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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 542 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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  • Love it

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

    I love it I buy it every year last me for the full year

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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

    Very convenient and affordable, love this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gamepass

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

    Very easy to get the digital code for this gift card.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Geat Value

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

    The 12 month game pass core subscribtion is well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good

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

    Good it was a good purchase for the cbox it was good pretty good

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox core

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

    I liked digital delivery was about 5 minutes. Got the code entered it on xbox and got my 12 months of core pass.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worth more than just games.

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

    I play with friends from all over the country plus a few from England. At 76 some are surprised anyone my age still plays games.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • please get

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

    thank u code work i love it i love xbox thank u so much

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox

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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 a one year plan on Best Buy hand don’t wait

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A lot of time to pass.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works as intended I just wish it didn’t take so long for them to email you the code…

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Like it

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

    Glad they have a core membership for 1 year makes it the same as the Xbox live gold purchase option.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox pass

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

    Didnt know thia is the new live so far so good will recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome!!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super quick email after purchase!!! I would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox

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

    Use it for my Xbox, amazing.I will buy again perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Multiplayer Fun

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

    This is best way to play multiplayer on the Xbox Series X/S when you only want to play a select few games on the platform.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Online access for free? Yes, please!

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

    Basically got this free after the $50 gift card for the Series X.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Price and delivery

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

    Fast delivery, easy ordering emailed delivery, and I didn’t have to drive to go get a card! Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game pass conversion from core to ultimate

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

    Xbox used to give you 8 months of credit towards game pass ultimate if you convert your 12 month gamepass core.. Noe they only give you 3 months of conversion credit! Might as well just do the $60 game pass core for a year if you don’t play more than 2-3 games a year

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Noice!

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

    Worked perfectly and bought digital code online. Received email in less than 20 minutes of purchase. Great value!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Quick and easy

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

    Quick and easy. Received email with code shortly after purchasing

    I would recommend this to a friend
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