Game pass ultimate sharing

Making the console your dad’s Home Xbox shares eligible Game Pass games and multiplayer benefits on that Xbox, but it does not give your account Game Pass Ultimate access or all Ultimate perks on Windows 11.

What you can use

Home Xbox sharing applies to games, durable add-ons, and subscription-enabled console content. Consumable add-ons remain account-specific.^1^

On Windows, licensing is based on the Microsoft account signed in to Microsoft Store, which can differ from the account signed in to the Xbox app or a game.^2^ Game Pass Ultimate itself is associated with the subscriber’s Xbox account.^3^

Best option for mainly playing on PC

• To use your own Microsoft/Xbox account for PC Game Pass and receive account-specific benefits, get your own PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
• Choose PC Game Pass if you only need the PC catalog.
• Choose Game Pass Ultimate if you also need Ultimate-only features such as cloud gaming and eligible Ultimate perks.
• Your dad can leave the Xbox designated as his Home Xbox, so your account can continue using the eligible shared console benefits there.

Avoid routinely using your dad’s account as your gaming identity on PC. Purchases, entitlements, saves, rewards, and some in-game items can be assigned according to which Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are signed in; mismatched accounts can produce unexpected ownership or purchase results.^4^

References

1. Product sharing model for games
2. Product sharing model for games
3. Usage rules for Digital Goods (“Rules”) | Microsoft Support
4. Handling mismatched store account scenarios on PC