Do I own my games with gold?

Regardless of subscription status, any Xbox 360 titles redeemed via Games with Gold in the past will be kept in a player's library.
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Are games with gold yours to keep?

Games with gold are yours to play for as long as you keep your gold subscription running. If you cancel your gold then you also lose access to the games with gold (with the exception of Xbox 360 games that came with it in the past) until you renew your subscription again.
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Do you have to claim games with gold?

So note to self: Do more myself. No. Gamepass Core replaced Games with Gold. You can no longer claim any games, instead you get access to 20-25 games from Gamepass which they will update as time goes on.
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Why is Xbox getting rid of games with gold?

With this evolution, we're saying farewell to Games with Gold. We wanted to use this opportunity to re-imagine how to include content with this subscription. We found that the answer to the most compelling catalog was to leverage select titles from our Xbox Game Pass catalog.
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How does games with gold work now?

Games with Gold has been discontinued, but you will still be able to access any games you redeemed in the past through Games with Gold as long as you are a current Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member.
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How to Access and Download Xbox Live Games with Gold

Do you keep Xbox Game Pass games forever?

The games are only playable as long as you have the subscription. Once the subscription ends, then so does the access to the games. If you want to own them, you have to purchase them.
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Is Xbox gold ending?

Xbox Live Gold will be discontinued on September 1st, and current subscribers will be moved to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th. Xbox Game Pass Core will offer a selection of more than 25 games you can hop into, including titles like Among Us, Doom Eternal, Gears 5, and Psychonauts 2.
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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 will replace games with gold?

Here's What to Know. Microsoft's updated subscription service for online multiplayer access focuses on a larger library of titles and removes the Games with Gold perk. Microsoft just launched Xbox Game Pass Core, its newest subscription taking the place of Xbox Live Gold.
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How to get Xbox Gold 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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How to get Xbox games for free?

Free Play Days games can be found on your Xbox home, or in the Microsoft Store: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Home > Subscriptions. Scroll down to Free Play Days to explore what's currently available.
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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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Does Xbox have free games?

Explore a vast collection of free-to-play games for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and Windows PC. All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free-to-play games on their console at no charge.
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Is Xbox One going to be discontinued?

"To focus on production of Xbox Series X|S, we stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020," said Cindy Walker, senior director of Xbox Console Product Marketing.
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Can you still turn gold into Gamepass?

Any Xbox Live Gold codes you still have on hand will also convert directly to Game Pass Core. Buy additional time for the subscription (as desired) before conversion to Ultimate. If you already have an active PC Game Pass subscription, add enough time for Game Pass Core to get to your overall desired total.
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What does games with gold mean on Xbox?

Xbox Games with Gold is a service that allows you to download fan favourite Xbox games for as part of your subscription. Since there's a new selection of games available every month, it's worth your time knowing which titles will part of the Xbox Games with Gold to ensure you don't miss anything exciting.
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What is Xbox Gold called now?

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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When did Xbox Live end?

On September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold was replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core. It carries the same subscription benefits as Xbox Live Gold, but Games with Gold had been discontinued and replaced with a limited selection of games from Xbox Game Pass, with 36 that had been launched and more will be added occasionally.
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Why is Xbox Live ending?

“With this evolution, we're saying farewell to Games with Gold. We wanted to use this opportunity to re-imagine how to include content with this subscription. We found that the answer to the most compelling catalog was to leverage select titles from our Xbox Game Pass catalog.”
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Can an Xbox last 10 years?

"According to Microsoft, the Xbox One is designed to last approximately 10 years. However, a more realistic estimate for the console's lifespan is around six to eight years.
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Am I too old to play Xbox?

The short answer to that already-established question is no. You're not too old my seasoned gaming enthusiast and the Reddit thread was unsurprisingly in support.
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Is Microsoft going to stop making consoles?

Well, Xbox most definitely isn't exiting the console business any time soon, with today's business update absolutely squashing any speculation that Xbox Series X would be Microsoft's final gaming console.
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Has Xbox 360 Live been discontinued?

The Xbox Live Servers for the Xbox 360 are not shut down. Individual games will vary depending on how the games were designed to be played online. Some games use dedicated servers, many of these have been shut down by their respective owners.
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Can you still convert gold to Ultimate?

With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, can I still redeem codes for Xbox Live Gold, other Xbox Game Pass plans, and EA Play? Yes. These codes will automatically convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a ratio based on the following table. Conversion ratio subject to change.
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