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What is the difference between gold membership and 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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Is Game Pass the same as gold?

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 Xbox Game Pass included with gold membership?

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.)
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What's the difference between Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate?

If you want the absolute most for your money, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will get you all of the benefits of Gold in addition to hundreds of games you can play across your Xbox, PC and Android device. And if your main game is a free-to-play title like Fortnite or Warzone, you don't really need either.
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What is gold and game pass?

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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Difference Between Xbox Game Pass And Xbox Live Gold

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 Game Pass 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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How much is Gamepass for a year?

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'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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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 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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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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Is Minecraft on Game Pass Gold?

Online multiplayer on console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately).
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How much does game pass cost per month?

How much does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost? Xbox Games Pass Ultimate is priced at $14.99/£10.99 a month. You can cancel at any time. As mentioned, it includes Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Games Pass for PC and EA Play.
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What is the monthly fee for Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live Gold is available as a monthly subscription for $9.99 per month in the U.S. and over 40 additional territories.
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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.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 every month?

Microsoft's top-tier gaming streamer is $14.99 a month, but new subscribers can get the first month of access for just $1. Not only is this cheaper than the standard Ultimate fee, but also a discount from the Game Pass console and PC fee of $9.99 a month.
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Can you get a yearly subscription to Xbox Game Pass?

Yes, you can redeem multiple Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discounts all at once, also known as stacking the codes, to get the full 12 months. In fact, you can get a full 36 months' worth (or 3 years) if you're expecting the price to go up. Each year will save you $92 compared to Microsoft's price.
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What does Game Pass include?

The subscription includes:
  • Play over 100 high-quality games for console, PC, phones and tablets.
  • Play games from the cloud.
  • New games added all the time.
  • Xbox Game Studio titles available the same day as release.
  • Exclusive member discounts and deals.
  • Free Perks, including in-game content and partner offers.
  • Xbox Live Gold.
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How much is Gamepass family plan?

Given the US Game Pass Ultimate pricing, the family plan costs the equivalent of $25 per month. Split that cost between five people, and that's just $5 per month per person for Game Pass Ultimate access — around the same price as a single full game purchase each per year.
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How many devices can you have on Xbox Game Pass?

Hello Sam, on your console you can share up to two consoles, as you only have xbox console you won't have a problem sharing your account. You can share at the same time with a console and a PC, but not with two PCs at the same time.
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How many users can use Xbox Game Pass?

According to a new FAQ about the service on the Xbox support page, Friends & Family allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to share their subscription with up to four other players.
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Can I still play a game after it leaves 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.
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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.
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