Why do you need an Xbox Live card?

It can be used to buy the hottest new Xbox full game downloads, apps, movies, TV shows, devices, and more.

What does a Xbox Live card do?

With a Microsoft or Xbox gift card, you let the lucky recipient choose the gift they want. There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold.

Do you really need Xbox Live Gold?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.

What happens if you don't pay for 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 to use 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.

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Can you have Xbox Live for free?

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.

What can you play without Xbox Live?

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.)

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).

Do XBox Live 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.

How much is XBox Live now?

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.

What's the difference between XBox card and XBox Live card?

The XBox live card is to use for the live subscription to play online and the XBox gift card allows you to spend on games and things for games.

Why does Xbox Live keep taking money?

Reasons for an unauthorized charge

You have an Xbox subscription or trial that was auto-renewed and charged you for additional time. You're sharing your Microsoft account or don't have your account password protected. Someone in your household or Xbox family group made the purchase without your consent.

Can I still play Game Pass games after it expires?

Xbox Game Pass members enjoy unlimited access to over 100 great games within Xbox Game Pass catalog, until either the member's subscription cancels/expires or a game leaves the Game Pass catalog.

Do I need Xbox Live if I have a 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 Xbox Live Gold same as Game Pass?

xbox live gives you the ability to play online games whereas xbox game pass gives you access to 100+ games that you can play. Game pass Ultimate gives you the regular game pass, xbox live, and pc game pass.

Is Minecraft free on Xbox?

Minecraft is available with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles. If you have an active Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass for Console subscription, you can install and play Minecraft on your Xbox console.

What games can I play free?

Are games with gold free forever?

Games with Gold titles are available for free to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a month at a time.

Why isn't Xbox Live free?

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. All these require a lot of money to maintain and hence they charge users a fee to “get in on the good stuff”.

Is Xbox Live only monthly now?

Subscription continues automatically at regular price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms*. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.

Can I just get Xbox Live?

To join Xbox Live Gold on your console: 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.

Can you just buy Xbox Live?

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. Or, learn more and sign up on Xbox.com.