Xbox USA Game Pass Core 12 Month

What Is Xbox Game Pass Core 12 Month?

Xbox Game Pass Core 12 Month gives you a 12-month subscription to the Game Pass Core tier. Xbox Game Pass Core is the entry tier that includes online multiplayer access and a curated game library (25+ games); it is the successor to the former Xbox Live Gold. (In October 2025, this tier was renamed Essential.)

Xbox Game Pass is a gaming subscription that lets you play hundreds of games in one place with a monthly subscription; games in the library can be played at no extra cost for as long as your subscription is active. The different Game Pass tiers (Core/Essential, Standard, Ultimate) offer different content and features.

What's Included in This Tier?

Xbox Game Pass Core is the entry tier that includes online multiplayer access and a curated game library (25+ games); it is the successor to the former Xbox Live Gold. (In October 2025, this tier was renamed Essential.) Xbox may update Game Pass tiers and their content from time to time, so we recommend checking the current coverage before you buy.

How to Redeem Your Xbox Code

1. Go to redeem.microsoft.com, sign in with your Microsoft account and enter the 25-character code.
2. On Xbox console: you can enter the code via Xbox button > Store > (View button) Redeem.
3. On Windows: you can also redeem it via Microsoft Store > account > Redeem code.

Region notice: Your Microsoft account region must match the code's store region (USA). The balance cannot be transferred to another account; Xbox gift card balance does not expire.

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