Will Xbox Live be removed?

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 Microsoft discontinuing Xbox Live?

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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Is Microsoft getting rid of Xbox?

But in a practical sense, it is very unlikely that Xbox will shut down entirely; the brand name still commands attention, after all. It is more likely that we'll see a shift in purpose—that perhaps Xbox will become a third-party developer, or it will focus more on selling Game Pass than selling consoles.
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Did Xbox Live get shut down?

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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What is happening on July 29, 2024 on Xbox?

As of July 29, 2024, Microsoft Movies & TV content is no longer available to be purchased or viewed on the Xbox 360 console. Purchasing and viewing content is still available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows devices running Windows 10 or later.
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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Is Xbox coming to an end?

"No. [Microsoft Gaming CEO] Phil Spencer and another Xbox President, Sarah Bond, both said 'no'," Bass said. "There is next generation hardware being planned."
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Is Xbox going out of business in 2027?

From the way I read those quotes, in no way did it seem like Spencer was implying that Xbox is in so much danger that they could go out of business by 2027. Instead, it reads as someone countering projections that no longer hold up to the reality anymore.
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Is Xbox on the decline?

Xbox hardware revenue decreased by 42 percent year-over-year during Q4.
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Is Xbox One end of life?

Ouch. In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft revealed that it had stopped production of the Xbox One “to focus on production of the Xbox Series X/S”. This is unsurprising considering the Xbox One was discontinued in July 2020 with the Xbox One S following at the end of the year.
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Will Xbox Live be gone?

Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core.
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Why is Xbox shutting down?

If your Xbox console is unexpectedly shutting down, it may be because it's not getting enough ventilation, or there may be a problem with the power supply.
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Is Microsoft shutting down Xbox Live?

Xbox Live access on Xbox 360 won't be shut down, at least there's no news regarding this. What will happen soon (July 29, 2024) is the closure of the Xbox 360 Store, this will not affect your ability to play Xbox 360 games or DLC you have already purchased.
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Will Microsoft exit Xbox?

Amidst reports of Microsoft bringing various first-party games to rival platforms, Xbox chief Phil Spencer reportedly assured staff that there are no plans to exit the console business.
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Will there be a new Xbox in 2025?

A new Xbox console could be released as early as 2026, then, if Microsoft can ensure its next system will remain competitive with the PS6 if it comes to market a year earlier.
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Is Xbox making a new console in 2024?

Xbox to Launch All-Digital Versions of Series X and S Consoles in 2024.
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Is Xbox losing the console war?

Last year, during its court battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft said in a court filing that Xbox had “lost the console wars” and “has consistently ranked third (of three) behind PlayStation and Nintendo in sales."
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Is Xbox Live finishing?

Frequently Asked Questions. What happened with Xbox Live Gold? Starting 14 September 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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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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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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