Why did Microsoft get rid of 12-month subscription?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Did Xbox get rid of the 12 month subscription?

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.”

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

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.

Does Xbox Gold still have a yearly subscription?

$10 per month, or $60 per year

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.

Is Xbox Live Gold going away?

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.

Xbox Live Gold 12 Month Subscription Going AWAY!? (Seems Likely!)

How do I get Xbox Gold for 3 years?

Currently gamers can pay just $1 to access hundreds of titles across PC and Xbox via Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service—but don't activate that one-month trial just yet. If you play your cards right, you can use that same dollar to lock in a steep discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for up to three years.

Is Xbox Live $1?

Join now and get your first month of Ultimate for $1.

Is Xbox Game Pass $1 every month?

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 do I renew my Xbox Live Gold for a year?

What happens if I don't renew Xbox Live?

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.

How long is Game Pass $1?

The $1 is only valid for new members for the first month. After the first month you will be charged monthly of the original price being $10 unless you turn off reoccurring bills under the billing tab of your Microsoft account.

How do I keep Game Pass games forever?

To keep playing the DLC, you need to buy the game itself from the Microsoft Store or on disc. As long as you were signed in to the Xbox network the last time you played, your achievements, game saves, and game progress will all be there.

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. XBGP lets you play on console or PC, and XBGPU lets you play console, PC and cloud gaming.

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."

When did Xbox Live become free?

While initially requiring Gold, free-to-play titles, as well as the party chat feature on Xbox consoles, no longer need a subscription to play as of April 2021.

Can U 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.

Why is Xbox Live Gold so expensive now?

"We invest in our community by strengthening the digital safety of our players, enabling new ways to share, communicate and play with your friends, and delivering industry leading reliability across our network," Microsoft said as part of its rationale for raising prices, while adding: "In many markets, the price of ...

Is Xbox Live Gold going away 2022?

The Xbox 360 is two generations old at this point, though, and so it's understandable that Microsoft is looking to move on. September 2022 will mark the last time that Xbox Live Gold subscribers are treated to a free Xbox 360 game with their subscription.

Does Xbox not have yearly subscription?

But where the Xbox has a distinct advantage is its Game Pass subscription option, which lets Xbox owners play more than 100 games for a single flat fee, billed monthly, quarterly, annually or even as part of the Xbox hardware purchase price.

Can you pay a yearly subscription for Xbox Live?

You can switch subscription plans for Xbox Live, Game Pass, and Microsoft 365. To change your subscription recurrence (for example, from monthly to yearly): Sign in to your Services & subscriptions with your Microsoft account. Find the subscription in the list.

When did Xbox Live become free?

While initially requiring Gold, free-to-play titles, as well as the party chat feature on Xbox consoles, no longer need a subscription to play as of April 2021.

How do I use my 12 month Gold membership for Xbox Live?

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 much is a yearly subscription to Xbox Ultimate?

Meanwhile, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership includes Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. The annual price of Game Pass Ultimate ($180/year) is equal to the yearly cost of subscribing to Live Gold ($60/year) and the basic Game Pass for console or PC ($120/year).

What happens to Xbox all access after 24 months?

What happens to my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership if I return my Xbox All Access purchase? If you redeemed the 24-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership prior to returning your Xbox All Access purchase, the 24-months of Xbox All Access Ultimate will be removed from your account at time of return.

Can you still convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate 2022?

Yes. After you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue to redeem Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, and PC Game Pass codes. These codes will automatically convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate based on the following conversion table.