How much was Xbox Live for a year?

On January 22, 2021, Microsoft planned to increase the prices for the Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, as follows: by $1 for the monthly subscription ($10.99 from $9.99), by $5 for the 3-month subscription ($29.99 from $24.99), by $20 for the 6-month subscription ($59.99 from $39.99), and by $60 (double the price) for the ...
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Did Xbox get rid of 12-month gold?

Microsoft, in a statement to True Achievements, confirmed that it was no longer selling the 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscription plan. That said, customers can still subscribe for the 1-month Xbox Live Gold and 3-month Xbox Live Gold subscription plans.
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How much does it cost for Xbox Live yearly?

So, How Much Does It Cost? The price for Game Pass Core is $10 a month or $60 a year. This is the same as the retail price for the defunct Xbox Live Gold subscription. Game Pass Core is the cheapest offering from Microsoft that includes online multiplayer access.
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How much did Xbox Live originally cost?

At E3 2002 Microsoft unveiled its plans to establish an online gaming service for the Xbox called Xbox Live. The membership fee was set at $49.99 a year, which is what it still costs today. Microsoft was adamant about getting users online quickly and easily.
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Did Xbox Live raise prices?

US subscribers to Game Pass Ultimate will pay $20, up from $17, and US subscribers to Game Pass Core will pay $75 for a 12-month subscription, up from $60, with the per-month cost remaining at $10 for those not buying the annual deal.
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How much is a year of Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Core is the entry-level Game Pass tier for consoles that launched in September 2023. It replaced Xbox Live Gold, a separate service previously needed to play Xbox games online. An Xbox Game Pass Core subscription costs $10 a month or $75 a year.
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Did Game Pass get more expensive?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will cost $19.99 per month, an increase from $16.99 (and up from $14.99 at launch in 2019) Xbox PC Game Pass is moving to $11.99 per month, up from $9.99 per month.
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Is Xbox Live free now?

Xbox Game Pass Core, formerly Xbox Live Gold, is a paid subscription service for the Xbox network. Signing up for the Xbox network is free, but a recurring subscription fee is required to access online multiplayer for non-free games.
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Do people still pay for Xbox Live?

The basic Xbox Network subscription is free. Anyone can sign up for an Xbox Network account. If you want more perks and features, you'll need to purchase Game Pass.
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Is Xbox Live Gold shutting down?

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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Is Xbox Live still $60?

Game Pass Core will stay at $10 per month, but the annual rate will go from $60 per year to $75 per year. It covers what was previously included with a Gold subscription, including access to online multiplayer for console gamers.
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How to get Xbox Live for free?

Playing Xbox Live Using the Free 1-Month Trial

Sign into the Xbox LIVE site. Click your profile picture and go to Services & subscriptions. Click "Try Xbox Live Gold for free." If prompted, sign into your account, then add payment information. As long as you cancel before a month passes, you won't be charged.
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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Why can't you get Xbox Live Gold for a year?

12 months is no longer available through Microsoft. You would have to purchase it as a prepaid card through another retailer.
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What will replace Xbox Gold?

Microsoft is launching a new Xbox Game Pass Core subscription to replace Xbox Live Gold. This new Game Pass Core offering will include the usual Xbox online console multiplayer support, deals and discounts, and a new small catalog of more than 25 games — including Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Psychonauts 2.
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How long can you go without paying Xbox Live?

If you haven't signed in to your Xbox subscription service for 24 months, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription. At the end of your current term, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will stop, unless you turn recurring billing back on.
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Why can't I play my games with gold anymore?

With the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, we said farewell to Games with Gold on September 1, 2023.
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How much is Basic Xbox Live?

Introducing Game Pass Core, featuring online console multiplayer, a curated catalog of high-quality games, member deals, and more. Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless canceled through your Microsoft Account.
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Has Xbox Live been removed?

Xbox Live still exists, it's simply been renamed to Xbox Game Pass. There are two flavours of Game Pass. Core and Ultimate. Core is the standard subscription which allows you to play online and download a small selection of games for free.
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Can I play 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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How much is game pass per year?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's monthly price will jump from $16.99 a month to $19.99 a month, PC Game Pass will increase from $9.99 to $11.99 and Xbox Game Pass Core will stay at $9.99 monthly but rise from $59.99 to $74.99 a year for annual plans, according to multiple outlets.
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Are Xbox prices going up?

Earlier this week, Xbox announced it would raise the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $16.99 a month to $19.99 a month in the US, with similar price increases occurring across all other markets.
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Are Xbox Game Pass games free forever?

Can I keep free Xbox Game Pass games? 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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