Did Xbox get rid of gold?

Microsoft attempted to double the cost of a yearly subscription to the service last year, but after a backlash the company reversed course and even removed the Xbox Live Gold requirement for free-to-play games.

Is Xbox getting rid of the gold membership?

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.

Did Xbox get rid of 12 month gold?

When the removal was first discovered, some reports hypothesised that it was just an error on the Xbox store's part, but Microsoft has since sent a statement to True Achievements, confirming that the change is indeed intentional. What is this?

When did Xbox get rid of gold?

In an email to users (as reproduced on Reddit), Microsoft says, "Beginning October 1, 2022, the monthly games provided to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members via Games with Gold will no longer include Xbox 360 titles.

Why can't I get 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. If your subscription is all paid up, see if another subscription on your account might be past due.

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Is Xbox Live Gold still $60?

$10 per month, or $60 per year

Microsoft will cease the inclusion of Xbox 360 games on Oct. 1, saying it reached its limit on bringing games from the older console to its catalog. A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).

Is Xbox Live $1?

Join now and get your first month of Ultimate for $1.

Why is Xbox Live Gold so expensive now?

"We invest in our community by strengthening the digital safety of our players, enabling new ways to share, communicate and play with your friends, and delivering industry leading reliability across our network," Microsoft said as part of its rationale for raising prices, while adding: "In many markets, the price of ...

What is Xbox Live Gold called now?

Microsoft officially announced that they would be branding Xbox Live as "Xbox network" in March 2021 as to cover all the services related to Xbox and not just Xbox Live. Xbox Live Gold would remain the same name and to distinguish the subscription program from the set of services.

Is Xbox Live Gold 9.99 a month?

If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. 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.

How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.

Is Game Pass $1 right now?

Join now to get your first month for $1.

Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms.

How much is Xbox Live now?

Xbox Live Gold. After first month, subscription continues automatically at $14.99/month unless cancelled. See terms.

Did Xbox Live Gold go up in price?

Prices will stay the same — $9.99 for one month, $24.99 for three months, $39.99 for six months, and $59.99 for 12 months. Microsoft also revealed players will no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play free-to-play games on Xbox.

Is Xbox Live Gold going up in price?

This means the new pricing will be one month for $10.99, three months for $29.99, and six months for $59.99. That means a year of Xbox Live Gold in the US is now $120.

Did Xbox Live Gold double in price?

On Friday, Microsoft announced that for effectively no real reason, it was doubling the price of Xbox Live Gold from $60 a year to $120 a year. Immediately, this generated massive pushback from both players, who would bear those costs, and the press, who dubbed Xbox Live Gold suddenly “the worst deal in gaming.”

Is Xbox Live 120 dollars?

Xbox Live Gold Prices Increase to $120 Per Year in Apparent Bid to Boost Game Pass Subs. Update: Microsoft has cancelled the previously announced price increase, and Xbox Live Gold prices will remain the same. Additionally, fee-to-play games will no longer require a Gold subscription in the future.

Is Xbox Live Gold 9.99 a month?

If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. 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.

Is Xbox game pass $1 every month?

With games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Join now to get your first month for $1. Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms.

How much is Xbox Live now?

Xbox Live Gold. After first month, subscription continues automatically at $14.99/month unless cancelled. See terms.

How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.

How do you get Xbox Live Ultimate for $1?

Buy Xbox Live Gold. Activate the $1 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial. Agree to a conversion of your Gold and/or standard Game Pass subscription(s) to Game Pass Ultimate.