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How do you pay for Xbox Live on Xbox One?

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Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions, and follow the steps to pay your balance.
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How do I pay for Xbox live on my Xbox?

Add or update a payment option
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  3. Select Payment options.
  4. Select Add a new payment method.
  5. Choose a payment option, and then follow the instructions to add or update your payment option.
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How do I pay for Xbox live with my Microsoft account?

Here's how to pay a past-due balance on your account using a Microsoft account balance: Find your past-due subscription on the Services & subscriptions page. The amount past due is shown in red. Select Pay now, and then follow the instructions to pay the balance due.
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Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.
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Why can't I pay for Xbox Live with Microsoft account?

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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Do you still have to pay for Xbox Live on Xbox one?

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.
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How do I purchase an Xbox Live account?

  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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Is Xbox Live free on Xbox one?

Xbox Live is the former name of the service that Microsoft provides. It allows you to access online content with your Xbox. It comes totally free with your console, so you don't have to pay anything to use it.
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Do you need an Xbox Live account for Xbox One?

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.
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Do you get Xbox Live with game Pass?

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus more than 100 high-quality console and PC games. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play.
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How much does it cost to get Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold. After first month, subscription continues automatically at $14.99/month unless cancelled. See terms.
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How do I add Xbox Live account to Xbox One?

Add your profile to an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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Is Xbox Live free with a new account?

Signing up to Xbox Live is free, but a recurring subscription fee is required to access for Gold. Features that require a Gold subscription include online multiplayer in non-multiplayer games, game recording and media sharing.
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How long is Xbox Live free?

But in August, the company swatted down rumors that it was getting rid of Xbox Live Gold or making the service free. "We have no plans to discontinue Xbox Live Gold at this time," the company said. "It is an important part of gaming on Xbox today and will continue to be in the future."
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What's the difference between Xbox Live and Gold?

Are Xbox Live and Gold the same thing? Xbox live refers to the online service offered by Microsoft. Xbox live Gold refers to the paid subscription that allows access to some of the services not accessible by non members, some of these include: Online multiplayer.
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Why do I have to pay for Xbox Live?

Both Xbox Live and Playstation Network are paid online services. The reason being that for your up front or monthly payment they provide many services to users such as free games every month, discounted games every month, infrastructure for online gaming.
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Does Xbox Live work for all accounts on one Xbox?

Here's how Xbox Live Gold subscribers can extend their Gold subscription benefits to friends and family. At home: Make your primary Xbox (if you have more than one) your home Xbox, which gives anyone who signs in to the console with their profile the ability to use your Gold subscription.
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How many Xbox Live accounts can you have on one Xbox?

Up to 9 other profiles on that console can be added and use the Gold beneifts that the Home profile uses with no limitations unless of course you want to set limitations for kids and things of that nature.
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How long is Xbox Game Pass for $1?

With games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Join now to get your first month for $1. Subscription continues automatically at the regular monthly price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms.
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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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What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and game pass Ultimate?

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.
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Do you need Xbox Live to play online?

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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Is Xbox Game Pass better than Xbox Live?

You'll want a Live Gold subscription if you love playing the same online games over and over. However, players looking for a Netflix equivalent for video games should consider the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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How much is a year of Xbox game pass Ultimate?

The annual price of Game Pass Ultimate ($180/year) is equal to the yearly cost of subscribing to Live Gold ($60/year) and the basic Game Pass for console or PC ($120/year).
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Is Xbox 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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