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

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 can I not buy a year of Xbox Live?

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.

Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.

How to set up Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

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.

How do I activate my 12 month Xbox Live card?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

How to get Xbox live Gold 12 month membership after Microsoft store removal

Can you pay Xbox Live for a year?

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

Do Xbox Live Gold 12 month cards expire?

A: Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it. Was this answer helpful?

Can you get Xbox Live Gold for 6 months?

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How do I pay for a late Xbox Live subscription?

Does Xbox Gold still exist?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.

Why can't i use Xbox Live?

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Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox Live Gold account expired.

Is the stacking of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft?

The exact quote was: "Please Note: The 'stacking' of Xbox Live subscriptions is no longer allowed by Microsoft. Users will receive an error when attempting to add more than one subscription card at a time."

What happened to Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is out, and the 'Xbox network' is in, as Microsoft rebrands its online service. After 18 years, Microsoft is retiring the Xbox Live brand.

Will Xbox refund Xbox Live?

Learn more about our refund policy

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”

Does Xbox Live tenure reset?

Tenure is based on the cumulative amount of Xbox LIVE Gold time a user has. While you do not lose tenure when you go Silver, Xbox LIVE Silver time does not accrue tenure. You will see your tenure increase only when the year of Xbox LIVE Gold time has finished.

How many years of Xbox Gold can you have?

Step 1. Decide how long you want Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To make the most of the deal, get as close to three years of Xbox Live Gold (or Xbox Live Gold + standard Xbox Game Pass) as possible, which is the maximum amount of time you can prepay.

How far can you extend Xbox Live Gold membership?

Microsoft allows Xbox players to order up to 36 months of prepaid Xbox Live Gold service.

What is the difference between Xbox Gold and Ultimate?

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.

Can you get banned for making too many Xbox accounts?

No, you can make as many gamertags as you please, as long as they conform to the Terms of Use and Xbox Code of Conduct!

Can you get banned for having multiple Microsoft accounts?

-Regarding bans - One account being banned would not ban the other accounts unless you did the same thing on the other accounts to warrant a ban. If multiple bans take place on one console, it can ban the entire console, but not necessarily all of the accounts as well.

How many years of Xbox Live can I stack?

They do not expire. Yes you can stack up to 3 years onto an account.

How to get Xbox Live 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.

How old is the average Xbox player?

Among the adult crowd, people between the ages of 18 and 34 make up the majority. Still, senior gamers are a significant demographic, too: 15% of American gamers are older than 55.

Can you play online without Xbox Live?

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.