Is Xbox Live dead after 20 years?

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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Will Xbox Live go away?

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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What is the life expectancy of an Xbox?

In general, the lifespan of gaming consoles is decided by the manufacturers. And according to Microsoft, the Xbox One is built to last for ten years while powered on.
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How much is a years worth of Xbox Live?

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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Does Xbox Live expire if not used?

How long can you keep the down load without using it? A: Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it.
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What happens when your Xbox Live expires?

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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What happens when Xbox Gold ends?

If you claim the games, you'll be able to play them and others you've grabbed from the Games with Gold program as long as you have an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription. Xbox Live Gold will be discontinued on September 1st, and current subscribers will be moved to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th.
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What is replacing Xbox Live Gold?

Microsoft on Monday announced that it's replacing Xbox Live Gold with a new Game Pass plan. 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.
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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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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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How many years can a console last?

Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it'll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there'll be more wear and tear on your console.
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How can I make my Xbox last longer?

How to make your video game console last for years
  1. Give your console a break. ...
  2. Clean your console's air vents. ...
  3. Give your gaming console a proper home. ...
  4. Update your system's software regularly. ...
  5. Be careful with your discs. ...
  6. Protect your ports.
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How often should I replace my Xbox controller?

How long your controller lasts entirely depends on how well you take care of it, and how frequently you use the controller. If you play regularly, then common wear and tear of the controller is to be expected, but that shouldn't serve too much of a problem as the controller would still be fully functional.
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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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Can u play online without Xbox Live?

Xbox players will no longer require Xbox Live Gold membership to play over 50 online multiplayer games. Microsoft is making over 50 games free to play on Xbox without an Xbox Live Gold membership. Now all Xbox players will be able to play these online multiplayer games for free.
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Why is Xbox getting rid of games with gold?

“We wanted to use this opportunity to reimagine how to include content with this subscription,” says Jerret West, CVP of gaming marketing at Xbox. “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 you play Xbox online for free?

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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What do I lose if I cancel Xbox Live Gold?

You'll also lose access to any Games With Gold you'd downloaded when the program was available, and you won't be able to use the Game Pass catalog or take advantage of membership deals. You will still be able to use chat, however.
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How do I know if my Xbox Live is expired?

View and manage your subscriptions on Xbox
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
  2. Select the subscription that you want to manage.
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Is Xbox stopping making consoles?

The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has quelled fears that Microsoft is planning on eventually stopping production of Xbox consoles, a theory that was birthed out of the recent reports that Xbox games are coming to PlayStation.
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Do you keep games with gold after Xbox Live expires?

The Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles you've claimed are yours to keep on your Xbox account, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.
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Will Xbox refund Xbox Live?

Learn more about our Xbox subscription refund policy

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”
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How much Xbox Live do I have left?

From the Dashboard, go to Settings > Account. Select Manage Payment Options. Your account balance appears at the top of the list.
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