Is Xbox Gold not a thing anymore?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.

When did Xbox get rid of gold?

Microsoft told subscribers in July that its monthly Games with Gold offerings "will no longer include Xbox 360 titles" starting on October 1 because "we have reached the limit of our ability to bring Xbox 360 games to the catalogue." The Games with Gold program will continue to offer free monthly Xbox One games, though ...

Did Xbox remove Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

Yearly sub removal from Xbox Store not an error

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.”

What replaced Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus hundreds of high-quality console and PC games.

Can you get Xbox Live Gold anymore?

Sign up for Xbox Live Gold right from your Xbox One or Xbox 360. You can buy it right there, or use a card or code from a retailer. Or, learn more and sign up on Xbox.com.

Microsoft Says Goodbye To Xbox Live

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 did Xbox get rid of gold?

Microsoft attempted to double the cost of a yearly subscription to the service last year, but after a backlash the company reversed course and even removed the Xbox Live Gold requirement for free-to-play games.

Did Xbox remove gold for free games?

Xbox players will no longer require Xbox Live Gold membership to play over 50 online multiplayer games. Microsoft is making over 50 games free to play on Xbox without an Xbox Live Gold membership. Now all Xbox players will be able to play these online multiplayer games for free.

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 is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.

Is Xbox declining?

Microsoft's video game business is enduring a sticky spell with revenue declining across the board. According to the company's fiscal report for the second quarter—ended December 31, 2022—Xbox hardware revenue declined by 13 percent year-on-year, while Xbox content and services revenue declined by 12 percent.

Why is Xbox shutting down?

If your Xbox console is unexpectedly shutting down, it may be because it's not getting enough ventilation, or there may be a problem with the power supply. Try the following solutions.

What games no longer need Xbox Live Gold?

Has Xbox Live been replaced?

In a move that definitely won't confuse anyone at all, Microsoft has decided to rename its underlying online service from Xbox Live (which it has been called since 2002) to Xbox Network.

Why is there no 12 month Xbox Live?

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.

How to use Xbox Live 12 month Gold membership 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.

How many months is Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live Gold — Xbox Live Gold 3 Months

Subscription continues automatically unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms.

How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.

Did Xbox stop selling 12 month subscription?

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer selling one-year Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, leading to speculation about the future. “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains.

Can you stack 12 month Xbox Live?

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.

How much is annual Xbox Live?

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.