Are Xbox games permanent?

Games from Microsoft's Xbox Studios, like Halo and Forza, are permanent fixtures. Not every Xbox Game Pass title is available on both console and PC.
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How long do games stay on Xbox?

It varies from game to game how long they stay in the Xbox Game Pass library. Typically, a game will leave the library after 12 or 18 months.
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Are Xbox Pass games permanent?

Can I still play games after they leave Game Pass? Games you install using Xbox Game Pass only remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalogue if 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 games expire on Xbox?

Firstly, games cannot be played after the subscription expires. Secondly, games previously installed during the Xbox Game Pass subscription will remain but cannot be played without an active subscription. Additionally, some games on Xbox Game Pass have a limited time in the library and may be removed.
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Do you permanently own games from Xbox Game Pass?

The games are only playable as long as you have the subscription. Once the subscription ends, then so does the access to the games. If you want to own them, you have to purchase them.
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Do you lose your games if you cancel Xbox Game Pass?

It's important to note that when you turn off the automatic renewal, your access to the Xbox Game Pass and all of its features will continue until the end of your current billing period. However, you will lose access to the games once your subscription ends but your progress is still stored on your cloud storage.
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Do you lose games after Game Pass expires?

If I download a game, will it be deleted if it leaves Xbox Game Pass or my subscription expires/is canceled? Games will not be deleted from your hard drive until you delete them, even if they have been removed from the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
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Can an Xbox last 10 years?

In general, the lifespan of gaming consoles is decided by the manufacturers. And according to Microsoft, the Xbox One is built to last for ten years while powered on.
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How long does Game Pass last without paying?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Do Xbox games stay on console or account?

When you first install a digital game on your home Xbox, your console retrieves a license from the Xbox network to play it. The digital game license is tied to your home Xbox and never expires unless you change your home Xbox. This gives you access to your digital games whether you're online or offline.
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How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass 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 Microsoft getting rid of Xbox?

Xbox apparently isn't giving up on consoles and gaming hardware, despite rumors lamenting the demise of Microsoft's unprofitable hardware ventures. Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer tells employees that Microsoft isn't giving up on console hardware.
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Is Xbox Gold going away?

On September 14, Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members, with no change in pricing, and have immediate access to a new library of over 25 high-quality games. Member deals & discounts will also be part of Xbox Game Pass Core. Games with Gold will come to an end on September 1.
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How often are games removed from Xbox Game Pass?

Usually games are on for a year, sometimes more. Then when the contract ends for the games to be on Gamepass. They get removed. New games are then added.
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

If you spend a bit each day playing a wide variety of games, then it's probably worth it. However, if you only spend a few hours gaming per week, and only play Minecraft during that time, you might want to skip it. It is a great deal if you like they library they have, and they have a lot of great titles.
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Are Xbox games saved to your account?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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Do you have to pay monthly to play games on Xbox?

How can I get access to play online multiplayer games on Xbox consoles? An Xbox Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate subscription is required to play online multiplayer games, except for Free to Play titles, which don't require a subscription.
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What happens if I don't pay Game Pass?

If you have a subscription that renews automatically, it can become locked if the renewal charge fails. When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits.
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Do you have to pay every month for Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass only offer month-to-month plans at the moment, but new subscribers can occasionally find a deal to get their first month or first three months for just $1.
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How old is the oldest Xbox?

The original Xbox was released on November 15, 2001, in North America, February 22, 2002, in Japan, and March 14, 2002, in Australia and Europe. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market.
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What is the lifespan of a Xbox One?

"According to Microsoft, the Xbox One is designed to last approximately 10 years. However, a more realistic estimate for the console's lifespan is around six to eight years.
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How long will Xbox One be around?

Microsoft ended production of the Xbox One family throughout 2020 in preparation for production of future hardware.
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How to get Game Pass for free?

Q: How do I get Xbox Game Pass for free? A: You can get Xbox Game Pass for free by signing up for a one-month trial. During the one-month trial you can play any of the games in the Xbox Game Pass library and if you decide to keep the subscription once the trial is over, you won't have to spend any money.
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Can you still convert gold to Ultimate?

The service has now “evolved” into Xbox Game Pass Core. The good news is, the conversion ratio of 3:2 from Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate carries over. You can pay for Core in yearly installments for $60 like XBL Gold, too.
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Is Xbox Live dead after 20 years?

Xbox Live lives no more. Update 14:50 BST: Xbox has now officially confirmed the new 'Core' plan, set to replace Live Gold. According to a leaked screenshot showing the different Game Pass tiers, Microsoft will finally drop the Xbox Live brand after 21 years on September 1, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core.
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