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How come you can only buy Xbox Gold for 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 buy Xbox Live Gold anymore?

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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Can you get Xbox Live Gold for 6 months?

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Can you not buy 12 month Xbox Live anymore?

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 happened to Xbox Live Gold 3 months if I upgrade to Ultimate?

What happens to my Gold benefits if I upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? You'll still enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.
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What is replacing 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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How do I extend my Xbox Live Gold subscription?

View and manage your subscriptions on Xbox
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
  2. Select the subscription that you want to manage.
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Why did Microsoft remove 12-month subscription?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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How long can you go without paying Xbox Live?

If you haven't signed in to your Xbox subscription service for 24 months, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription.
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Can you keep your Xbox on forever?

Leaving your XBox on for extended periods of time will not break the console itself. But it is not suggested that you leave it on for too long. If you are not able to check on the console while it is running then you run the risk of the console overheating, which can cause damage to the system.
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Is Xbox Gold permanent?

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.
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Can Xbox Live Gold expire?

A: Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it. Was this answer helpful?
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How to get Xbox Live and not Xbox Live Gold?

  1. You can get Xbox Live by signing up for a Microsoft account through the Xbox website or your Xbox One console.
  2. Xbox Live's free subscription tier lets you download games and apps, stream videos and movies, and make a "Gamertag" — your online username.
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Why is Xbox Live so expensive?

"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 ...
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How old is the average Xbox player?

Among the adult crowd, people between the ages of 18 and 34 make up the majority. Still, senior gamers are a significant demographic, too: 15% of American gamers are older than 55.
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What is the longest Xbox ban ever?

He played the game with his console connected to Xbox Live, and quickly came to the attention of Microsoft. On September 2007, his gamertag and console account were banned until December 31, 9999, resulting in the longest ban from Xbox Live ever.
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Can an Xbox last 10 years?

I've had my Xbox 1 S for two years, and it still works fine. My friend has had his Xbox 360 for around eight years. So anywhere up to ten years, if you take care of it, like ventilating it properly.
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Why am I paying $10 a month for Microsoft?

What you are paying for is the ability to use the various full-power Microsoft Office 365 applications and One Drive. This is by subscription. You likely signed up for it when you activated a free trial of Office 365. You can use free online versions of some apps without a subscription.
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Does Microsoft have a lifetime subscription?

With a lifetime license, you'll keep the 2021 version of Microsoft Office rather than getting the latest software updates as they're released like you would with Microsoft 365. For most users, the savings will be well worth it.
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Will Microsoft refund me for a subscription?

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”
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Why can't i stack Xbox Live Gold?

You can't stack redeemable codes for Xbox Live Gold trials from games or console bundles. This means that you can't start another trial period before your current trial period has finished. However, you can purchase an Xbox Live Gold subscription and start that subscription at any time during the trial period.
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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.
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Can you upgrade Xbox Live Gold to Ultimate twice?

Yes. Just make sure you add the Gold before the Ultimate.
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