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Frequently asked questions
XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) is a Game Pass plan that’s included as a benefit of your active partner subscription. You don’t pay anything extra to XBOX to use it. This plan is available only through participating partners
- Sign in with your XBOX account (or create one).
- If you’re eligible, you’ll see an Activate button. Select Activate to add the benefit to your account.
- You’ll see a confirmation when the activation is complete.
Note: Make sure you’re signed into the XBOX account you want to use before selecting Activate. You don’t need to use the same email address as your partner account.
XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) subscribers earn rewards at the same rate as XBOX Game Pass Essential subscribers. See http://www.xbox.com/rewards for more details.
XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) includes 10 hours of cloud gaming each month. If you reach your monthly limit, you won’t be able to start new cloud sessions until your time refreshes. Your limit is based on your total monthly time.
You may be unable to activate if you’re not eligible or the offer isn’t available in your region:
- This offer is only available to new or eligible returning subscribers without an active XBOX Game Pass plan.
- This offer is only available in select regions, which varies by partner. Check with your partner to see if this offer is available in your region. If you believe the offer is available in your region but you are seeing an error, make sure your Microsoft account is set to the correct region.
Your access to XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) is provided as a benefit of an active subscription to your partner’s service. If your partner subscription is canceled, ends, or is suspended, your XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) access may automatically end or be suspended as well without notice. If you re-subscribe later, you may need to reactivate the benefit (as long as the offer is still available).
If your XBOX account already has an active XBOX Game Pass subscription, you may not be able to activate XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition).
If you don’t currently have a Game Pass plan, you can activate XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) and then choose to purchase another Game Pass plan at any time. If you have both XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) and another Game Pass plan, you’ll receive the full benefits of the paid plan. As long as your partner subscription remains active, XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) may also appear on your account.
You can manage your XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) subscription through the partner that provided your benefit. Visit account.microsoft.com to see which partner is linked to your account and to be directed to their subscription management page.
After you activate the benefit, XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) will be added to your XBOX account. You can check your active subscriptions and benefits by signing in at account.microsoft.com. If XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) is active, you’ll see it listed with your other XBOX subscriptions and services.
Access to XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) is included as a benefit of your active partner subscription, with no payment to XBOX required. Your access continues as long as your primary partner subscription remains active and the offer remains available as a benefit of your partner subscription.
Yes, if a game is cloud playable and you own it digitally with XBOX, you can stream it using your 10 hours of cloud gaming each month.
Yes, you can download and play games on PC, XBOX console, and supported handhelds without impacting your 10 hour cloud gaming limit.
XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) terms:
See xbox.com/starter-edition-terms.
1. Access to XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) is provided as an exclusive benefit of an active partner subscription and automatically ends if that subscription ends, without notice. Reinstatement of the primary subscription does not guarantee restoration of access to XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition). Select regions. Game library and benefits vary over time, by region, plan and device.
2. XBOX Cloud Gaming: Stream up to ten (10) hours per month. Requires internet and supported device (both sold separately). Select devices (xbox.com/cloud-devices). Cloud playable games not included with XBOX Game Pass are sold separately, and may be made available with XBOX Game Pass in the future. Game library varies. Stream directly on XBOX consoles, or with the XBOX app or at xbox.com/play on supported devices. Select regions.
3. Rewards: Terms apply. Microsoft Account required. Select markets only. XBOX Game Pass (Starter Edition) subscribers access the same rewards as XBOX Game Pass Essential subscribers on Rewards with XBOX. See https://www.xbox.com/rewards. Rewards vary by Rewards Level. Point values vary by local market currency, Rewards level, and the number of points redeemed. Learn about point caps and earning potential here. Gameplay rewards for 18+. Excludes PC Games that require 3rd party launchers or are played on Battle.net. Playtime required for all quests. Cloud play credit for quests varies, details available here. Qualifying purchases at Microsoft Store (online, or on Windows or console) at Rewards with XBOX.