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Is Xbox Gold worth it?

This depends on your gaming habits. Xbox Live Gold's biggest selling point is not the free games, but it's being able to play online. Are you someone who is going to play a few games online and only those games on a regular basis? Then you'll want Xbox Live Gold.
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Does Xbox Gold do anything?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world. Sign in for your available offers.
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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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Are games with gold free forever?

You must redeem the game within the timeframe when it's available for free. You can always purchase the game after the Games with Gold period.
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Is Xbox Gold better than Xbox Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus hundreds of high-quality console and PC games. Play new Xbox Game Studios titles the same day they release, plus recent hits.
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Do I need Xbox Gold if I have game pass?

Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Live Gold, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.)
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Why is Xbox Live Gold more expensive?

Microsoft is raising prices for Xbox Live Gold memberships in certain markets in an apparent effort to convert more users to its Xbox Game Pass Ulimate, and the gaming community is not receiving the news well.
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What games don t need Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox: Free Games You Can Play Without Gold
  • Apex Legends. Respawn Entertainment hit it out of the park with Apex Legends, a battle royale that blends in elements of the hero-shooter genre. ...
  • Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific. ...
  • Destiny 2. ...
  • Fortnite. ...
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer. ...
  • PUBG: Battlegrounds. ...
  • Roblox.
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How to get Xbox Gold for 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.
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How many free Xbox Gold games are there?

Free games every month.

Get 2 games a month at no additional cost, playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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Do you keep Xbox Game Pass forever?

Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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What is the best game pass to buy?

The best Game Pass Games on Xbox and PC
  • Minecraft.
  • Stardew Valley.
  • Wasteland 3.
  • Vampire Survivors.
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
  • Pentiment.
  • A Plague Tale: Requiem.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
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Which Xbox subscription do I need?

Are you someone who is going to play a few games online and only those games on a regular basis? Then you'll want Xbox Live Gold. On the other hand, if you want what is the equivalent to "Netflix for video games," then Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an easy choice.
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Is Xbox Live free now?

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. Xbox Live was rebranded to Xbox Network, with no changes to the service provided.
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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 do you spend Xbox Gold on?

Xbox Live Gold cards are the best way to access games and entertainment on your Xbox 360 or Xbox One gaming system. With a balance on your gift card, you are able to purchase games, upgrades, avatars, music, videos, apps, and even some live sporting events!
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How much is Xbox Live per year?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? 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.
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Can you play fortnite without Xbox Live?

You don't need Xbox Live to play Fortnite online. On pretty much every platform, you can jump in and play the game entirely for free! What's more, you can use crossplay to join up with friends on other platforms too.
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How can I play Xbox Live Gold games offline?

To use your Xbox without being prompted to connect to the Xbox service, set it to offline. While offline, the console won't connect to any networks.
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Setting your Xbox to offline
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Select Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Select Go offline.
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Can you play GTA without Xbox Live Gold?

Game requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold to play on console (subscription sold separately).
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Why did Xbox remove 12 month gold?

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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Is Xbox getting rid of gold?

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.
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Will 12 month Xbox Live Gold still work?

New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.
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How much is Xbox Live per month?

Xbox Live Gold. After first month, subscription continues automatically at $14.99/month unless cancelled. See terms.
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