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What is the free version of Xbox Live?

Signing up to Xbox Live is free, but a recurring subscription fee is required to access for Gold. Features that require a Gold subscription include online multiplayer in non-multiplayer games, game recording and media sharing.
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Is there a free version of Xbox Live?

Xbox Live has two levels of membership: Free and Gold. Free membership, which used to be called Silver, costs nothing but has limited features. At the Free level, you can do the following: Create a profile and a Gamertag.
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Is there a free trial for Xbox Gold?

With an Xbox Live Gold trial subscription, you get to enjoy the features of Xbox Live Gold for the length of the trial, including Games with Gold and online multiplayer gaming for games that aren't free to play.
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Do you need Xbox Live 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.
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Is there a 30 day free trial for Xbox Live?

You have to enter a payment method when you start the 30 day trials. If you use the 48 hour or 7 day codes from games, you won't need to enter a payment method.
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Why do I have to pay for Xbox Live?

Both Xbox Live and Playstation Network are paid online services. The reason being that for your up front or monthly payment they provide many services to users such as free games every month, discounted games every month, infrastructure for online gaming.
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Is Xbox Live included in Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.
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Do you still have to pay for Xbox Live on 360?

Yes. There is standard xbox live which grants you basic priveleges such as downloading demos, communication with others via messaging and free add ons but not much else. You must pay for xbox live gold which will allow gaming online with others, access to free games, discounts and more.
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Can Xbox 360 still go online?

The Xbox Live Servers for the Xbox 360 are not shut down. Individual games will vary depending on how the games were designed to be played online. Some games use dedicated servers, many of these have been shut down by their respective owners.
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Is Xbox Live Different for 360 and one?

Subscription services

The biggest difference between the two services was online multiplayer game play. With the introduction of Xbox One, Microsoft has eliminated the free Xbox Live subscription. Instead, users will have to pay for a subscription or forgo access to online game play and other Live features.
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How much is Xbox Live per month?

$10 per month, or $60 per year

1, saying it reached its limit on bringing games from the older console to its catalog. A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).
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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.
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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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How to make a free Xbox Live account?

Go to xbox.com and select Sign in. Select Create one!
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Will 12 month Xbox Live Gold still work?

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.
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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.
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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.
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How expensive is Game Pass?

Xbox Games Pass Ultimate is priced at $14.99/£10.99 a month. You can cancel at any time. As mentioned, it includes Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Games Pass for PC and EA Play. Plus, Microsoft's cloud service, Cloud Gaming, is part of Ultimate at no extra cost.
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Can you get 3 months of game pass $1?

New and returning subscribers can get their first three months of Game Pass Ultimate for only $1.
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Can I run 2 Xboxes on one live account?

While other devices allow you to sign in simultaneously, you can't sign in to more than one Xbox 360 console at a time. This includes during backward compatibility gaming sessions. While using the Xbox 360 emulator on your console, you can't be signed in to another Xbox 360 console at the same time.
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How to pay for Xbox Live?

Add or update a payment option
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  3. Select Payment options.
  4. Select Add a new payment method.
  5. Choose a payment option, and then follow the instructions to add or update your payment option.
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What does the G mean on Xbox?

Your GamerScore (G) is the accumulation of points which are earned by unlocking achievements. GamerScore is a way to track gaming progress and give you bragging rights with your friends. You can see your GamerScore in your Xbox Profile via the Xbox Console Companion App (Windows) or the Xbox App (mobile).
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What is God Mode Xbox?

God Mode combines non-linear gameplay, fast and frantic shooting, hordes of on-screen enemies, a fully functional online coop mode, and features visuals and gameplay that rival that of a full-priced boxed title.
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