Is Xbox Live membership still a thing?

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 replaced Xbox Live?

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 Gold shutting down?

Games with Gold will come to an end on September 1. Players can continue to access any Xbox One games they previously redeemed through Games with Gold if they remain a Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member.
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Is Xbox Live still called Xbox Live?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Can you still get Xbox Live on Xbox One?

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. Or, learn more and sign up on Xbox.com.
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How to get 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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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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Why can't i connect to Xbox Live?

Step 1: Power cycle your console and network hardware

If you have a router and a modem, unplug the power cable from both devices. Restart your console. Press and hold the Xbox button  in the center of your controller to open the Power Center. Select Restart console and then select Restart.
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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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What happened to games with gold?

With the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, we said farewell to Games with Gold on September 1, 2023. However, titles claimed through Games with Gold will continue to be available to the account that claimed them.
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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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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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Is Xbox Live Gold still $60?

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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Are Xbox Live Gold games free forever?

Games with Gold that were given out from the 360 are yours to keep. Xbox One Games with Gold require that you have an active Gold (Core) or Ultimate subscription to continue to access them for free.
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Do you lose games after Game Pass expires?

If I download a game, will it be deleted if it leaves Xbox Game Pass or my subscription expires/is canceled? Games will not be deleted from your hard drive until you delete them, even if they have been removed from the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

If you spend a bit each day playing a wide variety of games, then it's probably worth it. However, if you only spend a few hours gaming per week, and only play Minecraft during that time, you might want to skip it. It is a great deal if you like they library they have, and they have a lot of great titles.
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Is Xbox 360 still online?

Even after July 2024, you will still be able to play games and connect with friends through multiplayer on the games you purchased, as long as the publisher still supports the online servers.
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Can Xbox 360s still connect to Xbox Live?

While most Xbox Live servers have been shuttered, you can still connect a 360 to the internet to download apps like Netflix, purchase games on the Xbox Marketplace, or play online in a handful of popular games that maintain their 360 servers (you can still play Left 4 Dead 2 or Red Dead Redemption online, for example).
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How do I get my Xbox Live to work?

Here's how:
  1. Press the Guide button on your controller.
  2. Select Settings, System Settings, and then Network Settings.
  3. Select the name of your Wireless Network, or select Wired Network for a wired connection.
  4. Select Test Xbox Live Connection.
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Do you need both Game Pass and 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 Xbox Live Gold cheaper than Game Pass?

Game Pass Core brings the benefits of online console multiplayer from Xbox Live Gold, plus access to a compelling and diverse catalogue of over 25 high-quality console games that you can play on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console – all at the same great price as Xbox Live Gold.
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How much does Xbox Live cost for a year?

If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.
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How much is Xbox Live free?

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. To use the Xbox Network, you must have an Xbox 360 or later as well as a broadband internet service provider.
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What does Xbox Live allow you to do?

There is standard xbox live which grants you basic priveleges such as downloading demos, communication with others via messaging and free add ons but not much else. You must pay for xbox live gold which will allow gaming online with others, access to free games, discounts and more.
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