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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

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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 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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  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Microsoft - Xbox Game Pass Core 12-Month

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

    The only way to play online!!! Access to thousands of games,

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

    It’s 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.

    Get it every year to have the perks. Nothing special.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    Fast and safe. Straight to my email. Hope on my Xbox and put in the code

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

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works well and i bought multiple so i didn’t have to pay more through xbox.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for those who dont need all the game options.

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

    I like the core option because i only play one game and do not need the ultimate with all the game options. Although they did raise the price since last year.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox card

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

    The best bang for your buck at that price that's why you always go to Best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works!

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

    Super easy and code came within 10 minutes of purchase. Code worked for me and got my child back to playing his favorite online game.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    Great gift for kids for any occasion. My son loved this!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gamer gift

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

    Great digital format- was to gift yearly for gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game pass

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

    Product arrived on time and was easy to install Would recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Games

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

    Great value for the price lots of games available.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Quick delivery!

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

    Code came quickly and worked. Essential is all I need for my gaming needs

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game pass works

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

    Is the better way to game. Code comes within minutes. Great buy

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

    Game Pass

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

    Exactly what my son wanted. Xbox live ability and game pass

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Happy with it.

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

    Great product and worked as advertised. Once purchased I used the code on the back on my Xbox.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My daughter loved it

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

    Great Christmas gift it comes digitally soon as its paid for

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Wish they kept xbox live to 60$ a year

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

    Its only good since they got rid of xbox live for 60$ a year

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

    It's a gift

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

    It worked, no complaints. Easy to add to the kid's account

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Game pass purchase

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

    Great for gifting and easy to download. I saved money by purchasing the year membership.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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