What does Xbox Live pay for?

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.

What is Xbox Live used for?

With Xbox Live Gold, you get multiplayer gaming, free games, game discounts, and more. And on Xbox One, share your Gold benefits with everyone on your home console. Sign up for Xbox Live Gold right from your Xbox One or Xbox 360. You can buy it right there, or use a card or code from a retailer.

Why do you need to pay for Xbox Live?

Replies (5)  Well, Xbox needs to pay for the servers they keep and use to have Xbox Live running. Servers cost a lot of money to keep and maintain as well as the staff needed and other resources. This is why we have to pay to use Xbox Live, and to access multiplayer content.

Is Xbox Live free now?

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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.

Does it cost money to have an Xbox Live account?

If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.

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What is Xbox monthly fee?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.

Is Xbox or PS better?

The PlayStation 5 edges ahead for us when it comes to the games available on each console - where the difference really comes down to exclusives. A Call of Duty release or the latest sports title from EA will play almost identically on both, but exclusive titles are different.

Can you play GTA online without Xbox Live Gold?

+Offers in-app purchases. Game requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold to play on console (subscription sold separately).

Is PlayStation Live free?

Yes, PSN is free. If you want to use any of your PlayStation's online functionality, whether that's buying games in the store or earning trophies as you play, you need to sign up to PSN. Signing up to PSN also gives you your PSN ID, which acts as your username. Others can use this to add you to their friends list.

Is Xbox Live only monthly?

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. Thank you.

Why is Xbox Gold so expensive?

Microsoft is raising prices for Xbox Live Gold memberships in certain markets in an apparent effort to convert more users to its Xbox Game Pass Ulimate, and the gaming community is not receiving the news well.

Do you need Xbox Live free games?

There are many games that Xbox users on Xbox One and Xbox Series X can play for free, even without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Microsoft made a big move to make free-to-play Xbox games infinitely more accessible.

Do I need Xbox Live on PC?

Do I need Xbox Live Gold to play online multiplayer games on PC? No. There's no additional charge to play online multiplayer games on PC. You will, however, need a wired or wireless internet connection to play online.

Is Netflix free with Xbox Live Gold?

Ultimate does not include Netflix. You would need a Netflix subscription in order to use Netflix. If you have a Netflix description you can use it on any device you want. Ultimate Game Pass includes a Gold subscription, Game Pass for PC, and Game Pass for Xbox One consoles.

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.

What age is Xbox Live for?

Date of birth (DOB): Xbox has a global policy that users under the age of 18 must have parental permission to create an account.

Is GTA 5 Online free on PS4?

Once you have access to a copy of GTA 5, or the standalone version of GTA Online, there are no additional costs associated with the game, besides ensuring you have an active PS Plus subscription. However, you can purchase Shark Cards to increase your in-game bank balance.

Is PS5 online free?

PlayStation Plus is a monthly subscription service that enables online, multiplayer play for PS4 and PS5 games. It is required to play the vast majority of games online - only some free-to-play titles are exempt.

How much is a PS5?

Sony's PlayStation 5 comes in two models: a $500 standard edition and a $400 digital edition.

Can you buy GTA 5 Online only?

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Download now from the PlayStation Store or the Microsoft Store.

How do I get Xbox Live?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Subscriptions, and then select the Xbox Live Gold tile. Select Join or use the dropdown under Select to choose the plan that's right for you.

What is stronger Xbox or PS5?

Both have 8-Core CPUs from AMD, but the Xbox Series X just exceeds the PS5 with 3.86GHz compared to 3.5GHz. The Xbox Series X also comes out on top in terms of storage, offering a robust one Terabyte SSD compared to the PS5's 825GB.

What's cheaper Xbox or PS5?

The differences are reflected in pricing. The PS5 standard disc edition costs $499.99 / £449.99 while the PS5 Digital Edition sells for $399.99 / £359.99. As for Xbox Series X, that retails for $499 / £449 and Xbox Series S at $299 / £249.

What console is the best?