How to cancel Xbox Game Pass: a step-by-step guide
Kevin Hall
Oct 19th, 2024
·5min read
Oct 19th, 2024
·5min read
Learn how to easily cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription with this step-by-step guide, and take control of your subscription management.
Xbox Game Pass is a fantastic service for gamers, offering access to hundreds of high-quality games for a monthly fee. But like any subscription, there may come a time when you decide it’s no longer right for you—whether it’s to cut back on spending, switch to another gaming platform, or just take a break. Whatever the reason, unsubscribing from Xbox Game Pass is a straightforward process. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to cancel your subscription on different platforms and discuss tips for managing subscriptions effectively to avoid unnecessary charges in the future.
Before diving into the how-to, let’s quickly discuss why managing subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass is essential. Subscription services can accumulate over time, often leading to people paying for services they no longer use or need. Xbox Game Pass, with its auto-renewal feature, can continue to charge your account without regular use unless you cancel it.
That’s where tools like SubTracked come into play—helping you track and manage all your subscriptions in one place, giving you a better overview of your recurring expenses and offering useful features like subscription renewal reminders and alternative service suggestions. Now, let’s jump into the cancellation process for Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass can be canceled on several platforms, depending on where you originally signed up. Below are the methods for canceling via a web browser, Xbox console, and mobile device.
If you manage your Xbox Game Pass account through a PC, canceling via a browser is the most straightforward option. Here’s how:
Sign in to your Microsoft Account: Open your preferred browser and visit the Microsoft Services & Subscriptions page. Sign in using the account that holds the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Locate Xbox Game Pass: Scroll through your subscriptions to find “Xbox Game Pass” (or “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate” if that’s what you’re using).
Click “Manage”: Next to your Xbox Game Pass subscription, click on the Manage button.
Choose “Cancel Subscription”: Once on the management page, look for the option to Cancel Subscription. Confirm your choice by following any on-screen instructions.
Select “Don’t Renew” or “End Now”: You can choose to either stop auto-renewal (allowing you to use the service until the next billing date) or end the subscription immediately.
Confirm Your Cancellation: You may be asked to confirm your cancellation choice once more. After this, your subscription should be successfully canceled.
For those who prefer managing subscriptions directly through their console, the Xbox itself offers a quick way to cancel Game Pass.
Open the Guide Menu: Press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the Guide.
Go to Settings: Navigate to Profile & System > Settings.
Select Account: Under Account, choose Subscriptions.
Find Xbox Game Pass: Scroll through your subscriptions and select Xbox Game Pass.
Cancel the Subscription: Choose the option to Cancel Subscription and confirm any prompts that appear.
Choose When to End the Service: Similar to the browser method, you can either stop the subscription from renewing or end it immediately.
If you’re on the go, you can also cancel Xbox Game Pass using the Xbox mobile app.
Open the Xbox App: Launch the Xbox app on your mobile device and sign in with the account tied to your Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Navigate to Your Profile: Tap on your profile icon at the bottom-right of the screen.
Access Subscriptions: Look for the Subscriptions option, typically listed under Settings or your account menu.
Select Xbox Game Pass: Choose your Xbox Game Pass subscription and select Manage.
Cancel the Subscription: Follow the on-screen prompts to cancel the subscription, and confirm your choice.
Once you cancel Xbox Game Pass, you can still use the service until the end of your current billing cycle (unless you opted to cancel it immediately). However, you will lose access to the games that are part of the Game Pass library once your subscription officially ends.
Keep in mind that canceling your subscription won’t delete your saved game data. If you ever decide to re-subscribe, your progress will still be there, ready to pick up where you left off.
Canceling a subscription like Xbox Game Pass is easy, but managing multiple subscriptions across different platforms can become challenging. It’s easy to forget about subscriptions you don’t use, leading to unwanted charges. SubTracked can help you keep an eye on all your subscriptions, including Xbox Game Pass, in one place. Here’s how SubTracked can help:
Unsubscribing from Xbox Game Pass is a simple process, whether you’re on a PC, Xbox console, or mobile device. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily manage your subscription and avoid unwanted charges. However, managing multiple subscriptions can become overwhelming without the right tools. That’s where SubTracked steps in—helping you track, manage, and optimize all your subscriptions with ease.
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