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What happens if I buy a game I have from 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 have to pay for games if I have Xbox Game Pass?

You can download the games and play them as often as you like, as long as you continue to pay the monthly fee. Some titles might become unavailable as others are added, but you also have the option of buying any of the collection outright at discounted prices.
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Can you buy a game with Game Pass and then cancel it?

No, when games leave the service you can no longer play them. You do get the option to buy them at a small discount but usually it's cheaper to get them elsewhere than buy them through the Microsoft store.
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How do I keep Game Pass games forever?

Game pass games are generally yours to play for as long as:
  1. The game is in the Game Pass program. Games come and go from Game Pass.
  2. Your Game Pass subscription is current. If you cancel your subscription you lose access to any games you don't own.
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Do you lose your games if you cancel play pass?

You can cancel or deactivate your subscription at any time and we'll stop measuring usage when your subscription ends. If an app you use or game you play leaves Play Pass: Apps and games at no charge: You can still use the app or game, but you may start to get ads or have to pay for in-app items.
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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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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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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worth it?

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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Can I get Game Pass for $1?

Microsoft has stopped its $1 trial offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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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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What is the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

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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Can you buy a whole year of Game Pass?

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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Can you still convert gold to Ultimate?

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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Is there a yearly Game Pass?

XBOX Game Pass Ultimate 12 Months + EA Play Activation Services Only for new customers(No CD/DVD/Code)
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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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What happens with 24 month Game Pass if you already have Game Pass?

If you're already an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass member, any days remaining in your subscription(s) will be converted to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a conversion ratio when you redeem the 24-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and those days will be added to your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription up to a ...
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How long do you own a Game Pass game?

How long do I have access to games within the Xbox Game Pass catalog? Xbox Game Pass members enjoy unlimited access to over 100 great games within Xbox Game Pass catalog, until either the member's subscription cancels/expires or a game leaves the Game Pass catalog.
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How long does $1 dollar Xbox Game Pass last?

Game pass games are generally yours to play for as long as: The game is in the Game Pass program. Games come and go from Game Pass. Your Game Pass subscription is current.
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Can I use Game Pass on 2 consoles?

If you pay for Game Pass you can share it between two consoles, and even play the same game on both at the same time.
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How many times can you refund Xbox Game Pass?

You may receive a refund within 30 days of your most recent recurring bill payment, limited to one request per subscription, per Microsoft Account.
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Is Xbox Gold still a thing?

Subscription continues automatically at regular price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms*. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.
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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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Do you own games with Game Pass Ultimate?

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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