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Do you need to pay a monthly fee for Xbox?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Can I use Xbox for free?

All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free to play games on their console at no charge.
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What happens if you don't pay a subscription on Xbox?

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.
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Do you have to pay monthly for Xbox Series S?

Get an Xbox Series S, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $24.99/mo. for 24 months.
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How much is a year of Game Pass?

These are subscription services that give players unlimited access to an expanding library of over 400 new and old games, and cost $120 or $180 for one year, respectively.
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How much is Game Pass for a month?

After first month, subscription continues automatically at $9.99/month unless cancelled. See terms. The subscription includes: Play over 100 high-quality PC games.
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Can you play Xbox online without subscription?

There are many games that Xbox users on Xbox One and Xbox Series X can play for free, even without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Microsoft made a big move to make free-to-play Xbox games infinitely more accessible.
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Why does Xbox keep taking my money?

Reasons for an unauthorized charge

You have an Xbox subscription or trial that was auto-renewed and charged you for additional time. You're sharing your Microsoft account or don't have your account password protected. Someone in your household or Xbox family group made the purchase without your consent.
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How many times can you get Game Pass for $1?

Currently gamers can pay just $1 to access hundreds of titles across PC and Xbox via Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service—but don't activate that one-month trial just yet. If you play your cards right, you can use that same dollar to lock in a steep discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for up to three years.
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Why is Xbox Live only 3 months?

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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Why can't I remove my debit card from Xbox?

Your payment option might be attached to an existing subscription. If so, you'll need to change how you pay for that subscription before you can remove the payment option. Check your other Xbox accounts to see if they use the payment option you're attempting to remove and change that payment method first.
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Can you get scammed on Xbox?

Marketplace theft is when someone fraudulently acquires Xbox content, gift cards, codes, and funds, or otherwise defrauds Microsoft through the improper use of the Microsoft Store or Xbox Support.
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Is it safe to put your debit card on Xbox?

Xbox Live is one of the most secure online transaction systems there is. If you are worried about using your card online, however, I'd suggest you purchase a PLC — Pre Paid Code.
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How much does Xbox Live cost for a year?

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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Can you use Xbox one without an account?

With xbox one you need create a Microsoft account to do games and online stuff ,but once you created a Microsoft account you can take your xbox one offline to play games . to watch movies offline you need to install the blu ray app .
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an obvious purchase for anyone planning to play games on both Xbox and PC. It's cheaper than paying for each platform's library separately, and includes online play for the console, which would be worth the monthly fee alone.
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How long is game pass $1 a month?

The $1 is only valid for new members for the first month. After the first month you will be charged monthly of the original price being $10 unless you turn off reoccurring bills under the billing tab of your Microsoft account.
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Which Xbox subscription do I need?

Are you someone who is going to play a few games online and only those games on a regular basis? Then you'll want Xbox Live Gold. On the other hand, if you want what is the equivalent to "Netflix for video games," then Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an easy choice.
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Is Game Pass 1 a month?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Membership (Xbox One) Please note : Preowned versions may not include additional content. Play upcoming Xbox Game Studios titles such as Halo Infinite the same day they release, plus recent hits like Minecraft Dungeons and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Does Xbox have hackers?

Gamers believe PlayStation is the most secure gaming console. More than half of gamers would rather use cheat codes than be secure while gaming. Xbox users are most likely to get hacked (86%), fall victim to email phishing scams (76%), and risk using possibly unsafe cheat codes (64%).
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How do I stop Xbox from taking money?

Cancel your Xbox subscription on the web
  1. Sign in to account.microsoft.com.
  2. Under the section Subscriptions, select View all subscriptions, and then select Manage next to the subscription that you want to cancel.
  3. Select Cancel subscription or Turn off recurring billing.
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How do I remove my bank account from Xbox?

  1. Sign in to your Xbox One console with your Microsoft account. ...
  2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
  3. Select System > Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  4. On the Payment options screen, scroll right to the payment option you want to remove, and then select Remove.
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What is error code 83820065 on Xbox 360?

Error 83820065 occurs when you use a credit card to make a purchase on Xbox 360. Note Xbox 360 support content is no longer being maintained. If you need more info about your Xbox 360 console, visit the Xbox forums.
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