Do I need Xbox Live Gold?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.

What happens if you don't have Xbox Live Gold?

If you don't subscribe to Xbox Live Gold before the trial ends, you'll lose access to games that came with Games with Gold until you purchase a subscription.

Can you get Xbox Live for free?

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.

What's the difference between Xbox Live Gold and membership?

If you've just got an Xbox, you may be confused about what Xbox Live and Xbox Live Gold are. 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.

Why is Xbox Live Gold more expensive?

Microsoft is raising prices for Xbox Live Gold memberships in certain markets in an apparent effort to convert more users to its Xbox Game Pass Ulimate, and the gaming community is not receiving the news well.

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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.

What can you do without Xbox Live?

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.)

Does Xbox Live still cost money?

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.

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.

Do you need Xbox Live Gold to play games offline?

As long as you're connected to the internet you would still be able to download your purchased games. The only games that you wouldn't be able to play once you no longer have Xbox Live Gold, would be the titles on the Xbox One that you received for free threw the monthly 'Games with Gold'.

What does Xbox Live Gold let me 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.

What is the cheapest way to use Xbox Live?

The best-value way to get Xbox Live Gold directly from Microsoft is to pay quarterly. The company charges $24.99 for a 3-month membership. That cuts the cost down to under $100 per year. You can save even more with a 6- or 12-month membership.

Is Xbox Live no longer $60 dollars?

Microsoft will offer Xbox Live Gold for $11 per month moving forward, with three-month memberships costing $30 and six-month memberships costing $60. Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020.

Which is better Xbox Gold or Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus hundreds of high-quality console and PC games. Play new Xbox Game Studios titles the same day they release, plus recent hits.

How much is Xbox Live 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).

How much is a year of Game Pass?

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.

How many games can you play without Xbox Live Gold?

Back in 2022, Xbox changed its Xbox Live Gold membership to no longer apply to free-to-play games. That means over 100 titles are now truly free and don't require a paid subscription to play them. You will still need a free Xbox Live account but don't have to pay for Gold membership.

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.

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.

What happens if I delete Xbox Live?

Before Deleting Your Account

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.

How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass games forever?

They remain available for your use for as long as you have an Xbox Gold membership. If you drop to the free Silver level or delete your account entirely, then you will not be able to keep using these games unless you outright purchase them.

Can I still play a game after it leaves Game Pass?

Unfortunately, you can't play the game for free once it's been removed from Game Pass - even if you've installed it on your Xbox or PC. This doesn't mean you won't be able to play the game at all. But in order to play the game, you have to buy it first. Rest assured, your save game will still be available online.

Can you play Game Pass games after you unsubscribe?

Can I still use Xbox Game Pass after I've cancelled my subscription? Yes, you are still able to play and download games from the Game Pass service until the end date of your subscription.

What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass?

Without a doubt, the biggest difference between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate is Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly called Project xCloud). Although it's still technically in beta, it allows you to play AAA games from the comfort of your mobile device or PC.