Remember Xbox Live Gold? Now it's called Xbox Game Pass Core, and you can get a 12-month membership for $49.99 instead of $59. If you're new to gaming or shopping for a gamer, here's what that means.

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This digital care package is usually several games strong, and depending on your membership ... to combine your Xbox Game Pass PC and Console subscriptions and pick up some Live Gold months ...

If you’ve been holding off renewing your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership, the time may have finally come. While a three-month membership is normally $50, there’s actually a way to pay less for the ...

Being a membership service that offers access to ... and exclusive discounts) with Xbox Live Gold. The latter gets you an additional two free games to play each month plus access to online console ...

An evolution of Xbox Live Gold, Game Pass Core grants subscribers access to dozens of games on console, as well as online multiplayer access and member-exclusive discounts. As mentioned, Game Pass ...