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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 539 reviews

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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass, Price
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat the price for what you get!

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

    Xbox live gold with 25 free games at $60 for one year is such a good deal!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legit code

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    Posted .
    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:
    Game pass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Core for the win!

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

    Happy these digital 12 month CORE (formally GOLD) subscription cards are still available online. I prefer to own my games and still collect physical copies. I also don’t play as many games as I used to, unfortunately. Which is why I prefer the CORE membership over Gamepass Ultimate. With CORE you get online play and about 20-25 Gamepass titles available to you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Delivery

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

    Received my code with in seconds of buying the gift card. Other stores make you wait 15 minutes to 24 hours. Best Buy is the only place I go to, to get my gift cards.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a gift

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    Posted .
    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox live

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

    xbox live gold plus access to gamepass at the same price as before? That's cool. I liked the games with gold, however I did find nyself not caring for most titles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    X box 12 months

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

    I like this because x box does not offer 12 months anymore which j wish they did thank god they sell these ones u save way more when you buy the 12 month card

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Deal!!!

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

    Fast and easy transaction at a great price!!! Received the code in minutes!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick easy simple to use

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

    It was sent almost immediately after buying and it worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Is What It Is

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

    Same as every other time, wish Microsoft wouldn’t raise the price on it but worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game pass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A simple plan for the old gamer man.

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

    It's simple. I don't travel to justify the Ultimate plan where I can take the game with me. Between work, kids, and other adult activities I love taking the time to play games to relax and chill online with my friends who have a busy life like myself. The 12month Core live suites my needs fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    We always buy membership, hundreds of games for all the kids, monthly or yearly, worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple

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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 yearly subscription. Hope they stop raising the price though

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox live gold

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

    Super excited I’ve always been playing Xbox my whole life and always got the Xbox live and will still get it. Definitely worth getting if your a big online player.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Budget conscious gaming

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

    Game pass Core gets the job done if you don't care to play via the cloud or the various titles that come with Ultimate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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