Can you keep Xbox Gold games forever?

Yes. Xbox 360 games are yours to keep, but you must purchase an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to keep all other games when the trial period ends.

Can I still play games with gold after Xbox Live expires?

On Xbox 360, any Games with Gold titles that you redeem as an Xbox Live Gold member are yours to keep, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.

Is Xbox Live Gold free forever?

In a follow-up FAQ (opens in new tab), Microsoft confirms that "effective April 21, 2021, all Xbox players can access online multiplayer for free-to-play games on their console at no charge. For these games, an Xbox Live Gold membership is no longer needed.

How long does Xbox Gold last for?

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.

Why can't you buy 12 month Xbox Live Gold?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.

Do you keep Xbox Gold games forever?

Do 12 month gold cards still work?

“At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online store,” reads the statement. “Customers can still sign up for a one month or three month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store.” No reason has been offered for the yearly sub removal.

Do I lose my games with gold?

Xbox 360: Any Games with Gold titles that you redeem as an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member are yours to keep, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.

Can you still play games after Xbox Game Pass expires?

No. In order to continue playing the games, you either need to renew game pass or purchase the games.

How can I get Xbox games for free?

You can get a free Xbox One game by heading to the Xbox game store's free section. You'll also get free Xbox games if you subscribe to Xbox Live Gold.

What happens if I dont have Xbox Live Gold?

Starting today, all Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners can play free online multiplayer games without an Xbox Live Gold membership. In all, that means more than 50 free-to-play titles no longer require a subscription to play online with your friends.

What is Xbox Live Gold vs Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play. Enjoy exclusive member deals and discounts.

Is Xbox one game pass worth it?

In terms of sheer entertainment hours-per-cost value, Xbox Game Pass is unbeatable. In terms of sheer entertainment hours-per-cost value, Xbox Game Pass is unbeatable.

Can you play online without gold 2022 Xbox?

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.

How much is Xbox Gold for a year?

Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.

What do I lose if I cancel Xbox Live Gold?

When you cancel your subscription, you lose access to Games With Gold. You regain access to these games if you subscribe again in the future, but they are unavailable as long as your Xbox Live Gold account remains canceled.

Can I play games with gold offline?

As long as you're connected to the internet you would still be able to download your purchased games. The only games that you wouldn't be able to play once you no longer have Xbox Live Gold, would be the titles on the Xbox One that you received for free threw the monthly 'Games with Gold'.

What are the benefits of Xbox Live Gold?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world. Sign in for your available offers.

Why did Microsoft remove 12 months?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

How do I renew my Xbox Live Gold for a year?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller and go to Profile & system > Settings. Select Account > Subscriptions, and then choose the subscription you'd like to set up with recurring billing. Select Turn on recurring billing.

Did Xbox Live price go up?

Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox Live Gold from $60 per year to $60 every six months. It included some caveats to that, and this increased fee doesn't even affect Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

What games are permanent on game pass?

Pretty much every Microsoft and Bethesda game is permanent. I could have sworn I read an interview that said moving forward, games with licenses (like Forza) will take Gamepass into consideration when making the contracts.

Can you still convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate?

Yes. After you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue to redeem Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, and PC Game Pass codes. These codes will automatically convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate based on the following conversion table.