Xbox Live Gold is Microsoft’s online gaming subscription service for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. It’s required to play online multiplayer games.
What do you need to know about Xbox Live?
Xbox Live is Microsoft’s online service for gaming and content distribution for the Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One video game systems. It lets you play games against other people online as well as download demos, trailers, and even full games in the Xbox Live Arcade.
Do you need credit card to use Xbox Live?
You can either buy subscription cards at retail stores or you can use your credit card on the console itself to sign up. You need an Xbox 360 or Xbox One, as well as a broadband internet service provider, to use it. Xbox Live on the original Xbox console is no longer available. There are two levels of service.
Are there any free games on Xbox Live?
Update (April 2021): Microsoft has now officially unlocked 50+ free-to-play games across various Xbox consoles for all users, meaning you no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play them online. We’ve updated the full list of supported titles below!
What kind of account do you need for Xbox Live?
To ensure you’re ready to go on Xbox Live, make sure you create a Microsoft Account for you and your child. If you have an Xbox 360 account, an Outlook.com account or a Hotmail.com account, you already have a Microsoft Account ready to go.
What can you do with Xbox Live Gold?
Help your team dominate in intense competitive action. With a unique player-powered reputation system, Xbox Live helps you be more in control of who you play with. Enjoy a more meaningful multiplayer experience, and get the most out of your game by avoiding cheaters. Free games every month. Now that’s Gold.
Do you have to have Internet to use Xbox Live?
To use Xbox Live you have to have an Xbox 360 or Xbox One (Xbox Live on the original Xbox console is no longer available) as well as a broadband internet service provider.
What do parents need to know about Xbox One?
Before we can customize your child’s experience on Xbox Live’s social features, you will need to sign in to your new Xbox console as the parent. When booting up your console for the first time, it will prompt you for your email and password, create a Gamertag for you, and you’ll be ready to go.
