Is Xbox Live a thing anymore?

Xbox Live: 2002-2021.

Does Xbox Live still exist?

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.

Is Xbox getting rid of Xbox Live?

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.

What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.

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.

Microsoft Says Goodbye To Xbox Live

When did Xbox Live end?

Microsoft announced today it will shut down Xbox Live service for original Xbox consoles and games on April 15, 2010, a move it says "will allow us to continue evolving the Live service." The termination of service includes all version one Xbox games playable on Xbox 360 and Xbox Originals.

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.

Do you still 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.

How much is Xbox Live now?

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.

How to get Xbox Live 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.

How much is Xbox Live per year?

Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month. The paid Xbox Live Gold service gives you all of the free features along with the ability to play games with friends online as well as early access to demos.

Why can't I buy Xbox Live Gold anymore?

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.

Can you not buy Xbox Live Gold for a year anymore?

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.

Will 12 month Xbox Live Gold still work?

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.

Who has the oldest active Xbox account?

Neustadter has been with Xbox Live since 2002. He attended the University of Oregon. According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002.

Is Xbox Gold worth it?

Is Xbox Live Gold worth it? Xbox Live Gold is only worth it if you're an Xbox console gamer who wants to frequently play multiplayer games online with a few free titles per month. You'll have VIP status in some arenas, while you'll also receive discounts and avatar items now and again.

How long do I get to keep Xbox Live Gold games?

This does not impact any Xbox 360 games you downloaded before October 2022. The Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles you've claimed are yours to keep on your Xbox account, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.

What happens after Xbox Live Gold expires?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.

Is the stacking of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft?

The exact quote was: "Please Note: The 'stacking' of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft. Users will receive an error when attempting to add more than one subscription card at a time."

Is Xbox Live no longer $60 dollars?

Microsoft will offer Xbox Live Gold for $11 per month moving forward, with three-month memberships costing $30 and six-month memberships costing $60. Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020.

Why is Xbox Gold so expensive now?

"We invest in our community by strengthening the digital safety of our players, enabling new ways to share, communicate and play with your friends, and delivering industry leading reliability across our network," Microsoft said as part of its rationale for raising prices, while adding: "In many markets, the price of ...

Is Game Pass worth it?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.

Why isn't Xbox Live free?

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. All these require a lot of money to maintain and hence they charge users a fee to “get in on the good stuff”.

Is Game Pass and Xbox Live the same?

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.)

What games have free Xbox Live?