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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:
Your price for this item is $74.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 458 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 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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  • Good purchase

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

    Got this so that I can play the games on game pass.

    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.

    This was a great purchase. There was fast digital delivery

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

    Awesome deal

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

    I got this for a greta value. I ended up getting the better membership and it works great.

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

    Gamepass offer is great

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

    Item was given as intended. It’s pretty much nonsensical to not buy the gamepass off the Best Buy site.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox forced purchase to play online.

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

    The Xbox core game pass worked and was delivered quickly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Very nice

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

    Easy to order and fast delivery. Took sround 5 minutes to receive download code.

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

    Awesome!

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

    It worked! I liked the small selection of games and we got to play online too.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • best prices

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

    best price easy to purchase best buy best store around

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

    Great add-on for the Xbox

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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 amazing. Play with friends all over the world would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great buy

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

    I purchased this for my son to extend the experience with the firestick 4k. He loves it. He can play his games and watch tv anywhere he goes that has a tv.

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

    Xbox 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.

    My kids love using the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for hours of fun.

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

    Cheaper than Microsoft store

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

    Great for basic online gaming. Better than buying through the microsoft store

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

    Hulkdrea0306

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

    I just got my Xbox and I love it !! I start playing last night

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Super easy

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

    I love how easy it is to get the code online and put it into my account. Delivered the code by email right away too!

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

    Live

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

    Works as it should and all good so far, no issues.

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

    Fast way of getting Gamepass

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

    Quick easy way of getting ultimate game pass without leaving the house

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cheapest route

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

    This is the cheapest route I have found to buy game pass

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

    Year game pass

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

    Love it , would purchase one in near future fast !!

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

    East to use

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

    Works great for playing online with friends and family

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Xbox core

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

    Most value for your money if youe going to buy any xbox subscriptions

    I would recommend this to a friend
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