Is it better to get Game Pass or Xbox Live?

Xbox Game Pass is the better option if you're looking to play a multitude of new games. All versions of Game Pass come with access to hundreds of titles, from AAA games to indie gems. New games are added to the platform all the time and users are treated to Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as release.
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What is the difference between Game Pass and Xbox Live?

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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Which Xbox subscription is best?

Game Pass Ultimate is the best of all worlds and has been more or less untouched by the revamp. At $17 per month, an Ultimate subscription bundles the benefits of a Core and Console membership for $4 less than it would cost to sign up for both separately.
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Is Xbox Live 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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Do you need Xbox Live or Game Pass to play online?

Can I play multiplayer games with Game Pass? 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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Do I need both Xbox Live and Game Pass?

Live does not exist any longer, just the 4 variants of Game Pass (Core, Console, PC, Ultimate). If you have Game Pass for Console, and you want to play online multiplayer on paid games including the ones in game pass then you either need to add Game Pass Core or upgrade to Ultimate.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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Is Game Pass more expensive than Xbox Live Gold?

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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How long do games stay on Game Pass?

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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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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What subscriptions do I need to play Xbox?

The subscriptions needed to play online are: " Game Pass Core if you are playing on Xbox PC Game Pass if you are playing on PC ( in this case it is not that it is needed to play online on PC, but you will only play the Game Pass games if you have it ) And Game Pass Ultimate gives access to both Xbox and PC Game Pass ...
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What does game pass include?

Game Pass Ultimate
  • Play hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud.
  • Includes online console multiplayer.
  • New games added all the time.
  • Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as release.
  • EA Play membership included.
  • Unlock Riot Games benefits.
  • Member discounts and deals.
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How much does Xbox Live cost monthly?

Game Pass is a subscription-based service that you pay for from month to month. It has two tiers: Core and Ultimate. Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) costs $9.99 a month and lets you play multiplayer titles and access a catalog of a few dozen games that you can download and play for no additional cost.
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Do you get Xbox Live with Game Pass Unlimited?

Then you could be onto a winner with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It includes Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Live Gold for just one low monthly price. So there's no need to faff around with multiple subscriptions. Plus you'll also be able to download and use the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.
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Are games permanently on Game Pass?

You only have access to the games while they're available through the subscription and while you have a subscription.
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Do you lose a game when it leaves Game Pass?

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 you still play games after being removed from Game Pass?

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The games included with that subscription may vary over time, which means that if one is removed from the catalog and you are still a member, you will not be able to continue playing it unless you purchase it or unless it returns to the catalog.
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How do I keep Game Pass games forever?

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 are the benefits of Xbox Live?

With Xbox Live Gold, you get multiplayer gaming, free games, game discounts, and more. And on Xbox One, share your Gold benefits with everyone on your home console. Sign up for Xbox Live Gold right from your Xbox One or Xbox 360. You can buy it right there, or use a card or code from a retailer.
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Q&A. 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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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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Is Call of Duty on Game Pass?

Highlights. The Call of Duty series may not be coming to Xbox Game Pass. The rumored decision is said to be part of Microsoft's pivot to third-party publishing that prioritizes multi-platform releases. Activision Blizzard previously said its titles would start arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2024.
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How many games do you get with Game Pass?

There are currently over 400 games available through the Xbox Game Pass service.
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Why can't i connect to Xbox Live?

Step 1: Power cycle your console and network hardware

If you have a router and a modem, unplug the power cable from both devices. Restart your console. Press and hold the Xbox button  in the center of your controller to open the Power Center. Select Restart console and then select Restart.
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