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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:
    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

  • Stack and convert

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

    Still the best deal after all of these years. Buy up to 3 and stack them, then convert them to Game Pass Ultimate to save major bread. Peace.

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

    game pass core

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

    Got my digital code quickly and used it right away. Great price compared to MS if you want the full year.

    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:
    Price

    Excellent value

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

    Excellent value. The monthly cost is $10/mo. Pay the equivalent of 6 months for a year of pay.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Super easy

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

    I love how easy it is to get the code online and put it into my account. Delivered the code by email right away too!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to redeem

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

    Great deal. Quick and easy to redeem. Email redemption notification arrived promptly.

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

    Good games

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

    The free games available are ok but game pass ultimate is recommended if you want a wider variety of games.

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

    Good

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

    Good gift for friends or family. Love xbox and this is perfect to play onlike with friends

    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

    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

  • Thank God for this

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

    better than xbox monthly. they've jacked up prices

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very nice

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

    Easy to order and fast delivery. Took sround 5 minutes to receive download code.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Xbox live

    Does what its supposed to do!

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

    It does exactly what it is intended to do. It allows me to play with an alternate account.

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

    Xbox live 12 month

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

    Excellent price for the buck. Fast delivery to email

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox game pass

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

    Xbox game pass can digitally with in a min or two.

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

    Year of playing online

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

    Easy way to keep playing games online the entire year

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

    A gift that keeps on giving!

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

    Love our game pass!! It's great for our whole family of 6! This is one subscription that we don't let expire :)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game Pass

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

    This was a great purchase. There was fast digital delivery

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Must have

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

    Every year i purchase this , within seconds i have a code n back in business & never leave the house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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