Why is there no more 12-month Xbox Live Gold?

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.

Is Xbox Live Gold 12 month unavailable?

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.

Is Xbox Live Gold going to be discontinued?

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.

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 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.

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Is Xbox Gold permanent?

You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription. However, if you decide to renew your subscription at any time, you'll be able to access and play your previously redeemed Games with Gold titles again.

Can you stack 12 month Xbox Live?

You can't stack redeemable codes for Xbox Live Gold trials from games or console bundles. This means that you can't start another trial period before your current trial period has finished. However, you can purchase an Xbox Live Gold subscription and start that subscription at any time during the trial period.

How to redeem Xbox Live Gold 12 month?

How do I change my Xbox Live Gold from monthly to yearly?

Can you get 1 month Xbox Live Gold?

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Subscription continues to be charged at the regular price and selected term, unless cancelled in Microsoft account. Learn about recurring billing.

How to get Xbox 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.

Can you pay for Xbox Live Gold yearly?

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

How do I redeem my 24 month Xbox Live Pass?

Your 24-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is delivered directly to your console. Redeem it during initial console setup or later in the Settings app. To redeem during initial setup: As you set up your new console, you'll be prompted to redeem the Digital Direct offers that come with it.

Can you return Xbox Gold?

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.”

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.

How many years of Xbox Gold can you stack?

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

Why is Xbox Live so expensive?

"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 ...

How can I get $5 for free on Xbox?

What you need to know. Digital game pre-orders are eligible for this promotional offer and you'll earn points when your payment is processed. With Level 2 status, you can get a $5 Xbox gift card for 4,800 points. Remember, points don't have any cash value and redemption offers are subject to change.

Can you play Xbox online without gold?

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.

Is Xbox Gold included with game Pass?

Yes. 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.) Windows games in the catalog don't require a separate subscription for online multiplayer gaming.

Can you get Xbox Live Gold for 6 months?

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What is the difference between Xbox Gold and Ultimate?

If you want the absolute most for your money, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will get you all of the benefits of Gold in addition to hundreds of games you can play across your Xbox, PC and Android device. And if your main game is a free-to-play title like Fortnite or Warzone, you don't really need either.