Thursday, 27 August 2020

If you have questions about the Xbox Game Pass service, we're here to help.

Microsoft's Game Pass is a subscription-based service that opens up a whole library of games. It launched in mid-2017 and is available to anyone, regardless of being a Gold subscriber or not.

Microsoft is pushing Game Pass hard, and it's going to be a very important service for Xbox going forward, both on console and on PC. Here's everything you need to know.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

Game Pass is a subscription service that gives Xbox One gamers access to a library of games to download and play for as long as they continue to pay for the service. A similar example would be EA Access, except Game Pass isn't exclusive to one publisher.

How much does it cost?

Xbox Game Pass costs $9.99 a month. In some locations, you can buy codes for multiple months in one go.

Does it replace Xbox Live Games with Gold?

No. Game Pass is a completely separate service to Games with Gold and operates alongside it. If you want to enjoy multiplayer games, however, you will still need to have a Gold subscription in order to do that.

How do I get Xbox Game Pass?

You can sign up on the console or on the web.

Once you're subscribed, you can manage your subscription from the console, too. On the latest versions of the OS, Game Pass has its own tab inside "my games and apps" and games can be installed directly from here without needing to go to the store.

How many games are there?

At launch, there were over 100 games covering both Xbox One and Xbox 360 backward compatible games in the catalog. Every month, new games are added, and it now even stretches to a selection of original Xbox backward compatible titles.

Additionally, every new Microsoft first-party title will be added into Game Pass at launch. This includes forthcoming games like Halo Infinite.

But just as games regularly enter the rotation, games also regularly leave Game Pass. Any non-Microsoft game will likely leave at some point, or you should treat it as such and play those you like the look of as soon as you can.

The complete list of Xbox Game Pass titles

Do I need to an Xbox Live Gold subscription?

No, Xbox Game Pass is a completely separate subscription program.

Are Xbox Play Anywhere games included?

Absolutely. With an Xbox Game Pass subscription, PC gamers are able to play Xbox Play Anywhere titles, such as Sea of Thieves, without a purchase if they have a Game Pass subscription on their Xbox console.

Future first-party titles that are also Play Anywhere will also be included in the same way.

Is it be available on Windows 10?

It is! There's now also a dedicated Xbox Game Pass for PC. It can be subscribed to on its own or as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes console, PC, and an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

The latest Game Pass product, check out our full explainer for more information. Essentially it represents the absolute best value, with a single $15 a month subscription covering Xbox Live Gold on your Xbox One, Game Pass games on the console and Game Pass games PC and from September 15 access to the xCloud game streaming service.

Are backward compatible Xbox 360 titles included in Game Pass?

The catalog has a good selection, and it now goes even further, including original Xbox games, too.

Will I get a discount to buy the games if I like them?

Yep. Game Pass subscribers will get an exclusive discount to buy the games and related downloadable content (DLC).

Will I be able to play if I stop my subscription?

Games are available to play, in full, for as long as you're a paying subscriber. If you cancel your subscription, you lose access to said games.

Where can I get Xbox Game Pass?

The full list of countries currently reads as such:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

Project xCloud coming to Game Pass app on Android

From September 15, 2020, Microsoft's cloud gaming service, known as xCloud to this point, will be coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and will be included in the Xbox Game Pass app on Android.

It adds another tick in the value box to Game Pass Ultimate over regular Game Pass, too. The initial implementation through the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app is slick and it's ready to hit the prime time as a consumer product.

xCloud on Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass (Beta)

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Take the finished version of xCloud for a run out

Game Pass subscribers can check out xCloud on their Android phone or tablet right now with the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app from the Play Store.

How to save money on Xbox Game Pass

Just because Game Pass is a monthly subscription doesn't mean you can't save some money on it. You just have to know where to look.

Game Pass subscriptions can be bought and applied to your accouny by way of a code, which can be bought from a number of third-party retailers. One good place to keep an eye on is Amazon, where deals are fairly common, including such offers as buy one get one free on three month subscription codes.

Another retailer to check out is CDKeys where you can always save some money, including around $10 off a three month subscription.


This hopefully answers some of the questions you have about Xbox Game Pass, and we'll keep this post updated as any new information becomes available.

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Microsoft's Netflix-style subscription service serves over 100 varied titles for a monthly fee. From hit franchises to experimental indies, Xbox Game Pass has value for all.



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