Can I gift Xbox Live Gold to a friend?

Yep, if you go on the microsoft store on xbox, search for “xbox live gold”. Then select buy as gift, you can buy it for someone else, and they will get an xbox live message with the code. Was this reply helpful?
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Can you give Xbox Live as a gift?

Yes, you can buy Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and Xbox Game Pass with a gift card online or from your Xbox.
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Can you buy Xbox Gold for other people?

Gamesharing on Xbox allows you to share your digital game library with a friend or family member. You can also share your Xbox Live Gold and GamePass memberships when you gameshare.
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How to gift 1 month of Xbox Live?

To give a subscription, choose “Buy as gift” when adding it to your cart, and you'll be on your way to achieving legendary gift-giving status.
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Can I gift Xbox money to a friend?

After purchasing, you need to manually pass the code to the recipient via email, instant messaging, or word of mouth. The recipient will be happy to receive it no matter the method.
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Can you send Microsoft money to someone?

Transferring Money from one Microsoft Account to another is not allowed. For other limitations on using Money in your Microsoft Account, you can click on this link.
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How much does Xbox Live cost for a year?

Starting Sept. 14, Xbox Live Gold will become Xbox Game Pass Core. The new service will cost $10 a month or $60 a year, the same price as Xbox Live Gold. Game Pass Core will include member discounts and access to online multiplayer gaming, but unlike Xbox Live Gold, there won't be free monthly games.
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How to get Xbox Gold for free?

This article covers four ways you can get a Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) subscription for free.
  1. Get Free Subscription Codes via Microsoft Rewards.
  2. Get Free Game Pass Core Codes With Controllers and Consoles.
  3. Play Multiplayer for Free During Free Play Days.
  4. Use Game Pass Free Trials.
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Is Xbox Live Gold ending?

What happened with Xbox Live Gold? Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core. Players will still have access to online console multiplayer, plus they got access to a new collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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How long does it take to gift Xbox Live?

It may take 24-48 hours to receive an Xbox Live message or email. Though, you may also ask your friend and ask him for the code that you can redeem.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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Can I run 2 Xboxes on one live account?

It's possible to sign in on multiple consoles at the same time.
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How does Xbox gifting work?

Once you have completed the purchase, an email will be sent to the Gift recipient containing a code (“Code”) to redeem the Gift. Unless you select a different delivery date, the email will be sent to the recipient immediately following purchase.
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Is Xbox Live the same as a gift 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.
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Is Xbox Live called Game Pass?

Xbox Live Gold is now Game Pass Core. On September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold members automatically became Game Pass Core members, with no change in pricing, and gained immediate access to a new catalog of high-quality games.
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What is replacing Xbox Live Gold?

Microsoft just launched Xbox Game Pass Core, its newest subscription taking the place of Xbox Live Gold. This means the Xbox Live service many console owners used throughout their childhood for online play no longer exists.
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Is Xbox Live dead after 20 years?

Xbox Live lives no more. Update 14:50 BST: Xbox has now officially confirmed the new 'Core' plan, set to replace Live Gold. According to a leaked screenshot showing the different Game Pass tiers, Microsoft will finally drop the Xbox Live brand after 21 years on September 1, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core.
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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Is the first month of Xbox Live free?

If you sign into Xbox.com you can visit Subscriptions under 'My Account' at the top right and select a 1-month free trial if it's available to you.
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How to get a free month of Xbox Game Pass?

How to Sign Up for a Free Xbox Game Pass Month
  1. Access the Xbox website and log in with your account.
  2. Go to 'Membership' and tap on 'Xbox Game Pass Free Trial'.
  3. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on 'Submit'.
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How do I keep game pass games forever?

No. If you get a game or DLC for free with Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game as long as you have the subscription and as long as the game does not leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If one of the circumstances occurs, you will need to buy the game to continue playing it.
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Can you play Xbox online without Xbox Live?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription.
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Is Cdkeys legit for Xbox Live?

I have used cd keys for pc, psn and xbox for years, they are legit, just make sure you select the correct region for the code as most codes are locked to regions.
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Why was Microsoft Money discontinued?

The company cited the changing needs of the marketplace as the reason for Money's demise, stating that "demand for a comprehensive personal finance toolset has declined".
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How do I add a gift card to my Xbox Live account?

Press the Start button , and then enter Xbox into the search bar. Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code.
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