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Are Xbox Live codes region-locked?

Making sure your Xbox digital subscription is valid for your country. To ensure that pricing for the Xbox Live Gold subscription service reflects the local market economies, Xbox Live Gold subscription cards are only redeemable in the country purchased and cannot be redeemed in any other country.
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Are Xbox codes region locked?

Microsoft. The Xbox and the Xbox 360 are region-locked, but some games are region-free and will play in any region. Digital content through Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 and original Xbox are also region-locked, such as DLC, movies, and apps.
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Can you use an Xbox code from another region?

If you have changed your location since setting up your Xbox One, you can redeem the code by changing your location. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Language & location.
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What regions can you use Xbox Live Gold code?

A: Unlike PlayStation Plus codes, Xbox Live Gold codes are region-free.
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Do Xbox codes work worldwide?

A code will only work for you if it was purchased for your physical region. I would also not recommend purchasing codes from a not recommended store.
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How to redeem Region Locked Xbox or MS Codes!

Can you redeem Xbox codes outside US?

You can also go to your Microsoft account and redeem the digital code. However, Xbox codes are region-locked, meaning that a code bought in one currency or from one region cannot be redeemed in another region. If your Xbox account and console are set to the USA, you can only redeem a digital code in USD.
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Can you use a UK Xbox code in the US?

Yes. You can add the regular Xbox gift card to your Microsoft account and then select it as the payment method for your upcoming charge.
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Do Xbox Live Gold codes still work?

Yes. After you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue to redeem Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, and PC Game Pass codes.
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How do I redeem my US Xbox code in Canada?

Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic in the top-left corner, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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How do I change my Xbox Live Gold region?

Here's how to do it:
  1. Sign in to your Xbox One console.
  2. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  3. Select System > Settings > System > Language & location.
  4. Select your new location from the Location list, and then select Restart now.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me redeem a code?

Some codes can't be redeemed if your Microsoft account is suspended or has a balance due. Resolve all account suspensions and unpaid balances by going to the Services & subscription section of your account before redeeming the code. You can only use some digital codes in specific regions.
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Why is my redeem code not working on Xbox Live?

If you're getting a “code not found” message, make sure that you're entering all 25 characters of the code correctly. Note The following letters and numbers never appear in Xbox digital codes: A, E, I, L, O, S, U, 0, 1, and 5.
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Can I make my Xbox region-free?

To play DVDs from other regions, you have to bypass the DVD region code first. One way to do it is to change Xbox One region to accord with your DVD region (note that you can't make Xbox One region-free).
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Can you get banned for buying Xbox games from different regions?

Yes, you would be putting yourself at risk for being banned by changing your region to purchase something that is not available in your own.
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How does Xbox region lock work?

Is the Xbox Series X region-locked? The Xbox Series X is region-free. That means an Xbox Series X console from any region can play physical and digital Xbox Series X games from any region. So, you don't have to worry that your Xbox Series X won't work if you move or travel with it to another country or region.
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What consoles are not region locked?

List of Region Free Consoles/Handhelds
  • GameBoy.
  • Sega Game Gear.
  • GameBoy Color.
  • GameBoy Advance.
  • Nintendo DS/DSi/DSi XL (With the exception of DSi only games)
  • PSP (With the exception of UMD Movies)
  • PlayStation 3 (Except for Persona 4 Arena and Way of the Samurai 3)
  • PS Vita.
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Do US digital game codes work in Canada?

Nintendo Switch Online membership codes are specific to a particular region, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same region. Codes purchased for use in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico can only be used with a Nintendo Account set to one of those three countries.
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How do I redeem my Xbox code in the United States?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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Are Xbox Live Gold games free forever?

Games with Gold titles are available for free to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a month at a time.
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Do Xbox Live codes run out of date?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold.
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Can you not buy Xbox Live Gold for a year anymore?

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer selling one-year Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, leading to speculation about the future. “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains.
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Can I use an EU Xbox Live code in the US?

To ensure that pricing for the Xbox Live Gold subscription service reflects the local market economies, Xbox Live Gold subscription cards are only redeemable in the country purchased and cannot be redeemed in any other country.
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Can I use a US Xbox code in India?

Replies (8)  you can't use codes from other regions. you can change your console region but that could result in an infringement.
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Does European Xbox work in USA?

The Xbox One S and Xbox One X have an internal power supply that works in all regions worldwide. Warning Microsoft does not license any non-Microsoft accessories that plug into the Xbox One power socket.
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What's the difference between Xbox Live EU and worldwide?

Products labelled as "Worldwide" region can be activated from any place in the world (unless otherwise indicated). Games tagged as "EU" can be activated only in Europe (including the UK), “UK” can only be activated in the United Kingdom, and "US" can only be activated in the United States.
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