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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 541 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    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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  • Useful

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

    Thought the 1 year was obsolete but lucky I found this

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gamepass

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

    Purchase was fast and easy. Was exactly as described.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox Live

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Xbox live is one of the best ways to network and kick back for gamers. Low downtime issues and low cost for what you received in return

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Only way to play cross-platform with my kid

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

    Best option for gamers who just want to play games they already own. Only way to play cross-platform with my kid.

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

    Subscription gaming good for casual user

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

    Good service to always have a new game to play every month. Software rotates in and out to keep variety. New releases are included with the short list of microsoft owned studio releases. Alot of indie games to try then delete for short bursts.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Blah Blah Blah

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

    Bought because this is what you have to get now instead of Xbox live Gold like usual. It took my xbox a bit to realize that I did the resubscription before it took hold. Was really annoying. Was pretty instant when I re-subscribed with Live Gold.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game pass: Highly recommended

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

    Highly recommended. I'm able to play games online with my friends with game pass.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game Pass

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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.

    Definitely more economical buying the pass through Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great gift option

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

    Always a great gift option. I bought it as a 'thank you' to a gaming coworker.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worth It

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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.

    Easy to purchase and use. Would recommend to anyone with Xbox.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox

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

    Easy to purchase and my son was able to add this with no problem

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    fast and easy super fast options and the best service

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gaming

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

    My grandson loves it, I am buying it again this year for him.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not Bad

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

    I mean the item is what it is, no monkeying around here

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Needed gamepass so i can play w/ my son

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

    Put in the order and got the code as fast as i placed the order. Playing dbd and other games with my boy now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Must have

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

    Xbox lovers xbox live cant go wrong with xbox gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Deal

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing value way better deal than paying monthly subscription

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Money Saver

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

    Worth it and saves a lot of money, basically Xbox Live Gold but with free games in bulk instead of 3 free a month

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox live core

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

    Like the convenience of buying it from best buy. Usually is sent pretty quickly

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing.

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

    Amazing product and service. I wish game pass was a discounted service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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