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Is Game Pass Ultimate cheaper than Xbox Live Gold and game pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate takes that value even further, costing just $5 more at $14.99. For console gamers, you're already saving money on purchasing Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold when you go Ultimate. The fact that it also includes the PC library, EA Play, and cloud gaming is just icing on the cake.
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Is it better to get Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold?

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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Is it cheaper to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price is $14.99 / £10.99 per month, but you'll also find three-month memberships available for $41.99 / £32.99. Although it's more expensive, it's also better value for money overall, and you'll find plenty of Xbox Game Pass deals to lower that price as well.
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Is Game Pass or Gold cheaper?

Increase the time on Xbox Live Gold, not standard Xbox Game Pass—Xbox Live Gold is the cheaper option.
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Do you still have to pay for both Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate if you upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate?

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.) Windows games in the catalogue don't require a separate subscription for online multiplayer gaming.
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How much is a year of Game Pass Ultimate?

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.
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Can you keep getting Gamepass for $1?

Microsoft has stopped its $1 trial offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The trial has been available for years, with brief periods where it wasn't always available in certain markets, and it now looks like Microsoft is considering new promotions instead.
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What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

The Ultimate version of the Xbox Game Pass does come with a year of Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Live Gold, and Xbox Cloud are all included in the pricier membership. Xbox Cloud Gaming is undoubtedly the most notable distinction between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 a month?

New Game Pass subscribers can no longer get their first month for a dollar, as Microsoft has stopped offering its introductory Game Pass promotion. In a statement to The Verge, Xbox head of global communications Kari Perez confirmed that the offer is no more.
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Can I convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate 2023?

Now, you can convert your Live Gold subscription to Game Pass Ultimate directly through your Xbox account. Simply order Game Pass Ultimate and pay the fee: $1 for new users or $15 for existing users. If you create a new account, you will qualify for the $1 fee.
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How much does Game Pass Ultimate cost per month?

Play hundreds of high-quality games solo or with friends on console, PC, or cloud. There's always something new to play with Ultimate. Subscription continues automatically at $14.99/mo.
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Do you get to keep games forever with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

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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How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass games forever?

They remain available for your use for as long as you have an Xbox Gold membership. If you drop to the free Silver level or delete your account entirely, then you will not be able to keep using these games unless you outright purchase them.
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What's the point of Xbox Live Gold?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world.
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Can you buy a year of Game Pass Ultimate?

Yes. When I find a really good Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount, I usually buy an entire year of the membership and because it's stackable, I'm set for 1 year.
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How long does free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate last?

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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Why did Xbox give me a free $10 dollars?

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.
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Is Xbox Ultimate worth it?

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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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How much is the cheapest Game Pass?

Choose the plan that's right for you
  • Game Pass Ultimate. BEST DEAL. Get Game Pass Ultimate. for. $14.99/month* ...
  • PC Game Pass. Get PC Game Pass. for. $9.99/month* ...
  • Game Pass for Console. Get Game Pass for Console. for. $9.99/month*
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How to convert Xbox Gold to Ultimate for free?

How to convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate
  1. Open Microsoft account.
  2. Click the Service and subscriptions tab.
  3. Under the “Xbox Live Gold” section, click the Manage link.
  4. Click the Redeem a card or code link. ...
  5. Confirm the 25-character code.
  6. Click the Next button.
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How much does it cost to upgrade from Xbox Gold to Ultimate?

For some context on how much money you can save: it costs about $180 for three years of Xbox Live Gold. Add the $1 promotion, and you're getting three years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for about $181 — whereas if you paid the full $14.99 per month for Game Pass Ultimate, those three years would cost you almost $540.
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Can I share my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 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.
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