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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
Your price for this item is $74.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 501 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 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:
    Overall performance

    XBOX Game Pass

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

    The online game pass work, and was easy to activate. It was a really great deal, normally cost $60 but this online pass cost only $40. Always keep a look out for these deals, buy them and save them when you need to reactivate your gamer pass

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

    Worth the money saved.

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

    Such a better deal than the ultimate version. If I was looking for new games all the time I’d prefer the higher price point but for my needs this is the way to go!

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

    Quick way to get xbox live

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

    I liked how fast it is to get my cbox live when it expires. This new card gives you live+gamepass for the same price Xbox Live is. This is my main method of buying Xbox live.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Conversion

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

    It works. It just works. Great for conversions. Its 1:1 again

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Get while it last

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

    I came from the ultimate teir and found myself not utilizing it at all. Nothing was wrong with it at the time, It just wasn't for me. I'm a person that when I see a game that i really want I buy it. I'm eally not the leasing/renting type. Now with with the recent mark ups of Ultimate annual core pass like this is a gem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Good quality and price

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

    Great price. Easy to download and use. Good quality

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

    Fast turnaround

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

    Fast turn around time. Code Always works out. Never have a problem at all.

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

    Easy to use

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

    Does what it's supposed to. Easy to use and or redeem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    My son has enjoyed this.

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

    I got the game pass for my son at Christmas. He has enjoyed having it.

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

    Quick and easy

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

    The process is easy and it took a short time to receive the code!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • First time digital pass

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

    It’s been over 20 years I’ve been playing X-Box and never have I’ve purchased a digital pass for my first time it was a challenge to my self thanks to great advice I’ve purchased the x-box pass and now I am x-boxing my brains out

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Xbox live

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

    Way faster than going in the store to purchase. Great product!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Legit code

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

    The code worked. Cheaper than month to month in the long run. I recommend if you want to keep your membership active but don't have time to fully utilize ultimate

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

    Easy Redemption

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

    The redemption of the card was easy and worked as intended

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

    Great Bargain

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

    Great bargain so i can play MW3 online without breaking the bank

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Online shopping

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

    Best buy is my favorite store, very easy to navigate in-store and online. Easy to complete purchases.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Makes it worth it

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

    I much prefer paying for the subscription this way. Buying the Game Pass subscription 12 months at a time saves me enough money to make it worth the hassle.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Order was delivered and handled as it should be>

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

    A++ Happy with the item although it did take longer than what I thought to get it.

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

    Xbox Core Gamepass

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

    Pleased with the game play selection and overall core game pass is well worth getting and decently priced. Would recommend getting core for kids and adult for casual gaming use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great purchase

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

    Greatest purchase you can make. You can pay for one year cheaper than you just buying for three months four times

    I would recommend this to a friend
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