What is the advantage of Game Pass?

Play new games on day one. Plus, enjoy hundreds of high-quality games with friends on console, PC, or cloud. With games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account.

What are the benefits of Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass has unlimited access to over 100 high-quality games—with titles added all the time. Whether you play console games, PC games, or both, there's a plan for you. Join Xbox Game Pass for one low monthly price and discover your next favorite game.

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.

Do you keep the games from Xbox Game Pass?

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.

Do I keep games forever if I download them on Game Pass?

Games and DLC will not be deleted from your hard drive until you want them gone, even if they've been rolled out from the Xbox Game Pass catalogue.

Is Xbox Game Pass still worth it?

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.

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.

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.

How much is Xbox Game Pass annually?

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 are the cons of Game Pass?

The only real downside for Game Pass is that it does require a lot of memory in your hard drive. However, if you have a PC or Xbox One with a larger capacity for storage, you should be good to go. Not to mention that with unlimited downloads you can always delete and re-download titles as you see fit.

What is the monthly fee for Xbox Game Pass?

But the best value lies in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. For $15 per month, you get both the console and PC game libraries, EA Play's perks and discounts, as well as Xbox Gold -- $10 a month on its own -- which focuses on online multiplayer games.

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.

Can I get Game Pass for $1?

How much is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? Microsoft's top-tier gaming streamer is $14.99 a month, but new subscribers can get the first month of access for just $1.

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.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Game Pass?

Your Game Pass subscription is current. If you cancel your subscription you lose access to any games you don't own.

How long will Xbox Game Pass 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.

How long can I play a game with 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.

What does Game Pass include?

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.

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.

What is the difference between regular 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.

Do you need both Xbox Live Gold and 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.

Can you pay 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.