How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass in Easy Steps (With Photos)

Xbox Game Pass is a popular subscription service that gives you access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games for a monthly fee. However, you may eventually decide you want to cancel your subscription. Fortunately, canceling Xbox Game Pass is quick and easy whether you use your Xbox console or a web browser.

Why You Might Want to Cancel Xbox Game Pass

Here are some common reasons people decide to cancel their Xbox Game Pass subscription:

• You don‘t have enough time to play the games anymore
• You want to cut back on monthly expenses
• You finished the games you wanted to play and don‘t need it anymore
• You prefer buying games outright rather than renting access

Cancel Through Your Xbox One Console

Follow these simple steps to cancel Xbox Game Pass on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Navigate to your profile icon in the top left and press A.
3. Select "My subscriptions."
4. Highlight your Xbox Game Pass subscription and press A.
5. Scroll down and select "Cancel subscription."
6. Confirm that you want to cancel when prompted.

Cancel Through Account.Microsoft.com

You can also cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription through the Microsoft website:

1. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Under "Your products," click "Services & subscriptions."
4. Find Xbox Game Pass and click "Manage."
5. Click the "Cancel subscription" button.
6. Confirm cancellation on the next screen.

What Happens When You Cancel

Once canceled, your Xbox Game Pass subscription and access to games will automatically expire at the end of your current billing period. Any game progress or achievements you earned will remain on your profile.

You can restart Xbox Game Pass anytime if you change your mind. Games rotate in and out of the catalog periodically, so the selection may be different compared to when you were subscribed previously.

Tips for Managing Your Subscription

• Set a reminder to cancel a week or two before renewal if you only want access temporarily.
• Disable auto-renewal so it doesn‘t renew accidentally if you forget.
• Check the upcoming games list periodically so you know what‘s coming next month.
• Buy Xbox gift cards on sale to lower the effective monthly cost.