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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:
$79.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 539 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 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 are impressed with the Xbox Game Pass Essential 12-Month Membership, particularly the value of the Game Pass and the affordable price. Users find it easy to use and redeem, and are generally satisfied with its overall performance. Some customers have noted difficulty finding the 12-month core membership elsewhere.

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

    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

    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

  • Xbox game pass core

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

    This is the best way to purchase game pass cheaper and more reliable.

    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

    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

  • Worth it

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

    Cheaper than on console. Saved about 25$. Worth it.

    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

  • Great buy

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

    I purchased this for my son to extend the experience with the firestick 4k. He loves it. He can play his games and watch tv anywhere he goes that has a tv.

    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:
    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:
    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

  • Good Value

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

    This is a great value and very easy to apply to your XBox account..

    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

  • Game pass

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

    Great addition to your Xbox gaming console and keeping up with friends

    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
  • 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:
    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
  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Xbox live

    Great Option

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

    Code came within 20 minutes and is essentially Xbox Live Gold with added benefits. Would definitely purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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