Do I need Xbox Live and Game Pass?

Core, previously known as Xbox Live, allows for online multiplayer on Xbox and comes with access to 25 games for free including Doom Eternal, Forza Horizon 5 and Fallout 76. Game Pass Console includes access to more than 100 Xbox games to play but does not include online multiplayer on the console.
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Do you need Xbox Live if you have Game Pass?

If you were previously an Xbox Live Gold member, your membership automatically transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core, giving you access to a new catalog of high-quality games at no additional cost. Your access to online console multiplayer and Free Play Days remains unchanged.
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Is Xbox Game Pass Core the same as Xbox Live?

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community. Game Pass Core is essentially Xbox Live Gold, which allows you to play games online. However, if you are unable to connect with Xbox Live, try removing and re-adding your profile. Sometimes that can force it to update with the subscription.
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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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What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a wide variety of benefits, including access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles and PC, Xbox Live Gold, and EA Play. With Xbox Live Gold, you can play online multiplayer games on Xbox consoles and receive free monthly games and discounts on select titles in the Xbox Store.
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Difference Between Xbox Game Pass And Xbox Live Gold

Is Xbox Live Gold cheaper than Game Pass?

Game Pass Core brings the benefits of online console multiplayer from Xbox Live Gold, plus access to a compelling and diverse catalogue of over 25 high-quality console games that you can play on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console – all at the same great price as Xbox Live Gold.
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How to get Xbox Live for 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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Does Game Pass Ultimate include Xbox Live?

Committed to your console? There's a plan for you. Or, with Ultimate, get it all—including playing games from the cloud, Xbox Live Gold, and more.
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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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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 much does Xbox Live cost for a year?

Starting Sept. 14, Xbox Live Gold will become Xbox Game Pass Core. The new service will cost $10 a month or $60 a year, the same price as Xbox Live Gold. Game Pass Core will include member discounts and access to online multiplayer gaming, but unlike Xbox Live Gold, there won't be free monthly games.
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Do I need Game Pass core to play online?

Do I need Xbox Game Pass Core to play online multiplayer games on PC? No. There's no additional charge to play online multiplayer games on PC. You will, however, need a wired or wireless internet connection to play online.
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Is Xbox Live 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 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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Are Game Pass games permanent?

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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What games are free on Xbox without Game Pass?

The 16 Best Free-to-Play Games on Xbox Right Now
  • Apex Legends. Since its release in 2019, Apex Legends has been one of the most popular and populated free-to-play shooters on the market. ...
  • Brawlhalla. ...
  • Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. ...
  • Destiny 2. ...
  • Fall Guys. ...
  • Fortnite. ...
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer. ...
  • Overwatch 2.
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How much does Game Pass cost per month?

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

Online console multiplayer for all games. A catalog of over 30 games available to play at no extra charge. Additional deals and discounts on games.
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Why can't i play online with 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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Which is better Xbox Gold or Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Core plus online multi-player gaming and access to Xbox Live Gold. With Ultimate, you also get access to all of the games on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, and Xbox Cloud gaming for Android devices.
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Can you play Xbox online without Xbox Live?

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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How much is Xbox Live free?

The basic Xbox Network subscription is free. Anyone can sign up for an Xbox Network account. If you want more perks and features, you'll need to purchase Game Pass. To use the Xbox Network, you must have an Xbox 360 or later as well as a broadband internet service provider.
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Which Xbox subscription is best?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: The top-tier service includes online multiplayer on consoles, both the console and PC game catalogs, plus a few extras like EA Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Does Game Pass get you online?

What is Game Pass Ultimate and what are its benefits? Game Pass Ultimate includes hundreds of high-quality console and PC games, plus online console multiplayer. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play. Enjoy member deals and discounts.
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