What to do if Xbox Live code is not activated?

All codes must be activated at the point of sale to be used on Xbox. If the code doesn't work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it.

How do I activate my Xbox Live code?

How do I activate an unactivated Xbox gift card?

The card has to be activated at the register before it's valid. How do Xbox gift cards work? If you receive a Xbox gift card just scratch the back and there will be a code. Go to the Microsoft store on your Xbox and go to redeem and just put the code in.

What happens if you use an unactivated card?

If you don't activate your credit card, you won't be able to use it to make purchases. You could end up at the grocery store with unexpected complications at checkout. Surprisingly, an unactivated credit card can still accrue interest.

Do unactivated gift cards expire?

Under the law, a gift card cannot expire until at least five years from the date it was activated. The law also places general limitations on fees.

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How do I know if my Xbox Live is active?

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

How do I claim my Xbox Live Gold games?

Online: You can redeem Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Games with Gold titles at Games with Gold. They'll be stored in your account and ready for download when you sign in to your console. Note that you must have a credit card to "purchase" the free games on Xbox.com.

Is Xbox Live free now?

Xbox Live Gold

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.

Do you need Xbox Live Gold to redeem codes?

You do not need an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Is Xbox Live Gold ending?

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.

Why does my Xbox say I don't have gold?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one. If your subscription is all paid up, see if another subscription on your account might be past due.

How much is Xbox Live now?

A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).

Why can I play online without Xbox Gold?

Microsoft no longer requires Xbox Live Gold for free-to-play multiplayer games.

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 old is Xbox Live Gold?

Games with Gold is a program in which digital downloads of games are offered at no charge to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Games with Gold originally launched for the Xbox 360 in July 2013, while the feature was added for Xbox One in June 2014.

Who has the oldest active Xbox 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.

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.

What is Xbox Live Gold called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.

How much is a year of Game Pass?

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.

What happens if you don't have Xbox Live Gold?

If you don't subscribe to Xbox Live Gold before the trial ends, you'll lose access to games that came with Games with Gold until you purchase a subscription.

What is Xbox Live key?

Xbox Digital codes, or keys, are a great way of gaining access to the games offered by Xbox Marketplace. Instead of purchasing the game directly from Microsoft's storefront and downloading it on your console, you buy a key to unlock the game that you can type in anytime you want.

What happens if you don't pay Xbox Gold?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.

Can police track gift cards?

Gift cards tied into credit card networks, such as Visa prepaid cards, can be traced. For gift cards tied to individual merchants, it depends on what systems and processes the merchant has in place.