What does Xbox Live do?

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.

What is the point of having Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold is the online subscription service that started in 2002 for the original Xbox, and it allowed players to play multiplayer games online with voice chat. Since then it has offered more benefits such as special discounts and four free Xbox 360, Xbox One or Xbox Series games monthly.

Is Xbox Live free?

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.

Do you get games with Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download a selection of free games every month. Here are the free games to download next.

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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Do you keep Xbox Live games forever?

What happens to my Games with Gold games if I cancel my Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription? You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription.

How much is Xbox Live per month?

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

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.)

How long is Xbox Live free?

But in August, the company swatted down rumors that it was getting rid of Xbox Live Gold or making the service free. "We have no plans to discontinue Xbox Live Gold at this time," the company said. "It is an important part of gaming on Xbox today and will continue to be in the future."

Can I 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.

What happens if you don't have Xbox Live?

If you don't have Xbox Live Gold, you have a basic Xbox Live account (formerly called Xbox Live Silver) or you have no account at all. If you had live, but stop paying for it, your account will become a basic account.

What's the difference between Xbox Live and Gold?

Are Xbox Live and Gold the same thing? Xbox live refers to the online service offered by Microsoft. Xbox live Gold refers to the paid subscription that allows access to some of the services not accessible by non members, some of these include: Online multiplayer.

What online games can you play without Xbox Live?

Do you have to pay Xbox Live gold every month?

Subscription continues to be charged at the regular price and selected term, unless cancelled in Microsoft account. Learn about recurring billing.

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.

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.

Why can I still play Game Pass games after it expires?

Can you keep a game add-on (if I own a base game) after the Xbox Game Pass expires? No you would not. Only games/addons that your account has license to use can be used. If you get rid of Gamepass and the addon was included in that membership but you do not own it, you will no longer be able to use.

Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

At an entry price of $9.99 / £7.99 a month, the subscription is reasonably affordable compared to many other gaming or streaming services out there. With upwards of a reported 25 million subscribers, Xbox Game Pass has grown exponentially, jumping by seven million from 2021 to 2022.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Live?

Do you keep Xbox Game Pass games if they leave the game pass but your subscription is still going? No, when games leave the service you can no longer play them. You do get the option to buy them at a small discount but usually it's cheaper to get them elsewhere than buy them through the Microsoft store.

How much does Xbox Gold cost?

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.

Why is Xbox Live only 3 months?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.

What is the age limit for Xbox Live?

If the date of birth on a Microsoft account shows that someone is under 18 years old, Xbox is required to request parental consent to use Xbox Live.

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

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.”

How to get Xbox Live 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.