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Can you play Xbox Live without gold?
There are many games that Xbox users on Xbox One and Xbox Series X can play for free, even without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Earlier this year, Microsoft made a big move to make free-to-play Xbox games infinitely more accessible.
What happens if you don’t pay Xbox Live Gold?
When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.
Does Xbox still charge for Xbox Live?
Xbox Live Gold is no longer required for more than 50 free-to-play online games. In a follow-up FAQ, 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 do I get Xbox Live to stop charging me?
Start your Xbox console and choose “Accounts” in the Settings menu. Select “Subscriptions”. Pick the subscription you want to cancel and press “A”. In the “Payment and Billing” section, click on “Cancel Subscription”.
Why do I need Xbox Live Gold?
Xbox Live Gold is your gateway to multiplayer on console, with almost two decades the go-to Xbox subscription. With more games than ever built with multiplayer in mind, the online membership ensures you’re getting the best value from your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S libraries.
How much does Xbox Live cost monthly?
Xbox Live Gold: Price and availability Xbox Live Gold is available as a monthly subscription for $9.99 per month in the U.S. and over 40 additional territories. It’s also available in upfront installments for savings on the usual monthly rate, priced at $24.99 for three months, $39.99 for six months.
Can you cancel your Xbox Live Gold membership and get a refund?
Select Manage next to the subscription you want to cancel. Select Cancel subscription or Turn off recurring billing. If you choose Cancel subscription and you’re eligible for a refund, you’ll be provided two options: Don’t charge me on (next renewal date) and Cancel immediately and get a refund.
Can you cancel Xbox Live Gold anytime?
You can choose to cancel it immediately, in which case you may be eligible for a refund. Alternatively, you can opt to turn off recurring billing instead, which means your account will remain active up until your next payment date. To cancel immediately, you’ll need to head to the Xbox website and sign in.
How do I claim Xbox Gold games?
Go to the Gold members’ area on your console to download your games. Games show up on the 1st and 16th of every month. Or, go to Games with Gold on Xbox.com to queue your games up for download to your console. You’ll need an Xbox Live Gold membership to claim your games.