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Did they cancel Xbox Live Gold?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Did Xbox remove Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

Yearly sub removal from Xbox Store not an error

What is this? “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online store,” reads the statement. “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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What replaced Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus hundreds of high-quality console and PC games.
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Did Xbox remove gold for free games?

Xbox players will no longer require Xbox Live Gold membership to play over 50 online multiplayer games. Microsoft is making over 50 games free to play on Xbox without an Xbox Live Gold membership. Now all Xbox players will be able to play these online multiplayer games for free.
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Is Xbox Live free now?

Get More From Your Xbox

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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How to CANCEL Your Xbox Live Gold Subscription!

Do you still have to pay for gold Xbox?

Subscription continues automatically at regular price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms*. Join now to get your first month for $1. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.
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What happened to Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is out, and the 'Xbox network' is in, as Microsoft rebrands its online service. After 18 years, Microsoft is retiring the Xbox Live brand.
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What happens to my Xbox Live Gold if I upgrade to Ultimate?

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus more than 100 high-quality console and PC games. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play.
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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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Why did Xbox remove 1 year gold?

It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This service combines the benefits of Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass, a library of titles players are able to download that includes new Microsoft releases on day one.
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How long do I have left on Xbox Gold?

You can check the remaining subscription on your account by signing in your profile on this link, and then click "Services & subscriptions". For other information regarding your account, you may contact our Xbox Chat support on this link.
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Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.
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How do I get my Xbox Live Gold to work?

Activating your Xbox Live Gold subscription via the Xbox website
  1. Go to Xbox.com and select Log in;
  2. Sign in to your account and open the drop down menu that appears when you click on your profile picture;
  3. Select Redeem code;
  4. Enter the code that consists of 25 characters, click next and confirm one last time. Have fun!
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How much is Xbox Live now?

A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).
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How to convert Xbox Gold to Ultimate for free?

How to convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate
  1. Open Microsoft account.
  2. Click the Service and subscriptions tab.
  3. Under the “Xbox Live Gold” section, click the Manage link.
  4. Click the Redeem a card or code link. ...
  5. Confirm the 25-character code.
  6. Click the Next button.
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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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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Why can't i play live on Xbox?

Xbox suspensions

To live stream your games, your account needs to be in good standing. If you've been suspended from Xbox, you won't be able to stream and you'll see an error letting you know.
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Is the stacking of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft?

The exact quote was: "Please Note: The 'stacking' of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft. Users will receive an error when attempting to add more than one subscription card at a time."
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What is the difference between Xbox Gold and Ultimate?

If you want the absolute most for your money, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will get you all of the benefits of Gold in addition to hundreds of games you can play across your Xbox, PC and Android device. And if your main game is a free-to-play title like Fortnite or Warzone, you don't really need either.
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Has Xbox Live changed?

Microsoft rebranded Xbox Live as "Xbox network" in March 2021 to cover all of its services related to Xbox and distinguish the Xbox Live Gold subscription service from these other services.
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How much is Xbox Gold per month?

Buy Xbox Live Gold individually or upgrade your experience with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to get unlimited access to over 100 games with all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold included at a better value ( Dollar 14.99 a month).
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How do I pay for Xbox Live again?

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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How do I pay my Xbox Live?

Add or update a payment option
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  3. Select Payment options.
  4. Select Add a new payment method.
  5. Choose a payment option, and then follow the instructions to add or update your payment option.
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