Is Xbox Live stopping?

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 happening to Xbox Gold?

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

Is Xbox Live Gold 12 month going away?

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.”

Do you even need Xbox Live Gold 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.

How much is Xbox Live 2023?

Xbox Live Gold membership costs $9.99 a month and is mainly for online multiplayer access now. For Xbox One and Xbox Series X owners looking for a subscription plan, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, at $14.99 per month, offers a better selection and includes Xbox Live Gold access.

Microsoft Says Goodbye To Xbox Live

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.

Is Xbox Live Gold Going Away 2022?

The Xbox 360 is two generations old at this point, though, and so it's understandable that Microsoft is looking to move on. September 2022 will mark the last time that Xbox Live Gold subscribers are treated to a free Xbox 360 game with their subscription.

Why can't i buy Xbox Live for 12 months?

Microsoft is preparing for the next-generation of console hardware arriving later this year by making a number of changes to its existing line-up. The Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition have already ceased production, and now Microsoft has decided to stop offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions.

What is the oldest Xbox Live 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.

Do they still sell Xbox Live for a year?

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.

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.

Is Xbox Live $1?

Join now and get your first month of Ultimate for $1.

Will Xbox delete inactive accounts?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.

How old is the average Xbox player?

In 2021, it was reported that the age distribution of U.S. gamers were 20% under the 18 years old, 38% were in between 18 and 34 years old, 14% were in between 35 and 44 years old, 12% were in between 45 and 54 years old, 9% were in between 55 and 64 years old, and 7% were 65 years old or over.

Why does it cost $10 dollars to change gamertag?

They charge for Gamertag changes because of the change of records. They have FILES upon FILES with your name on it. Everytime you license transfer, buy anything, send a message, earn an achievment. That's a lot of information to keep track of, and when you change your GT there is an age old issue of verification.