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Should I buy gold 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 is better Ultimate Game Pass or Gold?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play.
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Is games with gold the same as game pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold and exclusive member deals.
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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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Is it better to get Game Pass or buy the games?

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 Game Pass more expensive than gold?

If you only play a handful of online titles on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and aren't interested in the hundreds of games available on Game Pass, you'll technically save a bunch of money sticking with Gold compared to the $14.99 per month Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
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Does Game Pass give you the game forever?

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. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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Do I still need gold if I have game pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.
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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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Is buying Game Pass worth it?

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.
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What happens if I buy Game Pass and gold?

What happens to my Gold benefits if I upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? You'll still enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.
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How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.
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How much is a year of Game Pass?

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 pay Xbox game pass yearly?

Can you buy 12 months of Xbox 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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Is Xbox Games Pass Ultimate worth it?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an obvious purchase for anyone planning to play games on both Xbox and PC. It's cheaper than paying for each platform's library separately, and includes online play for the console, which would be worth the monthly fee alone.
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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.
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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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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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Does Game Pass Ultimate replace gold?

Once you buy the $1 Game Pass Ultimate trial, your prepaid months of Xbox Live Gold will automatically convert. It's now safe to take advantage of the $1 Game Pass Ultimate trial.
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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.
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How long do most games stay on Game Pass?

How long do games typically stay on there for? They usual stay around for about a year/18 months but some stay longer. The GTA games often have quite short stays, about 3 months.
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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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Why is Xbox Gold so expensive now?

"We invest in our community by strengthening the digital safety of our players, enabling new ways to share, communicate and play with your friends, and delivering industry leading reliability across our network," Microsoft said as part of its rationale for raising prices, while adding: "In many markets, the price of ...
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How can I get $5 for free on Xbox?

What you need to know. Digital game pre-orders are eligible for this promotional offer and you'll earn points when your payment is processed. With Level 2 status, you can get a $5 Xbox gift card for 4,800 points. Remember, points don't have any cash value and redemption offers are subject to change.
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