Do I need game pass to play online?

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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Do you need Xbox Game Pass to play online games?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription.
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What do I need to play Xbox online?

Supported Bluetooth controller, and Microsoft Account with Xbox profile required. Some games and online multiplayer require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Core (membership sold separately).
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Can u play online without Xbox Game Pass core?

Can I play online multiplayer games in the Xbox Game Pass catalog? Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Game Pass Core, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription.)
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Is Game Pass necessary?

This depends on your gaming habits. Game Pass Core is the bare minimum needed if you want to play Xbox games online. The addition of the 25 games is a nice bonus, but if all you care about is playing certain multiplayer games, Core is all you need. Console and PC Game Pass are self-explanatory.
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What is the benefit of Xbox Game Pass?

Game Pass members enjoy access to high-quality games in the PC or console catalogue until either the membership is cancelled/expires, or a game leaves the Game Pass catalogue. Game titles, number, features and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console and Game Pass plan.
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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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Why do I have Xbox Game Pass for free?

The key is Microsoft Rewards, a loyalty program that rewards people who use Microsoft products such as Bing and Xbox. It only takes about 10 minutes a day to rack up enough points to get a free month of Xbox Game Pass, as well as other rewards for using Microsoft's services.
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How much is an Xbox Game Pass subscription?

Get your first 14 days for $1, then $9.99/mo. Subscription continues automatically. See terms.
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Is Xbox Live now called Game Pass?

Frequently Asked Questions. What happened with Xbox Live Gold? Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core. Players will still have access to online console multiplayer, plus they got access to a new collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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Can you play online with Xbox core?

Game Pass Core is the evolution of Xbox Live Gold and includes access to online console multiplayer, a catalog of over 25 high-quality games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, member deals, and more.
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How do I keep Game Pass games forever?

No. If you get a game or DLC for free with Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game as long as you have the subscription and as long as the game does not leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If one of the circumstances occurs, you will need to buy the game to continue playing it.
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How much does it cost to play Xbox online?

Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Consoles) - $9.99/month

The equivalent to an Xbox Live Gold Membership, Game Pass Core focuses entirely on offering online multiplayer on Xbox consoles. Included in the price is access to Xbox's online multiplayer services and all the discounts and offers made available for members.
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Is Xbox Game Pass $10 a month?

An Xbox Game Pass Core subscription costs $10 a month or $60 a year.
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Can I pay for Xbox Game Pass monthly?

For a low monthly price, you can enjoy access to hundreds of Xbox games. Play on consoles, PC, mobile devices and more depending on the Game Pass plan you choose.
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Is free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate really free?

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lets you enjoy more than 100 of your favourite Xbox games wherever you are, free as part of an All Rounder or Full Works plan. Or, if you're on a different plan, you can get it as a paid monthly subscription, with new games added every month.
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Do you pay for games if you have 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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Can you still play games after they leave Game Pass?

Once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalog, you'll need to purchase a digital copy from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc, or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game.
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Do you lose games after Game Pass expires?

Don't worry, your game progress will be preserved until you decide to renew your subscription. It's saved in the Xbox Cloud and syncs each time you launch a game, no matter if your subscription expires and if you have to renew it later. I hope this helps and if you have further questions please let me know.
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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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Why can't i play online when i have Game Pass?

Just a friendly reminder, Xbox Game Pass for console only allow us to download games from the Game Pass library but to play our games online, you either need to get an Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate (which includes Xbox Live Gold, EA Play, PC Game Pass and Game Pass for console).
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Q: What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate? A: Xbox Game Pass Core gives you access to over 100 games for one low monthly price. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Core plus online multi-player gaming and access to Xbox Live Gold.
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Can I play my Xbox games online?

Cloud gaming lets you play Xbox games from the cloud using your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Remote play lets you remotely play the games on your Xbox console on other devices.
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Should I get Game Pass Core or Ultimate?

With the 3:2 ratio, you would get about 25 months of Ultimate. You can buy Game Pass Core and PC Game Pass, but Ultimate includes both, is cheaper, and includes more.
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