Xbox Gift Card User Guide
Xbox Gift Card & DLC
An Xbox Gift Card is a way to add funds/games/download-able content to an Xbox account. These funds can then be used to purchase a variety of digital content on the Xbox ecosystem, including:
Games: Purchase downloadable games (full titles or downloadable content) for your Xbox console or PC.
Apps: Download and use various applications on your Xbox console.
Movies & TV Shows: Rent or purchase movies and TV shows to watch on your Xbox console.
Subscriptions: Pay for subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass (access to a library of downloadable games) or Xbox Game Core (enables online multiplayer gaming).
Xbox card format will have 25 characters and there will be certain characters that will not exist in the code according to Xbox rules. Includes: “A, E, I, O, U, L, S, 0, 1, and 5.”
Xbox Subscription:
Xbox Game Pass Core: Xbox Game Pass Core, previously known as Xbox Game Core, Here's a breakdown of what Xbox Game Pass Core is:
Focused on providing online multiplayer capabilities for Xbox consoles.
Allowed users to play games with friends over the internet.
Included access to a limited selection of free games that rotated on a monthly basis.
Offered exclusive discounts on downloadable content (DLC) and games.
As a Game Pass Core member, you get online console multiplayer, a select catalog of high-quality games, and member deals. With Game Pass Core, you can quickly find people you want to play with – whether it’s friends, family, or the greater Xbox community. Sign in for your available offers. Promotional offers may not be valid for all members and are only available for a limited time. Promotional offers are not valid in Quebec and Russia; other geographic restrictions may apply.
Xbox Game Pass for PC: Xbox Game Pass for PC is a subscription service offered by Microsoft that grants access to a library of downloadable games for Windows 10 and 11 computers. Think of it like a Netflix for PC games, where you pay a monthly fee and get access to a vast selection of titles.
Here's a breakdown of the benefits of Xbox Game Pass for PC:
Large Game Library: Access a constantly growing library of high-quality PC games, including new releases, critically acclaimed titles, and indie gems. This allows you to try out a variety of games without having to purchase them individually.
Day One Releases: Play select new Xbox Game Studios titles the day they launch, giving you immediate access to the latest games.
Discounts: Get exclusive discounts on downloadable content (DLC) and other game purchases made through the Microsoft Store.
Cloud Saves: Utilize cloud storage for your game saves, allowing you to pick up your progress on any PC with the Xbox app installed.
EA Play Included: Enjoy the benefits of EA Play membership with your Game Pass subscription, giving you access to a collection of Electronic Arts titles, early trials of new EA games, and in-game rewards.
Here's what Xbox Game Pass for PC doesn't include:
Access to online multiplayer functionality for all games. Some games might still require a separate Xbox Game Core subscription for online play.
All available PC games. While the library is vast, it doesn't include every PC game on the market. Titles come and go from the service over time.
$1 Deal
The $1 deal for Xbox Game Pass for PC is a promotional offer that Microsoft occasionally runs to attract new subscribers. It allows you to try Xbox Game Pass for PC at a significantly discounted price, typically $1, for the first 14 days.
Things to keep in mind about the $1 deal:
Limited-time offer: This is a promotional offer, so it's not always available. Offer only available for account that never subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC before, and this is an one time per account lifetime offer only, once you purchased it, it will never be available again.
Auto-renewal: After the first 14 days at $1, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular monthly price (currently around $9.99) unless you cancel it before the end of the trial period.
Payment method required: You'll need to provide a valid payment method when signing up for the $1 trial.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate:
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the most comprehensive subscription service offered by Microsoft for Xbox gamers. It combines the benefits of Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Core into a single package.
Pricing:
The monthly subscription fee for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is currently around $16.99 USD.
Microsoft occasionally offers introductory deals or discounts for new subscribers.
Benefits:
Extensive Game Library: Gain access to a vast library of downloadable games across Xbox consoles (Xbox One, Series S/X) and PC. This includes new releases, critically acclaimed titles, indie gems, and classics.
Day One Releases: Play select new Xbox Game Studios titles the day they launch on consoles and PC.
Xbox Game Core Included: Enjoy online multiplayer gaming on Xbox consoles with Xbox Game Core integration.
EA Play Included: Get the benefits of EA Play membership, offering access to a collection of Electronic Arts titles, early trials of new EA games, and in-game rewards.
Cloud Gaming: Stream a selection of Xbox games directly to your Android or iOS device with cloud gaming functionality (requires a compatible controller).
Conversion Rates from Other Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions:
When you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, we’ll convert any prepaid time you have on Xbox Game Pass or EA Play subscriptions and apply it toward Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the current conversion ratio, up to a maximum of 36 months. Prepaid time conversion is final and non-refundable, and ratios are subject to change.
Xbox Game Pass Core and PC Game Pass conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 3:2 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of Xbox Game Pass Core or PC Game Pass will convert to 60 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time.
Xbox Game Pass for Console conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 4:3 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of Xbox Game Pass for Console will convert to 68 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time.
EA Play conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 3:1 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of EA Play will convert to 30 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time.
$1 Deal:
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 deal for the first 14 days is a promotional offer by Microsoft to entice new subscribers to try out the service at a heavily discounted price.
Things to keep in mind about the $1 deal:
Limited-time offer: This is a promotional offer, so it's not always available. Offer only available for account that never subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC before, and this is an one time per account life time offer only, once you purchased it, it will never be available again.
Auto-renewal: After the first 14 days at $1, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular monthly price (currently around $9.99) unless you cancel it before the end of the trial period.
Payment method required: You'll need to provide a valid payment method when signing up for the $1 trial.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Non-Stackable
Refers to the inability to combine multiple subscription codes for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Here's a breakdown of what it means:
Non-Stackable:
This term indicates that you cannot redeem multiple Xbox Game Pass Ultimate codes consecutively to extend your subscription period.
Each code grants access to the service for a specific duration (typically 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months). To extend your subscription further, you need to wait until the current code expires and then redeem a new one.
Some Special Notes:
Some gift cards have special regions such as Xbox Gift Card EUROPE, then that card will be supported in the following countries: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland , Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium.