Will I lose my games if I 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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How do I keep my Xbox 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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Do you lose Game Pass games after subscription ends?

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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Do you keep save data if you cancel Game Pass?

As long as you don't delete your Microsoft account, your data will be retained for at least 12 months after you cancel your subscription, so you can start back where you left off.
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Do you lose a game if it leaves Game Pass?

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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Can you still play games after Xbox Game Pass expires?

What happens when you lose Game Pass?

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When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Game Pass Core subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games.
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Do Xbox Game Pass games rotate?

The catch is that these games rotate in and out of availability, meaning subscribers may still want to purchase games they want to permanently keep for their digital libraries.
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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 games permanently on Xbox Game Pass?

The service enables players to access the titles as long as they're subscribers. Some games, however, don't stay on Xbox Game Pass forever. Games are added to the Game Pass library periodically. Still, they are also removed, like how Netflix adds and removes shows and movies over time.
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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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What is the difference between Game Pass Core and 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 I play Game Pass games offline?

Xbox: If you've purchased a game from the Xbox or Microsoft Store, or you subscribe to Game Pass, you can play games offline on one of your logged in devices.
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Do I need to buy games if I have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

No, with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will have access to hundreds of games, downloadable updates and exclusive offers, so there is no need to purchase any games after signing up.
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Which is better Xbox Gold or Game Pass?

Game Pass Core brings the benefits of online console multiplayer from Xbox Live Gold, plus access to a compelling and diverse catalog 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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Are games cheaper to buy with Xbox Game Pass?

What deals do I get with my Game Pass membership? Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate members get up to 50% off selected games with Deals with Game Pass Ultimate and Core (formerly known as Deals with Gold).
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How long does Xbox Game Pass last?

Your purchase of Game Pass Ultimate will automatically convert any outstanding time on your subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass or EA Play into time for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the current conversion ratio, up to a maximum of 36 months. Prepaid time conversion is final, and ratios are subject to change.
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What's the difference between 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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Is Xbox Gold still a thing?

Xbox Live Gold is Being Discontinued and Replaced With Xbox Game Pass Core.
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Is it OK to put your Xbox sideways?

An Xbox Series X console can be placed either horizontally or vertically. Make sure that you place your console on a stable surface that is well-ventilated, relatively cool, and away from direct heat sources. Don't put other objects on, under, or right next to the console.
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Why does Xbox keep charging me?

Reasons for an unauthorized charge

You have an Xbox subscription or trial that was auto-renewed and charged you for additional time. You're sharing your Microsoft account or don't have your account password protected. Someone in your household or Xbox family group made the purchase without your consent.
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How to play games on Xbox for free?

Free Play Days games can be found on your Xbox home, or in the Microsoft Store: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Home > Subscriptions. Scroll down to Free Play Days to explore what's currently available.
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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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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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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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