Xbox Game Pass Reviews

by Andres303

XboxGamePass keeps telling me to do something that I can’t because it has been done already it keeps telling me to enable remote downloads which has been on I never turned it off It’s telling me to enable instant on I keep this on to update my console and games now it’s telling me to select my home Xbox but there’s nothing to select I’ve reset my console and signed out of XboxGamePass and back in again and nothing happens it just keeps telling me the same thing over and over again it will add them to play later but never download anything I went to XboxGamePass on my console and it said it was in the play later but won’t download XboxGamePass is just a waste of space on my phone and I will be deleting it until they fix it which will probably be never

by Darnocjosh

When I saw there was a game pass app for iPhone, I was instantly curious. What would such an app look like? I decided to give it a try, and liked what I saw. You can search the games library, browse by genre, view a list of games coming to and leaving Game Pass. You can even queue an install straight from XboxGamePass , so it’s ready to play when you’re ready.

The reason I can only give it 3 stars? You cannot view “all games.” The option to browse the full library is there, and you’re able to click it. But I found that as I was scrolling, XboxGamePass started to freak out. It kept listing dirt over and over again. I scrolled and scrolled until my screen went blank. I closed XboxGamePass , reopened it. It did the same exact thing. I scrolled all the way to Z and started working my way up. At around S, it starting loading in the listing for Dirt, pushing everything down until I was back in D, looking at a full screen of Dirt.

If XboxGamePass worked as advertised I would probably give it a 5/5. But, since “Browse all Games” is broken, it gets a 3.

by IanBainE

I enjoy that I can mindlessly look through games when I’m out and about when I get bored. It seems insane that Xbox and Game Pass are different apps. They seemingly share a majority of their content. Also the game pass app doesn’t seem to actually sync with my console. I can remotely download games to the console(which I can already do with Xbox app), but it never can show progress or anything more. And whenever I’m in My Games it’s never correct. It’ll show three. The sad thing is I have 17 games and only five physical copies, in other words game pass installed 12 games on my system and is and isn’t aware of most. Microsoft apps are getting overwhelming. Bing & Edge? Bing on Edge? Xbox app & Game Pass app? It’s like your competing with yourselves. Regardless, smart tech that doesn’t properly communicate with other products from you guys. Better syncing is a must.

by RevengeOfThePiff

I wish they’d not get rid of the perks, as many people including myself have gotten the benefits of having them; that added a lot of incentive to pay the money to play new games using Game Pass Ultimate. Now it is hard to justify, especially for those who pay monthly, since they took a core aspect away. Nobody wants Paramount+ Trials that lock you in and force monthly payments, which isn’t something explicitly said. That also goes for most of the “freemium” (pay to win) games, that constitute the rest of the perks.

Hoping they bring back the reason many people use the Game Pass app, and use the same thing as myself and others, really saw as a major part of having Game Pass, and then Game Pass Ultimate. XBOX BRING BACK THE PERKS!

by D. Hill

In terms of concept, interface design, ease of search and account management XBOX Game Pass knocks it out of the park. The application pretty much let’s you do whatever you want regarding the service ranging from searching for titles by category, adding titles you want to access later on to a playlist and to me the best feature which is remote download so a title is ready to go from the console when ready. Active users can also see how much time is left regarding their subscription from the home page. My only criticism this far is XboxGamePass is a bit sluggish when navigating but that can be fixed with updates. A must download for all types of XBOX consumers.

by Papa DeFranco

In my opinion, for the money having the ability to play a good variety of games on multi platforms, is a win. The new games day one releases on game pass is one of the best things about game pass, too me of cause. That way we get to play a game like Halo on day of release and if you are someone that will continually want to play the game even when it leaves game pass, you can buy it at a discount, witch is usually around 20% off. The game stay long enough that you easily can compete any game that’s added. I have multiple platforms I play on like the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox one X, Xbox Series X, to name a few, the older consoles from PS1 - PS3, Xbox - 360, Nintendo- Wii U and the others just a plug-in away to do some retro gaming.

I Definitely recommend game pass to friends and family. Well worth the money but only if you have it and are someone that likes to play game and like being able to play on console, pc and now the cloud so you can play mobile as well.

PlayStation has come out with a similar ish thing to game pass. I haven’t got it yet as I’ve not heard anything good about from friends and team mates, but I sure eventually Sony will step up and offer something worthwhile but till then I’ll stick with game pass.

#HappyGaming and I’ll #SeeYouOnTheBattleField
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by Kaizer284

I love game pass, but this review is just about XboxGamePass. It functions well, and I like that you can see newly added games as well as games you don’t have for much longer, but I would like to see HOW much longer. If there’s a game that’s Leaving Soon, I may have not seen it before and like to try it, then if I like it I may buy it. The problem is I don’t know if I have a week or just 2 days to download and try out the game. However, the bigger issue with XboxGamePass is that it does not communicate with my Xbox One very well. The Remote Install feature only ever works for me if the Xbox is already turned on AND I’m on the same LAN. If I’m anywhere else, I have to go home and manually start the installation. I’d very much like to see this fixed, because the install times for Xbox are terrible and every minute counts

by Akent93

My one complaint is it’s not the best for semi active players.(that maybe go a few weeks without playing). Spitballin here but I think people that cancel subscription should receive an offer to buy a game one might be far into at a greatly discounted price once they have canceled their subscription to game pass. After being a loyal subscriber.
More than the discount you offer to game pass customers at the moment. If me or anyone else has paid for 2 years and played 3 games like me

I think all parties would benefit from appreciating the money vs use ratio that if fixed in my opinion would convince more people to sign up for this awesome sounding but flawed program.
To be clear I still pay for and support game pass.

by Forrest Romibe

It’s no secret Xbox Game Pass is one of if not the greatest value in gaming right now. So it’s fitting Microsoft and their team at Xbox have delivered us an app that allows us to access and install games to our Xbox devices remotely. The game pass app is not only intuitive but surprisingly versatile in its use cases. Not only will it allow you to browse the game pass library but it will also allow for the remote installation of the games to your Xbox! The synergy between XboxGamePass and your machine is further strengthened by XboxGamePass letting you know how much storage space is available on your selected device and going so far as to let you delete games you aren’t playing anymore to free up space for the new arrival all from your smart phone or tablet! This is a great companion piece to a stellar service that has of yet not been rivaled. If you’d like for the transition between browsing games on game pass to playing them to be as seamless as possible, I’d strongly recommend installing XboxGamePass!

by Stuntman48

!!All I have to say....I need more !!storage!! 😆 so far this upgrade has been well worth it. Even if games come and go it’s no different then Netflix plain and simple. Having the option to play games day one is like binging that new awesome show day one and I believe it’s genius! Sure to have the option to buy the game if you want before it’s taken off game pass is awesome.

P.S. if you aren’t using bing rewards....I highly encourage you to start...I haven’t paid for Xbox live from my own pocket for 6+ years now and I continue to use bing rewards to keep my Xbox game pass ultimate going it’s a beautiful ecosystem! 👏🏻 thank you Microsoft haha

by Cmonsta77

I don’t know what else to say except this goes beyond my expectations for any video game streaming service I couldn’t have imagined how well this is actually gone and proceeded to be a success. Technically I’m an older gamer and I’ve been playing for a long time I particularly love the fact I can play all the Metroid Vania style gamesOn my iPad or my phone.I think if I actually utilized all the different capabilities of the Xbox serviceIt could be a very fulfilling lifestyle including playing deep or shallow games and having deep or shallow relationships with people who play those games. Personally I play Xbox games mostly by myself but with all the new ways to engage other gamers I intend to build on my friend list and really get into this as a lifestyle. Xbox has clearly made it service top shelf, Class AAA,And I’m confident by the track record that it’s only gonna get better. keep it up Xbox,Much due respect For how well you treat your customers. What else can I say? Xbox game pass is the best.

by Tram 1972

I had PlayStation consoles and games for last 12 yrs. Sony has nothing that compares to Xbox game pass . Perfect for gamers who like selection and Xbox aims towards making it affordable to enjoy its library of games , where I was spending a ton of money like a lot of people on games that you play, beat em and it just sits there where as game pass lets you enjoy games for a monthly price . Switched back to Xbox and live every minute of it. Kudos to Microsoft for thinking about what people really want in gaming not just trying to sell consoles. Xbox is to me the perfect scenario for where the gaming vision is going.

by KoldKarl

Very cool concept, I appreciate the library and the ability to Willy Nilly switch between games I played when I was younger to new titles I’ve never tried. Convenient and simple to do, but the issue I had until just recently was that it took forever to download new games because of my past internet speeds. We’ve recently moved and I was able to get a much better service, with which I can download a game in anywhere from 10-30 minutes depending on size. But just something to think about before subscribing.

by CJStayStrong

I used to just have the Xbox Gold. Decided to get Game Pass when I started streaming on Twitch to have easy access to more games. In my opinion and based off of the games I enjoy playing, the Game Pass has been an excellent investment for me, has helped my library of games to stream, and is very easy to use. I can use the Game Pass app on my phone to see what’s available to download and install a game without needing to leave the show I’m watching or other game I’m playing. If you’re considering Game Pass, I strongly suggest you give it a chance.

by Farvebeans

Gamepass is like the Netflix of gaming. This progressive service model coupled with Microsoft’s purchase of several new gaming studios provide a clear view of Phil Spencer’s (Head of XBox) vision. This long game view of the Xbox not only positions the company for an increase in market share in the next generation but it pushes the entire video game industry to the next level. From indies to triple A and even the newly coined quadruple A Microsoft seems to have it covered. With something for every type of gamer packaged up in the form of top of the line hardware, PC, mobile, and entry level devices Gamepass is a service that should be part of every gamers wish list now and for years to come.

by Jagentry

The game pass is such an amazing idea, it lets you earn rewards for free by simply owning the game pass subscription and doing different tasks, with the subscription it allows you to pay only around 20USD$ to play a huge library of different games that if you wanted to get normally it would cost you a way bigger amount, not only that but with the ultimate game pass it also includes EA play, which makes the library of games even bigger, but also gives you Xbox live gold, meaning you don’t even have to pay for that to enjoy the full online experience, meaning that’s it’s way more worth it aswell, all in all, I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this feature, keep up the good work!

by Add194205

Game Pass offers something special and exciting if you enjoy playing video games seriously. In recent years I have found myself to have beat most games I own and will just continually play multiplayer games such as (Rainbow Six Siege, GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption) and as amazing those games are after you play them for so long they will eventually become old. The game pass offers so many titles you may not even know where to start. From smaller indie games to massive triple A titles you won’t get bored any time soon with the game pass. So many games on the game pass I have always wanted to play but not pay for are now completely free and my finger tips. Not only do you get all the amazing perks of game pass with free games and perks but it brings back that true nostalgia of years ago when everything was so fresh and exciting with gaming!

by G_d0t

IM ALL IN! Let me start off by saying that I usually like to pay for my games, that’s just how I am. I loved the idea of GamePass but thought it just wasn’t for me as I buy titles that aren’t really offered in the GP (yet). I’m currently using the 14day pass that came with my elite controller but Microsoft can have my money thereafter lol. The way the quests & rewards are setup not only incentivizes the experience but has me playing games I wouldn’t normally play which I think is great.

Currently I’m using XboxGamePass on a 5s while I’m waiting for my XS to be repaired and I can say the GamePass app is a delight to use. It’s easy and straightforward if you’re familiar with the xbox ui. It seems to be optimized for each of the respective devices which is a little thing but it shows Microsoft cares. They have themselves a nice little gaming ecosystem and I’m thrilled to be apart of it.

by A Random Anna Main.

I love Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as it’s a great reasonable price point for many fantastic gaming titles that especially if there’s any games I think I might enjoy but am not sure about and they are on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate I can try them out through game pass instead of wasting money on buying a game to add to my library that I’m not too sure about.

A great example of that being Star Wars:Jedi Fallen Order from 2019, where I’m a very casual fan of Star Wars who enjoys the movies and loves The Mandalorian series on Disney+ which sort of combines two of my favorite elements of film Sci-Fi and Westerns.

I know I just got into some Star Wars content that wasn’t gaming related but, I wanted you to know where I was coming from when I say that, I decided to jump into Star Wars:Jedi Fallen Order and I absolutely love this game and I wasn’t honestly even sure where the game took place until I looked it up and it takes place between episodes 3 and 4 of the movies.

This turns out to be my favorite game that so far since I’ve had game pass that I decided to take a chance on through game pass that otherwise I’m not sure I would have played it unless I could get it dirt cheap on a holiday season sale and to be honest, I may even buy it anyways to own it just to support EA for making a really fun Star Wars game which I can’t say as much for their most recent two Star Wars games which were battlefront 1 and 2.

by Mildoze

It’s the best value in subscription game library offerings. Don’t. I know there’s issues w not working here and there. A few of the dozens of xbl titles are basically straight pores as such not great for win 10. However the sheer volume and cadence of new titles for sub 6$ monthly? It’s a 1$ not bs for first month on new signup. I’m sorry but you’d have to be all of the stupid to pass on trying Xbox game pass for low cost. In app install to linked pc and xbox consoles. Better still is the cross save/buy between them. XboxGamePass is kinda pointless other than social and some browsing. But hey get on this sub already. You’re missing out.

by Dannys Elbows

Barely any hot games out. A majority of games on here are either random indie games or very old triple A titles. I’ve had issues on numerous days with connections to Xbox live claiming to be on Microsoft’s side which prohibit you from playing any games on game pass. Which I don’t own any games I only play game pass so when my connection isn’t working I’m unable to do anything not even watch movie. I only play or watch movies a few days a week after work and I’ve had this issue twice in the past month of owning an Xbox which makes even owning an Xbox kind of unnecessary. The only reason I gave this a two star and not a one because they offer Xbox live (which is a scam in itself) included with game pass saving on something I’d be buying anyways, they let you try it out for three months for only a couple dollars instead of making you subtractive you something you might not like and also there is a fairly large number of games. I probably won’t be continuing to pay for game pass because there is not enough content offered to keep me satisfied past three months (which I doubt they will come out with games I would enjoy since I’m not a fan of $2 indie games(also which they use to pad the numbers of game they say they offer)) in the next three months and I will probably be trying to return my Xbox soon because of how many issues I’ve been having not just with game pass

by OnTheMinute

I love XboxGamePass. I don’t have a headset so being able to use my phone to talk in a party is great. I also love the ability to download a game remotely so while I’m at work and I see a game I want to play when I get home I know it will be ready to play once I get there. Great stuff.

Would have given 5 stars but since I mostly use this for party chat I don’t like that I cant accept a party invite on my console while playing and then open XboxGamePass to use it to talk. If I accidentally accept the party invite with my controller I would have to leave the party, ask them to send me another invite then accept it through XboxGamePass instead.

by ThunderGamerTV

XboxGamePass is a must have if you own an Xbox. It is great for remote downloading games so when you get home you can play right away! However; there are some minor bugs and problems here and there. One such common problem is that it can be difficult for you to connect to your Xbox when remote downloading and connecting in general. Also XboxGamePass is very simple but can be difficult to understand some things if you are new to Xbox. Other than that amazing app!

by Ipod Geek

I love that I can browse and install games in the Game Pass Library from my phone 10x faster then when I’m on my Xbox. I have seen one issue though. My playlist on my phone shows the games that I’ve installed via my phone, and it shows a status that they have been installed. When I open XboxGamePass up on my iPad it shows the same list but the status states that they are ready to install, even though I got a notification on my iPad that the installation finished. The apps or third-party notices shows that you’re using firebase so I’m not sure why it’s out of sync.

Keep up the good work!

by Tin Can 69

It really is nice having all of the added features to Xbox gold and the game pass combo. If using windows or any Microsoft apps they work so well together. I’ve had the game pass in the past and didn’t really find as much use as I do now. I think bang for buck in a family environment it becomes a no brainer! It seems that we all can find features we all can love separately or together. Good place to test out future purchases or descriptive reviews. I should be 5 stars but still have more to discover, and personally when I see 5 stars I wonder about the authenticity. So call it 4 1/2.
Thanks

by T0p Liz

I signed up for 2 years of Game Pass when I got an Xbox one X. It’s been great (as long as you have high speed internet). XboxGamePass has made tracking games as they become available with having to be home in front of my Xbox. Usually I’ll get an update informing me that a game I’m interested in is on game pass and I’ll use XboxGamePass to download it to my Xbox while I’m not home. So when I finally get home my game is downloaded and ready to go. Thank you Microsoft.

by Neogunhero Yeeeee

XboxGamePass works well, but why not just integrate it into the already existing Xbox app? Plus that eay you can advertise Game Pass to people who don’t have it but have the Xbox app. They could browse the games which could make them want to sign up for Game Pass. Instead what you’ve done is made an exclusive app only for Game Pass subscribers which doesn’t offer much besides remote download. Please just move it to the Xbox app and delete XboxGamePass.

by ABrokenHeart

I actually didn’t have the original Gamepass but I was interested in the UPass. A colleague of mine first mentioned it to me. Long story short, this is the way the Pass should have been. Combine the services into one. LIVE, PC and Xbox. Hopefully the success of Microsoft will spill over into Xbox and we’ll continue to get solid games through the pass. XboxGamePass is great and easy to use. Pick the games you want and queue them up for download. Connected devices... nice!

by Navyvettt

I have XBGP for PC and it’s amazing! Great selection of games and it’s at an affordable price! It’s like the gaming Netflix! I love it and I’ll definitely be supporting it! It has a great deal of Xbox AAA titles, indies, and more! You definitely won’t be disappointed! Some people talk about how Xbox didn’t do well this console generation and that’s clearly a lie! This alone proves it! Also Microsoft is way more than a gaming company! This shows their dedication to their brand and amazing customer service to gamers! Please keep supporting your PC gamers Microsoft! This is Golden! Enjoy gamer family! You won’t be disappointed!

by Daemean

I really love XboxGamePass because it helps me find games that I want to play on my Xbox. And then later when I want to start a game on my playlist and I can go play it. And then I like to go play the game because it is fun. And then sometimes I get bored and I want to get another game and then I can get another game and then I can install the game and then I can play the game and then I can have lots of fun at the game and that means the game is really fun for me. Perhaps Someday I can play all 100 games but just not at the same time.

by Nasty718

.... I am back. I truly find game pass to be amazing.

I love that I can download games from my phone. Also, being that I have not played since Xbox 360 was pretty new, I love that I have access to so many good games without having to go out and buy them. Instead I just pay a subscription fee that most could afford, download, and play.

Getting an Xbox One X was exciting enough. Then finding out I could have access to so many games without having to buy them all was truly amazing!!!

by Ge3x

I was skeptical of trying game pass but over time it really won me over. XboxGamePass is really helpful and lets you set up downloads when you aren’t home. You can claim points through XboxGamePass now which is really convenient and if you turn on the feature it’ll tell you the download progress as it goes. Everything is organized well and you can find a game you’re looking for fairly quickly. I do wish if you knew a game was coming to the service you could set up a download ahead of time but other than that, If you have game pass XboxGamePass is a must download.

by ZRReapz

I love the Xbox game pass app especially with game pass ultimate I not only have gold with this package but I also have so many great games to choose from with game pass I love this and I hope that all the Xbox one games will be able to make an appearance with game pass really love this and so swell that you (Microsoft) made such and amazing experience for us gamers . Cannot wait to see why the future holds especially for the upcoming next gen consoles .