Is Xbox Live Gold gone?

Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes Xbox Live Gold and access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and Android devices, for $15 a month.

Is Xbox Live Gold being removed?

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.

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.

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.

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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 did Xbox remove 1 year gold?

It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This service combines the benefits of Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass, a library of titles players are able to download that includes new Microsoft releases on day one.

How long is Xbox Live Gold valid?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass.

How long do I have left on Xbox Gold?

You can check the remaining subscription on your account by signing in your profile on this link, and then click "Services & subscriptions". For other information regarding your account, you may contact our Xbox Chat support on this link.

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.

What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.

Why did they rename Xbox Live?

"'Xbox network' refers to the underlying Xbox online service, which was updated in the Microsoft Services Agreement," a Microsoft spokesperson told The Verge in a statement. "The update from 'Xbox Live' to 'Xbox network' is intended to distinguish the underlying service from Xbox Live Gold memberships", it continued.

Do you need Xbox Gold 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 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.

Do I need Xbox Live if I have game pass?

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 is the oldest Xbox gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.

Why buy Xbox Live Gold?

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.

Who owns Xbox Live?

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications (games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios.

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.

Can you play Xbox online for free?

All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free to play games on their console at no charge.

Is Xbox Live for 360 shutting down?

This message was a mistake, according to Xbox global product marketing manager Bree Adams. “This message was posted in error and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023,” Adams said in a statement.

Is Xbox shutting down in 2023?

Fans of the Xbox 360 can relax: Microsoft has gone ahead and denied reports of the console's online marketplace shutting down in May 2023.

Does Xbox 360 still have online 2023?

Yes, Xbox 360 live is still active normally. What you can maybe run into is that not all games have their servers active.