What is Xbox Game Pass?

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass has gained significant popularity amongst its users. The tech giant has skillfully crafted a subscription service that caters to the varied gaming preferences of its subscribers. They stay current by always providing new games to play and offering the ability to enjoy first-party game releases on day one without additional spending. This approach has helped Microsoft to confidently dominate this market. Despite this, some users remain uncertain about the Xbox Game Pass and its benefits. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of this subscription service to clear up any confusion.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

On both Xbox devices and Windows 10 PCs, there exists a membership service known as Xbox Game Pass. With a monthly fee, this service grants users the ability to explore a vast selection of video games. From a variety of genres, gamers are allowed to download and enjoy all sorts of games, including those produced by Microsoft Studios and other publishers. As the library is constantly expanding, older games are sometimes eliminated from the plan.

Games are at your fingertips with an active membership. Unrestrained access to the games is given, including the ability to download and play on Xbox consoles or Windows 10 PCs, even when offline. The program offers lower-priced games and add-ons to users as well.

How does Xbox Game Pass work?

You can access a large selection of titles with Xbox Game Pass thanks to its subscription-based business model. You must first subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. There are various membership plans available, such as Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which offers access on both consoles and computers as well as Xbox Live Gold.

Once subscription activation is comple­te, users gain the fre­edom to dive into the vast world of Xbox Game­ Pass and select from an exte­nsive collection of games. The­ vault comprises not only Microsoft Studio titles but also a variety of options from third-party publishe­rs. After selecting a game­, simply install and download it onto your Windows 10 computer or Xbox system and enjoy playing offline­ on your device. It's important to remember that the length of time that you can enjoy playing the games is solely based on the duration of your subscription. Periodic additions and removals mark the library, frequently injecting new titles. Microsoft wastes no time in including its own latest releases into the mix, eschewing any extra customs fees that may result.

The Xbox Store offers exclusive discounts to Xbox Game Pass subscribers when they purchase games and related add-ons. Other than that, there may be special advantages like early access to specific games, DLCs, or in-game stuff. In addition, Xbox Game Pass offers cross-platform play and syncs game saves between Xbox consoles and Windows 10 PCs for titles that qualify. Because of this, you may begin a game on your Xbox console and finish it on your PC, and the opposite is also true.

You should be aware that if you cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you will no longer have access to the service's games. In contrast, any game saves or progress you've made will be kept locally and can be continued if you later buy the game or rejoin your Xbox Game Pass.

How to cancel an Xbox Game Pass subscription?

There are two methods to end your Xbox Game Pass subscription: through your Xbox console or the Xbox website. Here, we'll go over both possibilities in great detail so you can decide which one best meets your requirements.

Xbox console

• Turn on your Xbox system and sign in to your Xbox Game Pass account.
• To access the instructions, press the Xbox button on your controller.
• Go to the “Profile & System” page and choose “Settings.”
• Go to the Settings menu and select “Account.”
• Choose “Subscriptions” followed by “Xbox Game Pass.”
• Select “Manage” followed by “Cancel.”
• Follow the on-screen instructions to cancel your membership.

Xbox website

• Sign in to the Xbox website using the Microsoft account associated with your Xbox Game Pass membership.
• In the top right corner, click your profile symbol and then pick “My Microsoft Account.”
• Go to the account page and select “Services & Subscriptions.”
• Find your Xbox Game Pass subscription and click “Manage.”
• Under the “Payment & Billing” tab, select “Cancel.”
• To confirm the cancellation, follow the on-screen instructions.

How to redeem an Xbox Game Pass code?

To redeem an Xbox Game Pass code and activate your subscription, similar to when you want to cancel it, you may use two different ways.

Xbox console

• Start your Xbox and login into the account where you wish to redeem the code.
• To access the instructions, press the Xbox button on your controller.
• Go to the “Profile & System” page and choose “Settings.”
• Go to the Settings menu and select “Account.”
• Select “Subscriptions” followed by “Redeem a code.”
• Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the code. Make sure you enter everything accurately, including any hyphens.
• To finish the redemption process, simply follow the steps. Your Xbox Game Pass subscription will be enabled after this is completed.

Xbox website

• Sign in to the Xbox website using the Microsoft account linked with your Xbox system.
• In the top right corner, click your profile icon and then pick “Redeem code.”
• In the given space, enter the Xbox Game Pass code and click “Next.”
• To confirm the redemption, follow the on-screen instructions. Your Xbox Game Pass subscription will be enabled after the process is completed.

How much does Xbox Game Pass cost?

Depending on the subscription plan you select, the price of an Xbox Game Pass subscription varies. Although the service's costs have lately gone up, it is still a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to try out a variety of games, including both AAA and indie games. The cost is listed below:

• Xbox Game Pass for console: $10.99/mo.
• Xbox Game Pass for PC: $9.99/mo.
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $16.99/mo.

What games does Xbox Game Pass offer?

Cross the digital threshold into Xbox Game Pass and access a trove of games sourced from both acclaimed and lesser-known publishers, introducing a cross-section of genres and series. We'll abstain from listing every title included within the library of Xbox Game Pass since it's in a constant state of flux with newly released games seemingly offsetting those that retire. Infamous series such as Gears of War, Halo, and Forza Horizon, along with the captivating titles of Outer Wilds, Yakuza, and Fallout 4 are but a handful of the options introduced to gamers for some time now. Other offerings extend to a mix of third-party and first-party titles.

The Xbox Game Pass catalog contains a variety of games from various companies. To discover which games are currently available, we suggest consulting either the official Xbox Game Pass website or the Xbox console dashboard. Both provide the latest information on the titles included in the service, as well as an extensive list of additional ones.