Will 12 month Xbox Live Gold still work?

Microsoft is no longer offering an annual subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Reports emerged last week that the 12-month option had disappeared from the company's website across all territories, but a statement to True Achievements has now confirmed its removal.

Can you still use 1 year Xbox Live Gold?

“At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains. “Customers can still sign up for a one month or three-month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store.”

Is Xbox Live Gold still valid?

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.

How long can your Xbox Gold Live membership be inactive for?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.

What happens if you don't renew Xbox Live 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.

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How do I renew my Xbox gold for 12 months?

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.

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.

What happens to my remaining Xbox Live Gold if I upgrade to Ultimate?

What happens to my Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscriptions once I upgrade to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan? Buying Xbox Game Pass Ultimate automatically upgrades your existing Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

What happens to my Xbox Live Gold if I upgrade to Ultimate?

Once you purchase the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate your remaining Xbox Live Gold subscription will be converted 1:1 ratio which means that you'll have a total of 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (11-month Xbox Live Gold + 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).

Why does Xbox not offer a 12 month subscription?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.

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 much is a full year of Xbox Live?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.

Does Xbox close inactive accounts?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.

What happens if you keep your Xbox on for too long?

Leaving your XBox on for extended periods of time will not break the console itself. But it is not suggested that you leave it on for too long. If you are not able to check on the console while it is running then you run the risk of the console overheating, which can cause damage to the system.

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 upgrade Xbox Live Gold to Ultimate twice?

Yes. Just make sure you add the Gold before the Ultimate.

Do you need Xbox Live Gold to play online?

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.

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.

What can I do without Xbox Live Gold?

How much is Game Pass Ultimate for a year?

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.

Can 2 people use the same Xbox Gold account?

On the go: Sign in on any other Xbox, such as at a friend's place, and share your Gold subscription with everyone as long as you're signed in.

Can I stack Xbox Gold Ultimate?

For the Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate, it is possible to stack your subscriptions up to 36 months. The Game Pass comes in 3 and 6 month subscriptions and the Game Pass Ultimate is available in 1 and 3 month subscriptions, so there's plenty of stacking to be done until you reach that 36 month mark!