What is Xbox Game Pass Core and what is the difference from Xbox Live Gold?

What is Xbox Game Pass Core?

Xbox Game Pass Core is a subscription form that allows Xbox gamers to enjoy all kinds of benefits, such as online multiplayer gaming, free games, exclusive discounts and more. It is the replacement for Xbox Live Gold and the cheaper variant of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

What does this mean for members of Xbox Live Gold?

If you're subscribed to Xbox Live Gold, your membership is automatically converted to Xbox Game Pass Core as of September 2023 - without a price change. 

Xbox One games you've claimed with your Xbox Live subscription will remain available as long as you have an active Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription. Claimed original Xbox titles and Xbox 360 titles will remain available - regardless of whether you keep your subscription or not. 

What is the difference between Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Core?

Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Core are almost identical. Apart from a similar price of £6,99 per month, here are all the other similarities between the two subscription types:

• Acces to online multiplayer gaming
• The chance to play different games during Free Play Days
• Up to 50% off selected games (previously known as "Deals with Gold", now "Deals with Game Pass")
  
  

The biggest difference is that we have to say goodbye to Games with Gold, the games that were available to Xbox Live Gold members. Instead, Xbox Game Pass Core members can now enjoy an assortment of more than 25 games! Xbox is expected to add new titles two to thee times a year.

Which games can I play with Xbox Game Pass Core?

You can play a variety of games with Xbox Game Pass Core, including some Xbox 360 titles and online multiplayer games:

1. Among Us
2. Astroneer
3. Celeste
4. Dead Cells
5. Descenders
6. Dishonored 2
7. DOOM Eternal Standard Edition
8. Fable Anniversary
9. Fallout 4
10. Fallout 76
11. Firewatch
12. Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition
13. Gang Beasts
14. Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition
15. Golf With Your Friends
16. Grounded
17. Halo 5: Guardians
18. Halo Wars 2: Standard Edition
19. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
20. Human Fall Flat
21. Inside
22. Limbo
23. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
24. Overcooked! 2
25. PAYDAY 2: CRIMEWAVE EDITION
26. PowerWash Simulator
27. Psychonauts 2
28. Slay The Spire
29. Spiritfarer Farewell-editie
30. Stardew Valley 
31. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
32. Superliminal
33. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
34. The Elder Scrolls Online
35. Unpacking
36. Vampire Survivors
    
    

Buy Xbox Game Pass Core at Startselect now!

At Startselect, you can easily buy and renew your Xbox Game Pass Core subscription. Choose one of our gift cards, claim the code on your Xbox and enjoy your Xbox Game Pass Core subscription right away!

Xbox Game Pass Core 3 months

Digital code

£17.99

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Xbox Game Pass Core 6 months

Digital code

£29.99

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Xbox Game Pass Core 12 months

Digital code

£49.99

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