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What is the difference with Game Pass and Game Pass 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.
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Is there a difference between 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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Does Game Pass have the same games as Ultimate?

Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all games from Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC Game Pass.
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Which is better PC Game Pass or Ultimate Game Pass?

Get PC Game Pass if you want to download games to a gaming PC. Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you want to download games to both an Xbox console and a gaming PC and/or if you want to stream games to Android, iOS, Web browsers and Xbox consoles. Also consider Ultimate if you plan on playing your games online.
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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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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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Why is Game Pass Ultimate better?

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. While both of those tiers limit your game access to an Xbox console or a PC respectively, Ultimate lets you access the Game Pass's library of titles on both devices through cloud gaming.
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Is Xbox better than PS5?

They also both run RDNA 2 graphics. However, the Xbox Series X has a slight upper hand with its GPU having 12 TFLOPS of power across 52 CUs. In comparison, the PS5 has 10.3 TFLOPS of power across 36 CUs. This effectively means that developers can potentially eke more from the Series X than PS5.
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Can I upgrade Game Pass to Ultimate?

Joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate automatically upgrades your existing Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and/or EA Play (purchased through Xbox) memberships.
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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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Do you keep Game Pass Ultimate games forever?

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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Is Game Pass expensive?

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. Plus, Microsoft's cloud service, Cloud Gaming, is part of Ultimate at no extra cost.
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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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Will there be PS6?

PlayStation has been a statement console in the gaming world, and every child has had a PS console at least once in their life.
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Is PS5 worth it 2023?

Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.
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Is Xbox cheaper or PS5?

There are more affordable, disc-less versions of each console available. The Xbox Series S costs just £249 / $299 / AU$499. The PS5 Digital Edition is quite a bit more expensive, at £390 / $399, AU$650.
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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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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.
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Is Xbox Game Pass free on PC?

First, get PC Game Pass

You can purchase a subscription to either PC Game Pass for $9.99 per month or to Game Pass Ultimate for $14.99 per month.
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Which Xbox plan should I buy?

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 FIFA 23 on Xbox Game Pass?

Play the ten-hour trial with PC Game Pass or Ultimate

Play the FIFA 23 ten-hour trial and hundreds of high-quality games for one low monthly price with PC Game Pass or Ultimate, including all of the benefits of EA Play at no additional cost.
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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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How do I get my 24 months of Game Pass Ultimate?

Your 24-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is delivered directly to your console. Redeem it during initial console setup or later in the Settings app. To redeem during initial setup: As you set up your new console, you'll be prompted to redeem the Digital Direct offers that come with it.
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