Why is Xbox Game Pass so popular?

One key selling point of the Game Pass Ultimate is the new Cloud Gaming software. For those wondering what “Cloud Gaming ” is, it's a new way of streaming games from the cloud allowing users to essentially, leverage Microsoft's advanced GPU's and CPU's without making their own do much of the work.
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What is the point of the Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a subscription service that gives members access to more than a hundred games on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and support for online multiplayer. The service offers a mix of classic titles dating back to the original Xbox, along with new releases and full access to the EA Play library.
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Why is Game Pass such a good deal?

It's that collection of features, for less than a third of the cost of a new AAA game, which earns Game Pass Ultimate an Editors' Choice Award, especially if you have the less expensive (and occasionally discounted) Xbox Series S version of the console.
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Is Xbox console game pass worth it?

Most gamers will be satisfied with Game Pass Ultimate, although you probably don't need it if you only play on PC or if you mostly play free-to-play online multiplayer games, like Fortnite or Overwatch.
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How popular is the Xbox Game Pass?

Number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers worldwide 2020-2024

Xbox Game Pass reported 34 million subscribers in February 2024. The overall reach of the Microsoft Xbox Network was an estimated 120 million monthly active users.
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Here's EVERYTHING In Your Xbox Game Pass Subscription

Do you get Game Pass games forever?

Can I keep free Xbox Game Pass games? 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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Is Xbox Game Pass successful?

According to documents related to the Activision Blizzard acquisition, Game Pass had total revenues of $2.9 billion in the fiscal year ending January 2021, which was about 30% of Microsoft's games and services revenues, or 18% of its total Xbox business.
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Do you really need an Xbox with Game Pass?

For a low monthly price, you can enjoy access to more than a hundred great Xbox games—including some games made for Xbox 360 and the original Xbox. Game Pass subscriptions are available for use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and your mobile device.
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Do games become free with Xbox Game Pass?

With Game Pass, you can only play the games as long as they are on Game Pass and as long as you have a subscription. They are not free for you to keep.
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Do you get every game with Xbox Game Pass?

Does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include all the games from Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11 devices? Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all games from Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC Game Pass.
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What are the disadvantages of Game Pass?

But nothing is perfect, so you should also consider these drawbacks before signing up for a Game Pass subscription.
  • 1 You Pay Every Month, Whether You Play Game Pass Titles or Not. ...
  • 2 Your Favorite Game Could Disappear at Any Time. ...
  • 3 You Don't Own Your Games. ...
  • 4 You'll Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Patches.
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Are games cheaper with Game Pass?

Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate members get up to 50% off select games with Deals with Game Pass Ultimate and Core (formerly known as Deals with Gold).
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What benefits does Game Pass have?

Game Pass Ultimate
  • Play hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud.
  • New games on day one.
  • Online console multiplayer.
  • New games added all the time.
  • EA Play membership included.
  • Unlock Riot Games benefits.
  • Member discounts and deals.
  • Free Perks including in-game content and partner offers.
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Can you play games on Xbox without a Game Pass?

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows you to play hundreds of console games on the devices you already have. Play supported free-to-play games like Fortnite with a free Microsoft account, or hundreds of games with a Game Pass Ultimate membership.
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What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, meanwhile, gives you all of the benefits of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Core, alongside day one releases, access to PC games, Xbox Cloud Gaming, an EA Play membership, and various monthly perks.
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Is Game Pass Ultimate going up in price?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's monthly price will jump from $16.99 a month to $19.99 a month, PC Game Pass will increase from $9.99 to $11.99 and Xbox Game Pass Core will stay at $9.99 monthly but rise from $59.99 to $74.99 a year for annual plans, according to multiple outlets.
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Is Xbox better than PS5?

Which console performs better - the PS5 or the Xbox Series X? The performance of both consoles is almost identical. Technically speaking, the Xbox Series X has slightly more power in its tower than the PS5, but it's not noticeable enough to feel detrimental to the PS5 and its performance.
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Can you still play games after an Xbox Game Pass expires?

When your subscription ends then you will no longer have access to the games you downloaded from GP. It doesn't matter whether you downloaded already or not.
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Do you still have to pay for Xbox Live if you have Game Pass?

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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Is it better to download or buy Xbox games?

Your games need to be downloaded to your device whether they're physical or digital, and they take up the same amount of space. But digital games give you way more flexibility, like remote installation and preloading before games launch.
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Do you have to install games from Game Pass on Xbox?

Check here for the known game issues that we're currently tracking and find out what you can do about them. Whether you buy a game on disc or download it from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, you need to install it on your console's hard drive before you can play it.
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How long does a 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 is Call of Duty not in Gamepass?

Following Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October last year, gamers were eager to see Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass. However, the Xbox boss said they wouldn't be able to do so because they were unable to complete the groundwork for bringing Activision games to Game Pass.
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Do games ever leave Xbox Game Pass?

Games may exit the catalog after a period of time. 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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Will Call of Duty be free on Game Pass?

Included with Game Pass

Pre-install Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and play hundreds of high-quality games for one low monthly price with Game Pass.
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