Do I need an Xbox Live account?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.

What does an Xbox Live account do?

With Xbox Live Gold, you get multiplayer gaming, free games, game discounts, and more. And on Xbox One, share your Gold benefits with everyone on your home console. Sign up for Xbox Live Gold right from your Xbox One or Xbox 360. You can buy it right there, or use a card or code from a retailer.

Do you need an Xbox Live account to join a party?

Important To start a party, either you or someone on the device that you're using must have an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Do I need Xbox Live if I have game pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Live Gold, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.)

What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and live?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals. What happens to my Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and/or EA Play memberships once upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

Signing Up and Connecting to Xbox Live

Is Xbox Live 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.

Can you play any online games without Xbox Live?

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.

Do both parties need Xbox Live to game share?

To take advantage of the Xbox One's game sharing features, you will need two Xbox One consoles. You will also need the login information for both your Xbox Live account and your game share partner's Xbox Live account.

Can you play Xbox without a Microsoft account?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.

What happens if you don't pay for Xbox Live?

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.

How much is a Xbox Live account?

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

What do I need for an Xbox Live account?

Xbox Live Free is the default, which you can sign up for just by making a Microsoft account. It'll let you download games and streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube, as well as make an online username called a Gamertag. However, if you want to play games online, you'll need to upgrade to Xbox Live Gold.

How to get Xbox Live 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.

Why do I need a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.

Can I do without a Microsoft account?

Can 2 people use the same Xbox Live account?

On the go: Sign in on any other Xbox, such as at a friend's place, and share your Gold subscription with everyone as long as you're signed in.

How much is Xbox family plan?

Given the US Game Pass Ultimate pricing, the family plan costs the equivalent of $25 per month. Split that cost between five people, and that's just $5 per month per person for Game Pass Ultimate access — around the same price as a single full game purchase each per year.

Can I share my Xbox Live with family?

While Xbox home console applies to only one console (the one you choose to be your home console), this plan allows you to share your membership across multiple devices, and it's not limited to just one console.

What Xbox games don't require Xbox Live?

Is Game Pass worth it?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.

Can I play fortnite without Xbox Live?

You don't need Xbox Live to play Fortnite online. On pretty much every platform, you can jump in and play the game entirely for free! What's more, you can use crossplay to join up with friends on other platforms too.

Is Xbox Live a thing anymore?

Xbox Live: 2002-2021.

Can you get Xbox Live without a card?

Replies (5)  Sorry, but no. In order to get the free month you have to enter a payment method. There is no way around it.

Is Xbox Live the same as Microsoft account?

Yes Microsoft and Xbox accounts are same. You may be prompted to set up the Xbox profile upon which you will be able to login to Xbox app.

Does Xbox require a monthly fee?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.