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I guess the best way to describe Xbox Game Pass is to call it the Netflix of Video Games. The Game Pass Ultimate subscription is a combination of Game Pass for Xbox, Game Pass for PC, and Xbox Gold. “Games as a service” seems to the way things are moving now, with Microsoft committing to make their first-party games available on Game Pass on launch day, but there are some drawbacks to this approach as well.
On the surface level, Game Pass Ultimate seems like an unbeatable value, giving you access to 100+ games on both Xbox and PC, but there are some annoyances and negatives too. Firstly, there isn’t a unified way to navigate through all of your Game Pass content. Xbox games are generally handled through the Game Pass store on your Xbox. PC games are handed in the Microsoft store app and they’re often slightly buggy or lacking in terms of control customization, graphics settings, etc. Xbox Gold gives you some free games, but you need to go through a separate process to add them to your account. Games obtained through Games with Gold work a bit differently than Game Pass in the sense that they will always be available to play (they won’t ever leave the service), with the Xbox 360 titles being yours to keep no matter what and the Xbox One titles requiring an active subscription.
*** Update 10/15/2020 ***
Microsoft has been refining the Game Pass experience since I first wrote this review. It is now easier to navigate and browse Game Pass content on both Xbox and PC. Claiming Games with Gold on Xbox no longer requires you to go through the motions of buying the game at $0.00 ~ you can just add it to your account directly. For PC, the Xbox app has been updated so that you can directly browse Game Pass content separately from the Store app. I've tried a few of the "newer" offerings such as MechWarrior 5 and Outer Worlds, and they have a respectable amount of customization for graphics settings, etc. Overall, Game Pass is becoming better and better.
The second negative is that games are constantly being added and removed, though they will give you a 30 day notice before doing so. If you’re more of a casual gamer, it might not be enough time to finish the titles and if you don’t pay attention to the Xbox news channels, you might not even know a game has been removed until it fails to start. Game Pass usually doesn’t contain the add-on content, so if you bought DLC for a Game Pass title that got removed, you won’t be able to play unless you get the main game again, either in digital or physical form.
With respect to this digital code purchase on Amazon, I think it’s pretty easy. The code shows up in your email box (associated with your Amazon account) after you finish checking out. If you have any promo codes such as buy-one-get-one-free, they will also show up in your mailbox. You can redeem multiple 3-month (or whatever) pre-paid memberships and they will stack up. Personally, I go to the Microsoft Accounts site and enter these codes from the subscription management area. In the case that you’ve set up a credit card for reoccurring billing, these pre-paid membership codes will basically push your billing date back.
I've only bought codes like Xbox Live or Microsoft Office directly from Amazon, and I haven't had any issues so far.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold and over 100 high-quality games. Play with friends on console, PC, phones, and tablets, and get an EA Play membership – all for one low monthly amount.
Discover your next favorite game
Play the biggest games day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Always something new to play, something for everyoneEnjoy new games on day one like Halo Infinite from Xbox Game Studios, as well as iconic franchises like DOOM from Bethesda Softworks, indie games, and blockbusters. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. |
Gaming on Xbox is better with Xbox Live GoldPlay together with friends on the most advanced online console multiplayer network. |
EA PlayEA Play gives you access to top titles on console and PC from best-loved series like Battlefield and STAR WARS. Plus, you get more from the games you love, including exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, and early trials of select new EA titles. |
Perks and discountsEnjoy free Perks, including in-game content, consumables, and more. Plus, get member discounts off select games in the Xbox Game Pass library and related game add-ons. |
Connect and play with friends
Tap into the heart of the Xbox community and join millions of players ready and waiting to play together. Play along with a community of Xbox console players with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Start a game on your console and keep playing it from the cloud across Windows 10 PCs, phones, and tablets.*
*Important information: Upon joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, existing Xbox Live Gold and/or Game Pass for Console or PC and/or EA Access/Play memberships will convert to Ultimate at a conversion ratio. Future code redemptions also subject to conversion ratio. All conversions to Ultimate are final. Learn how this works at xbox.com/gamepass.
Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. See xbox.com/gamepass and ea.com/ea-play/terms and ea.com/ea-play for details. Best value: As compared to purchasing each membership separately. Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta): streaming limits apply. Requires compatible controller (sold separately) and supported device; see system requirements. The EA logo and Battlefield are property of Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. STAR WARS & 2019 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
Halo Infinite: coming soon.
Redeem at microsoft.com/redeem. Play on: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10, & on Apple and Android (cloud gaming). Requires: Download(s), system apps, significant storage, broadband (fees may apply), and Microsoft account (microsoft.com/msa). Windows 10 requires latest OS updates; excludes S Mode and ARM. Terms: If a game is removed from catalog, purchased in-game content requires separate game purchase. Check your game to see if Xbox Live Gold is required. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable. Stack up to 36 months per account. Images are representative of catalog games.
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