They may have very similar names, but Xbox Game Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer quite different services. Both services offer fantastic value for money, provided you subscribe to the one that applies to you.
Which Xbox Game Pass should you buy?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs a bit more than Xbox Game Pass, so let’s take a look at the differences so you can decide which version is right for you.
If you have an Xbox console or a gaming PC, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are great options. Both offer a Netflix-style service where you get access to games as part of the subscription fee. New titles are added regularly, with Xbox Game Studios launching on the service on the same day as their release.
Both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer great value for money, offering users hundreds of games, sort of like Netflix for games. The difference is that Xbox Game Pass requires you to opt into this level of access for either your PC or Xbox console, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a library of games across both formats.