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Can I still get Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

Microsoft has removed the option to purchase a 12-month subscription to its Xbox Live Gold service. While both one-month and three-month subscriptions remain purchasable, the full year sub has been scrubbed from Xbox stores across all territories.
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Can you still use 1 year Xbox Live Gold?

“At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains. “Customers can still sign up for a one month or three-month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store.”
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How do I renew my Xbox gold for 12 months?

Turn on recurring billing from your console
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller and go to Profile & system > Settings.
  2. Select Account > Subscriptions, and then choose the subscription you'd like to set up with recurring billing.
  3. Select Turn on recurring billing.
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Why does Xbox not offer a 12 month subscription?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.
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Is Xbox Live Gold now free?

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.
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Xbox Live Gold 12 Month Subscription Going AWAY!? (Seems Likely!)

Why can't i buy one year of Xbox Live?

Microsoft has removed the option to purchase a 12-month subscription to its Xbox Live Gold service. While both one-month and three-month subscriptions remain purchasable, the full year sub has been scrubbed from Xbox stores across all territories.
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What happens if you don't renew Xbox Live Gold?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.
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Why can't I buy Xbox Live Gold?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one.
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How long can your Xbox Gold Live membership be inactive for?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Why can't I redeem my Xbox Live Gold?

If you're having trouble redeeming a digital code, it may be due to a service outage on our side. Check the Xbox status. If you see any alerts, wait until the service is up and running and then try again.
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How far can you extend Xbox Live Gold membership?

Microsoft allows Xbox players to order up to 36 months of prepaid Xbox Live Gold service.
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Can I go back to Xbox Live Gold?

If I no longer want Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, can I go back to Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, or EA Play? Yes, after canceling Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To cancel, sign in to your account, go to the Services page, and select Cancel subscription.
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How long until Xbox One is obsolete?

In January 2022, Microsoft stopped manufacturing all Xbox One consoles, including the Xbox One X and Xbox One S. This means that used markets, where prices can vary wildly, are now the primary ways to buy this console.
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How to get Xbox Live without buying it?

Once you earn 7000 points through searches, challenges, and rewards, you can use them to purchase a month of Xbox LIVE. Go to the Xbox LIVE membership reward page. This is where you'll claim your free month of Xbox LIVE. Click Redeem.
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How much is a yearly Xbox Live subscription?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.
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How much is Xbox Live now?

New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.
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How do I reactivate my Xbox Live Gold account?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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Do Xbox Live accounts expire?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.
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Can you stack Xbox Live Gold?

You can't stack redeemable codes for Xbox Live Gold trials from games or console bundles. This means that you can't start another trial period before your current trial period has finished.
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Can you play games with gold after Xbox Live expires?

The Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles you've claimed are yours to keep on your Xbox account, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.
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Can you get Xbox Live Gold for 6 months?

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Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Live?

You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription. However, if you decide to renew your subscription at any time, you'll be able to access and play your previously redeemed Games with Gold titles again.
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Is Xbox Live Gold permanent?

Can you keep Xbox Gold games forever? As long as you have an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will have access to every Games with Gold game you purchased.
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