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and 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.

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.

Is Xbox Game Pass only $1?

The $1 trial has allowed people to sign up to Xbox Game Pass for a month, before the full Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription kicks in at $14.99 per month or $9.99 a month for the PC- or console-only subscriptions.

How do I get Game Pass on my computer?

Access Game Pass games on PC via the Xbox app

This is the easiest, most user-friendly method of finding Game Pass games that will play on a PC. First, download the new Xbox app on the Microsoft Store on either Windows 10 or 11. Head to the Microsoft Store and search for the Xbox app, or find it at this link.

Is Xbox Game Pass $1 a month?

Xbox Game Pass started in June 2017, with the $1 trial subscription offers quickly following. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which bundles an Xbox Live Gold membership with access to Game Pass' console and PC libraries for a $14.99 monthly fee, was introduced in 2019.

How many games are on Game Pass?

Xbox Games Pass gives you access to well over 300 games to download and play on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S for one monthly fee. If you upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you also get Xbox Live Gold, PC Game Pass, EA Play and access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, all for the same price.

Can I play game pass games offline?

Once completed, you can go offline at any time and launch those games whenever you want to play them, without needing to sign in online each time. Note PC Game Pass game licenses expire after 30 days when playing offline, and licenses for owned games expire after 14 days.

Are Xbox Live and Game Pass the same?

Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Live Gold, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.)

Does Game Pass have a yearly subscription?

Each year will save you $92 compared to Microsoft's price. This Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 12-month discount code for February 2023 is exclusive to The Shortcut. Our Xbox Game Pass experts compared this offer with what Microsoft charges, which is a total of $180 for 12 months.

Can I share my Xbox Game Pass with family?

Note At this time, Game Pass Friends & Family is only available in Colombia, Chile, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden. Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family is a Game Pass plan that allows up to five friends and family members to share Game Pass Ultimate benefits.

Why did I get a free $10 dollars from Xbox?

Fans began receiving free $10 vouchers in their Xbox Live messages yesterday as part of Xbox's ongoing Spring celebration (via ComicBook). "Spring sale starts today!" reads the message.

What is the cheapest Game Pass option?

Is everything on Xbox Game Pass free?

Xbox Game Pass gives subscribers access to over 250 games, and the library is constantly changing. You simply pay a monthly fee and you can play as many of those games for as long as you like until your subscription expires, or the game leaves the library.

Can you play online without Xbox Live?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Is Xbox Gold worth it?

Is Xbox Live Gold worth it? Xbox Live Gold is only worth it if you're an Xbox console gamer who wants to frequently play multiplayer games online with a few free titles per month. You'll have VIP status in some arenas, while you'll also receive discounts and avatar items now and again.