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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Pretty solid.

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

    Honestly great if you still want/use live. Same price as the old Xbox gold but includes a few free games as well.

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

    Awesome

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

    I love these gift cards to purchase digital games it's awesome and easy to do

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

    Excellent

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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 purchases I have ever had and it made me super happy to play all the games I can with my friends!

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

    Good Service!

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

    Most sites like Amazon haven't migareted to the new card yet, so I was so happy that Best Buy had. Thank you, now I can play online again. :)

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

    Just as good

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

    I have always had the Ultimate pass but this is just as good for the price. Had I known I'd of saved a lot of money.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Its limited gameplay

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

    The core is ok. If you are just trying to play online game play it works. Limited on the game access.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Xbox live

    twelve months you can't beat

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

    Such a better deal for gaming online then the month to month...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Xbox Live Core Membership

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

    Best way to get the basic online service and games.

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

    PASS

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

    PURCHASED FOR MY SON IN MISSORI HE PLAYS COD AND ITS A GOOD WAY TO STAY CONNECTED WITH OTHERS

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox Game Pass

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

    Great value for Xbox Game Pass. The digital code arrived in the email very quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Microshaft Is Garbagio

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

    Love how Microshaft does allow these to be purchased digitally through the Xbox itself, or through their own website. Pretty sad that I have to find it through other retailers, but who am I kidding here?? It's Microshaft, the grimiest slimeballs off them all!

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

    Gift Card

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was fast and easy. I was able to start playing my favorite games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Xbox gold

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

    Get it in five minutes online.Redeem it and play right away.

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

    A better xbox live gold

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

    You still have all the benefits of an xbox live gold 12 month pass, but you have additional games to go with that for the same price now.

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

    Speed

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy and quick. I bought this for myself and it took about 10 minutes for me to get the email

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice!

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

    Received the code almost instantly, too bad that we can't purchase these cards using Best Buy gift cards.

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

    Works with game pass

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

    Still enjoy gamepass games, no need for ultimate unless you want ea sports the. Utlimate will be the best for uou

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

    Game pass

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

    Got instantly. Game pass still ok deal for some ok games.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Price!

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

    Such a good deal! Couldnt ask for a better price on a gaming gift card!

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

    Excellent

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

    I liked that i got both the game pass and online live

    I would recommend this to a friend
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