How do I activate my 12 month Xbox Live card?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

How to set up Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Subscriptions, and then select the Xbox Live Gold tile. Select Join or use the dropdown under Select to choose the plan that's right for you.

Do 12 month Xbox Live gift cards still work?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass.

Do Xbox Live cards have to be activated at register?

Usually gift cards have to be activated at the register, so stealing the gift card by itself doesn't get you anything unless you can activate it.

How do I activate my Xbox card myself?

How to Redeem Xbox Live Gold Membership Code - Activate Xbox Live Gold Subscription on Xbox One

What happened to Xbox Gold 12-month?

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.”

Is Xbox Gold 12-month gone?

Microsoft is no longer offering an annual subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Reports emerged last week that the 12-month option had disappeared from the company's website across all territories, but a statement to True Achievements has now confirmed its removal.

Why did Microsoft remove 12-month subscription?

Microsoft is preparing for the launch of its next-generation console hardware by making a number of changes to its existing lineup. The Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition have already ceased production, and now Microsoft will stop offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions.

Is Xbox Live Gold now 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.

How do I update my Xbox Live Gold membership?

How many months of Xbox Live Gold can I have?

If you're an existing online 12-month or 6-month Xbox Live Gold member, there's no price change. If you choose to renew your membership, it will renew at your current price.

How do I activate my Microsoft subscription for one year?

You activate Microsoft 365 by signing in with a Microsoftaccount. If we detect your Microsoft account, we'll show it on this screen. After you sign in, your product is added to your Microsoft account, so that you can reinstall it later, or manage your new subscription, without a product key.

Why can't I buy 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.

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.

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

The basic Xbox Live is free, but is limited to some basic functions like access to the Xbox Live store. Xbox Live Gold is a paid subscription, but gives you a number of benefit: The ability to play online multiplayer games. Special discounts on Xbox Live store purchases.

What happened to Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is out, and the 'Xbox network' is in, as Microsoft rebrands its online service. After 18 years, Microsoft is retiring the Xbox Live brand.

What happens when Xbox Gold expires?

What happens to my Games with Gold games if I cancel my Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription? You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription.

Why is my Xbox card not activated?

Contact the store and have them activate the card. All codes must be activated at the point of sale to be used on Xbox. If the code doesn't work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it.

How do I know if my Xbox gift card is activated?

Yes you can, check it out at redeem.microsoft.com and there will be a page showing what it is if it is still valid and will ask you to confirm if you want to redeem it.

How are gift cards activated?

The card is presented to the system (swiped or read) and the unique card number is confirmed in a database. The dollar amount to load on the card is input to the database and is associated with the unique card number within the database. The card is now activated or loaded.

How do I redeem my Microsoft subscription?

How do I verify my Microsoft subscription?

Go to your Services & subscriptions page. If prompted, choose Sign in and enter the Microsoft account email and password associated with your Microsoft 365 subscription. Review the details under the Services & Subscriptions heading.

Where is my Microsoft subscription?

In the admin center, go to the Billing > Your products page. On the Products tab, you see all your subscriptions. Each subscription line includes information about licenses, subscription status, and billing.

How much is Xbox Live yearly?

$10 per month, or $60 per year

Since then it has offered more benefits such as special discounts and four free Xbox 360, Xbox One or Xbox Series games monthly.