Is Xbox Live Gold useless now?

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Back in 2021, Microsoft decided to drop the Xbox Live Gold requirement on free-to-play multiplayer titles and open multiple social features to all players on Xbox. These features consisted of Party Chat and Looking for Group posts, the most popular social features on the platform.

Is Xbox Live Gold needed anymore?

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.

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.

Why is Xbox Live 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 ...

What happened to Xbox games with gold?

Beginning October 1, 2022, the monthly games provided to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members through Games with Gold will no longer include Xbox 360 titles.

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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.

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 ...

Is Xbox Live now 120 a year?

Xbox Live Gold Prices Increase to $120 Per Year in Apparent Bid to Boost Game Pass Subs. Update: Microsoft has cancelled the previously announced price increase, and Xbox Live Gold prices will remain the same. Additionally, fee-to-play games will no longer require a Gold subscription in the future.

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.

Is Xbox Live 120 dollars?

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 many years of Xbox Gold can you have?

Step 1. Decide how long you want Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To make the most of the deal, get as close to three years of Xbox Live Gold (or Xbox Live Gold + standard Xbox Game Pass) as possible, which is the maximum amount of time you can prepay.

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.

How long can you go without paying Xbox Live?

If you haven't signed in to your Xbox subscription service for 24 months, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription.

What happens if I cancel Xbox Live Gold?

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”

How can I get $5 for free on Xbox?

What you need to know. Digital game pre-orders are eligible for this promotional offer and you'll earn points when your payment is processed. With Level 2 status, you can get a $5 Xbox gift card for 4,800 points. Remember, points don't have any cash value and redemption offers are subject to change.

What Xbox games don't require Xbox Live?

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.

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.

How do I know if Xbox Live has run out?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

Do you lose Xbox Live if you cancel?

You retain access to all Xbox Live Gold features until your remaining subscription time runs out. If you cancel your subscription and receive a partial refund, you immediately lose access to all Xbox Live Gold features, including online play, voice chat, and Games With Gold.

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.

Is Xbox in decline?

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The latest earnings report shows an overall decrease in income. Console revenue is down to 13%, and content and services revenue is down to 12%. Other than that, Xbox has reportedly recorded a hike in the monthly active users for the quarter ending in December 2022.

Why did Xbox give me a free $10 dollars?

Fans began receiving free $10 vouchers in their Xbox Live messages yesterday as part of Xbox's ongoing Spring celebration (via ComicBook). "Spring sale starts today!" reads the message.