Why did Xbox get rid of 12-month gold?

Why did Xbox get rid of 12-month gold?

"Customers can still sign up for a one-month or three-month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store." ... 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.

Can you still get Xbox Live Gold 12-month?

Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020. ... You can convert your existing Xbox Live Gold membership to the same period of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate through a current promotion.

Is Xbox getting rid of gold?

“Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing.

What is replacing Xbox Live Gold?

That all stems from an ongoing effort to reshape its subscription portfolio, changing up the value of Xbox Live Gold as Xbox Game Pass takes the spotlight. ... Microsoft has now rolled out these Xbox Live Gold changes, and multiplayer automatically works across these titles, subscription-free.

Can I convert gold to ultimate a second time?

Yes. Just make sure you add the Gold before the Ultimate. Hey there. Its exactly as you just said, just make sure you fully cancel your Gamepass Ultimate subscription, otherwise it might just convert the 12 months of gold into a few months of Ultimate.

How can I play Xbox Live for free?

Once you earn 7000 points through searches, challenges, and rewards, you can use them to purchase a month of Xbox LIVE. Go to the Xbox LIVE membership reward page. This is where you'll claim your free month of Xbox LIVE. Click Redeem.

Why was 12 months Xbox Live Gold Removed?

• And now, Microsoft has confirmed its removal wasn'ta mistake. Speaking to True Achievements, a Microsoft spokesperson issued the following statement: "At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online Store.

Is the Xbox Live Gold subscription still available?

• Customers can still sign up for a one month or three month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store." Microsoft hasn't given any reason for why the subscription has been dropped, although fan speculation has suggested the service might be being phased out, and even that Xbox Live multiplayer might become free.

When did the Xbox Live Gold tier start?

• Xbox Live has been part of the Xbox ecosystem since 2002; its Gold tier could be superseded by a newer service. Microsoft's gaming division appears to be streamlining ahead of Holiday 2020's Xbox Series X and Sony's PlayStation 5.

Is the 3 month Xbox Game Pass still available?

• Three-month and one-month subscriptions are still available, Microsoft told True Achievements, though the One Year XBL removal was intentional. That move came alongside the announcement that Microsoft's cloud gaming service, xCloud, would be part of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.