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How much does it cost to change Xbox gamertag twice?

You can change your gamertag for free, but only once — after that, you'll need to pay $9.99 for each subsequent name change. Microsoft reserves the right to change your Xbox One's gamertag at any time, but they'll usually only do this if your name breaks the rules.
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How much does it cost to change your Xbox gamertag 2nd time?

You can change your Xbox Gamertag for free if it is the first time changing your name. How much does it cost to change your Xbox Gamertag? Your first Gamertag change is entirely free. Any subsequent changes will cost you $9.99/£7.99.
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Can you change your Xbox gamertag twice for free?

If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. This is regardless of whether we created it for you automatically when you first signed up for Xbox (meaning you didn't choose it yourself) or if you created your own gamertag at signup.
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Why does it cost $10 dollars to change gamertag?

They charge for Gamertag changes because of the change of records. They have FILES upon FILES with your name on it. Everytime you license transfer, buy anything, send a message, earn an achievment. That's a lot of information to keep track of, and when you change your GT there is an age old issue of verification.
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How do I change my social gamertag on Xbox for free?

How to change Xbox gamertag on a console
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the smart guide, and go to Profile & System.
  2. Select the profile you want to change.
  3. Got to My Profile and then to Customise Profile.
  4. Go to Choose your new gamertag and enter your new choice, then hit Check availability.
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Will I lose everything if I change my gamertag?

You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies. Parts of those games might not function properly, both online and offline. Your previous online ID(s) may remain visible to you and other players in some places.
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Why is it charging me to change my gamertag?

Every profile takes up server space,which costs money. If gamertag changes were free then nearly everyone would just be changing their tags willy nilly.
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Does changing gamertag reset stats?

Changing your gamertag only affects your gamertag. It does not mess with your saved data or progress at all.
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What are good Xbox names?

Best Xbox Gamertag Ideas
  • PathDarryle.
  • SmilingXray.
  • PerfectElegant.
  • KookyRatty.
  • FranticTortoise.
  • BraveBlackberry.
  • CarbonOwl.
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Can I reuse Xbox gamertag?

Of course. You can keep your current gamertag with zero change in experience, and no suffix will be attached. Anyone else who chooses the same gamertag as yours will have a suffix added to distinguish them from you.
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How much is 800 Microsoft points?

In North America, points could only be purchases in increments of 400. In the United States, the minimum 400 points costs $5 to purchase, 800 cost $10, while 1600 cost $20.
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What is a classic gamertag?

The classic gamertag you are referring to is how your name is displayed on older games destroyer1618 as in your example. Your new gamertag would be destroyer#1618. As per the new system. The reason being is older games don't support symbols. So the classic gamertag is destroyer1618.
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How much does it cost to change Xbox gamertag with tax?

Your gamertag can be changed once for free. If you want to change it more than once, you'll be charged a fee in order to change the gamertag — $9.99 (in US dollars) for one change.
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How do I know if my gamertag is taken?

Gamertag. world is the easiest and fastest way for you to check the availability of Xbox Gamertags. Enter a Gamertag to quickly and easily check if it is available on Xbox Live.
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Why can't you change your gamertag back?

The problem is this MS made a new policy a couple months ago where any new gamertags including changes in gamertags have a limit of 12 characters. The old gamertag is 14 characters so this is why it is not available for you to change your gamertag back.
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How long does a gamertag change?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs. I've changed mine a couple of times and it has been pretty much instant. With the Xbox having problems yesterday this could be a factor of why it hasn't changed.
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Does deleting Microsoft account free up gamertag?

No. There is no way to completely delete and Xbox account. To free up the gamertag, you would have to change it to something else or not sign in for 5 years.
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How many points do you need to change your gamertag?

You can change your Xbox LIVE gamertag or Zune tag. If your gamertag was created for you during Xbox LIVE sign-up, you can change the gamertag once for free. All other Xbox LIVE gamertag or Zune tag changes cost 800 Microsoft Points.
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How do I revert back to my old gamertag?

Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags. We reserve three of those characters for the suffix and one for the # symbol, leaving 12 characters for gamertags. Unfortunately, there's no way to get your old gamertag back if it doesn't meet the current requirements. Save this answer.
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How many times can you change gamertag Xbox?

As many times as your willing to pay for. Each time you change your gamertag you are charged a fee of $10 (definitely in the US, not sure about elsewhere). The first time after you've created your account and “received an random name” you can change it for free.
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How do I change my real name on Xbox without gamertag?

Turn on the “Real name” option
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Online safety & family.
  3. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize.
  4. Select Profile, and then scroll right to Real name.
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How much is a yearly Xbox Live subscription?

$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.
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Can you change your Xbox gamertag with Microsoft points?

Yes you can change your gamertag with currency cards(or money on account). Was this reply helpful?
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