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  • GAME PASS Essential
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Microsoft - Xbox Game Pass Essential 12-Month Membership [Digital]

Model:
S5T-00016
SKU:
6557098
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $74.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 458 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Xbox Game Pass Core 12-Month Membership for its attractive price and ease of use, highlighting the inclusion of Xbox Live and the convenience of the digital code delivery. Many appreciate the access to games provided through Game Pass. A small number of customers expressed concerns about the actual duration of the membership.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • 12 month live

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m glad I can still purchase the 12 month Xbox live on Best Buy, wish they still had it on the store.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Game Pass

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Core game pass is perfect for everything I need!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great choice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bestbuy is always my first choice in purchasing gaming gift cards.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Love live

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it. Much better and cheaper the PlayStation network

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy and quick

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy and quick. You get your game pass pretty quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    The best service

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best services that can exist but I like the Ultimate more because it has more advantages.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Simple

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just a simple and easy digital code. Redeemed easy and recieved in email quick

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    READ THIS BEFORE buying

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great, this is the old gold subscription.. Nothing special, you should combine with one month ultimate game pass trust me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Awesome Game Pass for new Seris X 2 TB console

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome Game Pass for my new XBOX SERIES X 2 TB console

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Good deal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best deal for Xbox game pass. Much better than paying monthly hope Best Buy keeps this going

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Better then gamepass ultimate

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better then ultimate the price is so much better at $69.99 a yr where game pass ultimate is $216.84 a yr for games most wont even play

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Would recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better than buying monthly subscriptions. If you’re a gamer this is the way to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    All you need for xbox multiplayer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Allows you to access all multiplayer functions on the xbox and you get access to like 25 decent xbox games (Gears of War).

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It's What is Expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its whats expected you get the product you came came for. It may take a bit but it gets emailed on the same day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Best price available

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best price available, 12 month is not offered in the xbox store

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can’t beat this purchase. Great price for 12 months of gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    The basics with a little extra

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Considering with everything going up and prices honestly its really worth the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You do get a lot of games for that price. Just for those who are staring out with game pass. Its not a bad deal at all. I will recommend this to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Digital

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is way easier to buy and saves you a lot of time.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox live subscription

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast got it within minutes in my email and worth buying it online

    I would recommend this to a friend
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