Xbox Game Pass vs. Xbox Live Gold: Key Differences Between the Two Services
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Xbox Game Pass offers a subscription option that lets you play hundreds of games at a flat fee billed annually, quarterly or monthly. You can also pay for the subscription with the Xbox hardware price. There are three subscription versions and a standalone Xbox subscription known as Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox Live Gold is an online subscription service launched in 2002. It allows players access online multiplayer games with voice chat. The service costs $10 per month and offers benefits like four free Xbox 360, Xbox series or Xbox One games and special discounts. Microsoft will stop including Xbox 1 games from 1st October. Xbox Game Pass offers access to dozens of games.
Xbox Game Pass is a monthly subscription that gives you access to hundreds of games. It comes in three tiers: PC, console and ultimate. The ultimate tier covers both platforms. EA Play is the only tier that offers EA games and other members-only rewards. Microsoft is developing a browser-based version for compatibility with Apple devices and Windows PCs.
Xbox Live Gold is the best option for playing online games. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a Netflix-like alternative.
