How do I get Xbox Live?

You can get Xbox Live by signing up for a Microsoft account through the Xbox website or your Xbox One console. Xbox Live's free subscription tier lets you download games and apps, stream videos and movies, and make a "Gamertag" — your online username.
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Is it free to get Xbox Live?

Basic Xbox network accounts are completely free and provide gamers with the ability to back up their game saves to the cloud, connect with friends, and unlock Xbox Achievements.
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Is Xbox Live currently 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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How to join 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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Do you need Xbox Live to join?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold is not required to join or create a party on your Laptop or mobile device. Even on the Xbox console, Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is no longer required.
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Can you get Xbox Live for free on Xbox One?

The basic Xbox Live is free, but is limited to some basic functions like access to the Xbox Live store. Xbox Live Gold is a paid subscription, but gives you a number of benefit: The ability to play online multiplayer games. Special discounts on Xbox Live store purchases.
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Do you need Xbox Live for Game Pass?

If you were previously an Xbox Live Gold member, your membership automatically transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core, giving you access to a new catalog of high-quality games at no additional cost. Your access to online console multiplayer and Free Play Days remains unchanged.
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What's the difference between Xbox Live and Game Pass?

Core, previously known as Xbox Live, allows for online multiplayer on Xbox and comes with access to 25 games for free including Doom Eternal, Forza Horizon 5 and Fallout 76. Game Pass Console includes access to more than 100 Xbox games to play but does not include online multiplayer on the console.
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Is Xbox Game Pass the same as Xbox Live?

Game Pass Core is the evolution of Xbox Live Gold and includes access to online console multiplayer, a catalog of over 25 high-quality games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, member deals, and more. Is Game Pass Core available in my market? Visit xbox.com/regions for details on market availability.
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What Xbox games don't need Xbox Live?

  • Halo Infinite (Multiplayer only, not campaign co-op)
  • Fortnite.
  • Overwatch 2.
  • Fall Guys.
  • Cod: Warzone 2 (not the standard multiplayer)
  • Rocket League.
  • Warframe.
  • Destiny 2.
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Can you share Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold allows you to play on up to 2 different consoles simultaneously. This means you can share your membership with another person, reducing your subscription cost by 50%.
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How much does Xbox Live cost per month?

Existing Xbox Live Gold members will be automatically transferred across to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th, with the service priced at the same rate of $9.99 per month (or $59.99 per year) as Xbox Live Gold.
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Which Xbox subscription is best?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: The top-tier service includes online multiplayer on consoles, both the console and PC game catalogs, plus a few extras like EA Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Why do I have Xbox Game Pass for free?

The key is Microsoft Rewards, a loyalty program that rewards people who use Microsoft products such as Bing and Xbox. It only takes about 10 minutes a day to rack up enough points to get a free month of Xbox Game Pass, as well as other rewards for using Microsoft's services.
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Why pay for Xbox Live?

With Xbox Live Gold, you get multiplayer gaming, free games, game discounts, and more. And on Xbox One, share your Gold benefits with everyone on your home console. 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.
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What happened to Xbox Live?

Xbox Live Gold ends September 14 and will be replaced by Game Pass Core, which Microsoft described as “an evolution” of Xbox Live Gold. Core includes access to online console multiplayer and gives subscribers a collection of over 25 games to play on Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One for $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year.
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Does Game Pass Ultimate include Xbox Live?

Committed to your console? There's a plan for you. Or, with Ultimate, get it all—including playing games from the cloud, Xbox Live Gold, and more.
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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 two users use one Xbox Live account?

No, but on the console, if you've set your machine as the 'Home Xbox' you can use another account which can also share the Xbox Live subscription and the installed games from the main account. Then, on the PC, you can continue to use the main account and play at the same time as the person using the console.
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Do I need 2 Xbox Live subscriptions?

Hello, no you only need one live account. The account that has the XBox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home.
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Can two people use Xbox Live at the same time?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming.
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Should I buy Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass?

If you're someone who enjoys playing online multiplayer games with friends, then Xbox Live Gold could be a good choice for you. On the other hand, Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives you access to a wide range of games for a monthly fee.
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Is Game Pass cheaper than gold?

Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Consoles) - $9.99/month

The equivalent to an Xbox Live Gold Membership, Game Pass Core focuses entirely on offering online multiplayer on Xbox consoles. Included in the price is access to Xbox's online multiplayer services and all the discounts and offers made available for members.
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