Is Xbox Live the same as Game Pass?

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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Is Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live the same?

Xbox Live Gold is now Xbox Game Pass Core. Enjoy online console multiplayer games, plus get access to over 25 high-quality console games on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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Is Xbox Live and Game Pass core the same?

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community. Game Pass Core is essentially Xbox Live Gold, which allows you to play games online. However, if you are unable to connect with Xbox Live, try removing and re-adding your profile. Sometimes that can force it to update with the subscription.
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Does Xbox Live still convert to Game Pass?

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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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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Difference between Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold Which is better

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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Is free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate really free?

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lets you enjoy more than 100 of your favourite Xbox games wherever you are, free as part of an All Rounder or Full Works plan. Or, if you're on a different plan, you can get it as a paid monthly subscription, with new games added every month.
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Is Xbox Live now 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 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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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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Can you bundle Xbox Live and Game Pass?

Live does not exist any longer, just the 4 variants of Game Pass (Core, Console, PC, Ultimate). If you have Game Pass for Console, and you want to play online multiplayer on paid games including the ones in game pass then you either need to add Game Pass Core or upgrade to Ultimate.
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What's the difference between Xbox Live and Xbox Ultimate?

Ultimate: The Ultimate version of the Xbox Game Pass is an extension of the Core subscription. In addition to all the benefits of the Core plan, the Ultimate version offers access to Xbox Live Gold, and the new EA Play.
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What are the benefits of 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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Should I buy Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass comes with a lot more free games

Xbox Live Gold comes with two free games to play every month, which you can redeem and keep, but it doesn't have nearly the same breadth as Game Pass.
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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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Is Xbox Live still $60 a year?

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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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Can you play Xbox 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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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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What games are free on Xbox without Game Pass?

The 16 Best Free-to-Play Games on Xbox Right Now
  • Apex Legends. Since its release in 2019, Apex Legends has been one of the most popular and populated free-to-play shooters on the market. ...
  • Brawlhalla. ...
  • Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. ...
  • Destiny 2. ...
  • Fall Guys. ...
  • Fortnite. ...
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer. ...
  • Overwatch 2.
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Can you get free games on Xbox without Game Pass?

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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How long is Xbox Game Pass free trial?

Buy PC Game Pass — 14 Day Trial Recurs Monthly | Xbox.
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Do I need Game Pass to play online?

You need Core or Game Pass Ultimate (which includes Core) to play online. Regular Game Pass does not include online multiplayer capabilities.
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What does Xbox Game Pass do?

Game Pass members enjoy access to high-quality games in the PC or console catalog until either the membership is canceled/expires, or a game leaves the Game Pass catalog. Game titles, number, features, and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console, and Game Pass plan.
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How much is an Xbox Game Pass subscription?

Get your first 14 days for $1, then $9.99/mo. Subscription continues automatically. See terms.
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