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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 460 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    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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  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    GamePass Core 12mo is GamePass Core for 12mo

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

    Works as advertised, load it up and you've got 12 months

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox game pass core 12 month subscription

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

    The yearly subscription is worth it so you wouldn’t have to waste a dime on 1 to 3 months it saves you a lot of time than than.

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

    W

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

    This should be the only way to get Xbox live, its too good

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Games

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

    Good to have. Has a few games that are really cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy!

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

    These are very convenient to purchase and use. I’ve bought quite a few over the years and the code is available pretty quickly most times.

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

    Xbox one

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

    Quick and easy to purchase on line……………………………………..

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

    I just think they're neat.

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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.

    A better value than paying monthly, that's for sure.

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

    Great

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

    GreatGreat Great Great Great Great Great Great Great

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game Pass Review

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

    Lasts one year and offers games with it, little on the expensive side now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox Live = Gamepass Core now, interesting rebrand

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

    I only get these from bestbuy because they're almost always on sale around the holidays.

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

    Time saver

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

    Great gift for yourself or others. Saves you the drive to a store.

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

    Great value for a gift

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

    Bought as a gift and it was very well recived. The price is great.

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

    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.

    Finally able to get a year long pass again!!! Saves me so much money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Membership duration

    1 year of Xbox Gold

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

    Can't find 12 month core anywhere else. Xbox only sells 1 or 3 months

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

    Xbox pass

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

    Game passes for the year are a great gift for online gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good Price

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

    Kind of confused with the name change, but I still like that it's cheaper than playstation.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good Value

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

    Code was emailed to me quickly. Much better value to buy a 1 year code than to pay by the month for Xbox Live.

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

    Kids are happy

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

    Kids love this for farming with their friends. Decent value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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