Xbox Game Pass is the premium version of the Xbox Network service on Microsoft game consoles and PC, and is available in two tiers: Core and Ultimate. If you're wondering whether it's worth upgrading, here's the information you need.
Which Xbox Game Pass should you buy?
Xbox consoles give you the ability to create a free Xbox Network account, which is the same as a Microsoft account. The basic service lets subscribers access online multiplayer features in free-to-play games, download items from the Microsoft Store on Xbox, chat with friends one-on-one and in groups, and use popular entertainment apps like Netflix. It also includes access to apps like Skype and OneDrive.
Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers get all the core benefits, plus a few extras, including:
Game Pass Ultimate is the more expensive of the two paid options and offers the following additional benefits: