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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

    12 Month 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.

    This is the best deal. You pay less for a year than you would for it monthly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worked Perfectly

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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.

    Bought it, and arrived in my email within 3 minutes. The code worked first try.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great!

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

    Worked perfectly and was delivered digitally within a few seconds of purchase.

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

    I love xbox

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

    I love Xbox Live so much that's why I get the card every month

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

    Better than Xbox purchase

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

    Better than buying on Xbox. Saves money and get longer gaming time.

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

    Game pass core

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

    Can’t beat this deal highly recommend will need to wait a few minutes for code email

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

    Homewood

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

    This was a quick and easy way to get the digial game pass it was a gift for my niece.

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

    Need for my Greed part 3

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

    Free Games and No additional charges. Discount buying games and or accessories.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does not get much easier to purchase

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

    Great deal satisfied with product and the online digital code was easy to use

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

    Xbox Encore

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

    Super easy to redeem! I do believe it holds the best value for 12 months! Amazing

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

    Digital card worked great. So convienient.

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

    Was able to get it set up pretty easily. Email sent to me quickly with code to enter in.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Online play

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

    If you are going to play Xbox you need Game pass . Adds to the fun by playing others online .

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

    XBOX 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.

    Love game pass and all that it has ro offer The digital library is folled with games

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox live

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

    Easy access, code emailed to me quickly after purchase

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

    Quick delivery

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

    Best buy never fails to come through when I purchase Xbox live subscriptions

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

    Xbox Live

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

    Play online for Xbox. Easy to acquire with direct digital delivery

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

    Save money with the 12 month subscription

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

    Makes it easier and saves money. It is the best purchrse for xbox online gaming.

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

    Awesome buy!

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

    This is such a sweet deal! Game pass with Xbox live gold! I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works perfectly fine!

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

    It gave the the digital code through my email and it works fine! I recommend you to get this.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox gcard

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

    Very good there was no problems and came very quick

    I would recommend this to a friend
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