How to Buy Xbox Live Gold Xbox One

Xbox Live Gold is a subscription service that allows you to play online multiplayer games on your Xbox One console. It also gives you access to a catalog of over 25 high-quality games that you can download and play for free. Plus you get exclusive deals and discounts on select games and add-ons.

If you want to enjoy these benefits you need to buy Xbox Live Gold for your Xbox One. There are different ways to do this depending on your preference and budget. In this article we will show you how to buy Xbox Live Gold Xbox One using various methods.

Key Takeaways

• Xbox Live Gold is now Xbox Game Pass Core which includes online multiplayer and a catalog of over 25 games for Xbox One.
• You can buy Xbox Live Gold from your console online or from a retailer.
• You can choose between monthly quarterly or annual plans or get a 14-day trial for free.
• You can share your Xbox Live Gold benefits with other users on your home console.

Buy Xbox Live Gold from Your Console

The easiest way to buy Xbox Live Gold for your Xbox One is from your console. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
3. Select Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) and then choose a plan. You can select between monthly ($9.99) quarterly ($24.99) or annual ($59.99) plans.
4. Follow the instructions to confirm your purchase and payment method. You can use a credit card PayPal or a gift card.
5. Enjoy your Xbox Live Gold benefits!

Alternatively you can also buy Xbox Live Gold from the Microsoft Store app on your console. Just search for “Xbox Game Pass Core” and follow the same steps as above.

Buy Xbox Live Gold Online

Another way to buy Xbox Live Gold for your Xbox One is online from the official Xbox website. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to Xbox.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Click on Xbox Game Pass at the top menu and then select Xbox Game Pass Core.
3. Choose a plan that suits your needs and budget. You can select between monthly ($9.99) quarterly ($24.99) or annual ($59.99) plans.
4. Follow the instructions to confirm your purchase and payment method. You can use a credit card PayPal or a gift card.
5. Your Xbox Live Gold subscription will be activated on your account and you can use it on any Xbox One console.

Buy Xbox Live Gold from a Retailer

You can also buy Xbox Live Gold for your Xbox One from a retailer that sells Xbox products. You can find them online or in physical stores near you. Here are some examples of retailers that sell Xbox Live Gold:

Retailer	Website
Amazon	[Amazon.com]
Best Buy	[BestBuy.com]
GameStop	[GameStop.com]
Walmart	[Walmart.com]

To buy Xbox Live Gold from a retailer you need to look for a card or code that matches the plan you want. You can choose between monthly ($9.99) quarterly ($24.99) or annual ($59.99) plans.

Once you have the card or code you need to redeem it on your console or online. Here are the steps to follow:

Redeem on Your Console

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select Store > Use a code.
3. Enter the 25-digit code that you received from the retailer and then select Next.
4. Confirm your purchase and enjoy your Xbox Live Gold benefits!

Redeem Online

1. Go to [redeem.microsoft.com] and sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Enter the 25-digit code that you received from the retailer and then select Next.
3. Confirm your purchase and enjoy your Xbox Live Gold benefits!

Get a Free Trial of Xbox Live Gold

If you are not sure whether you want to buy Xbox Live Gold for your Xbox One you can try it for free for 14 days. This will give you access to online multiplayer and a limited selection of games from the catalog.

To get a free trial of Xbox Live Gold you need to have a new Microsoft account that has never subscribed to any Xbox service before. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Create a new Microsoft account at [signup.live.com].
2. Go to Xbox.com and sign in with your new account.
3. Click on Xbox Game Pass at the top menu and then select Xbox Game Pass Core.
4. Choose the 14-day free trial option and then follow the instructions to confirm your subscription.
5. Your free trial will be activated on your account and you can use it on any Xbox One console.

Note: You will need to provide a valid payment method to start your free trial. You will not be charged until the trial period ends but you can cancel anytime before that to avoid being charged.

Share Your Xbox Live Gold Benefits

One of the best features of Xbox Live Gold is that you can share your benefits with other users on your home console. This means that anyone who signs in on your console can play online multiplayer and access the games from the catalog without having to buy their own subscription.

To share your Xbox Live Gold benefits you need to set your console as your home Xbox. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My home Xbox.
3. Select Make this my home Xbox and then confirm your choice.
4. Your console is now your home Xbox and you can share your Xbox Live Gold benefits with other users.

Note: You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you change your home Xbox you will lose access to the games from the catalog on your previous console.

What are the current pricing options for Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One and are there any special discounts or promotions available for new subscribers?

As of September 14 2023 Xbox Live Gold has transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core.

Existing Xbox Live Gold members do not need to change anything and will continue to get the benefits of online console multiplayer plus access to over 25 high-quality console games on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One at no extra cost.

The monthly price for Xbox Game Pass Core is the same as Xbox Live Gold which is $9.99 for 1-month $24.99 for 3-months $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.

There are periodic assessments of the value and pricing of Xbox services to reflect changes in regional marketplaces and to continue to invest in the Xbox community.

In some markets the price of Xbox Live Gold has not changed for years and in some cases it hasn’t changed for over 10 years. As a result there may be price adjustments for Xbox Live Gold in select markets.

There are discounts and promotions available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions. The cheapest Xbox Live Gold deals are usually for three-month or six-month subscriptions which tend to sit between $30 – $40 (£25 – £30) and $40 – $60 respectively.

CD Keys generally has the best deals at all other times. Xbox Live Gold 12-month deals are generally the best value option with prices generally sticking between $40 and $60 during larger sales events.

It is also possible to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which includes Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Live Gold for a discounted price. One way to do this is to take advantage of the conversion ratio of 3:2 from Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate.

Another way is to redeem Xbox Live Gold digital subscription codes and agree to recurring billing which sometimes gives an additional one month for free.

Can Xbox Live Gold be Used to Gift in Fortnite on Xbox One?

Yes, you can use Xbox Live Gold to gift items in Fortnite on Xbox One. Gifting items in Fortnite has become a popular way for players to share the love with their friends and show appreciation for their gaming buddies. With Xbox Live Gold, you can easily gift items to your fellow Fortnite enthusiasts and spread the joy of the game.

What additional features and benefits does an Xbox Live Gold subscription provide beyond online multiplayer gaming on Xbox One and how can users make the most of these features?

Xbox Live Gold has transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core which provides online console multiplayer games and access to over 25 high-quality console games on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One at no extra cost. However there are additional features and benefits that Xbox Live Gold used to provide and some of these may still be available with Xbox Game Pass Core. These features include:

1. Deals with Gold: Xbox Live Gold members used to get weekly discounts on select Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles add-ons and more through Deals with Gold.

2. Free monthly games: Xbox Live Gold members used to get access to a library of free games that they could download and play each month. These games were not just limited to Xbox One but were also available on Xbox 360 and Xbox Series X|S.

3. Exclusive discounts: Xbox Live Gold members used to get exclusive discounts on games and other content that they could download for their Xbox console.

4. Family sharing benefits: Xbox Live Gold members used to be able to share their Gold benefits with everyone on their home console which means that other members of their family could access multiplayer modes and free monthly games.

5. Streaming services: Xbox Live Gold subscribers used to get access to various streaming services including Netflix Amazon Prime Video and Hulu among others.

To make the most of these features users can regularly check for Deals with Gold and take advantage of the free monthly games. They can also keep an eye out for exclusive discounts on games and other content and share their Gold benefits with family members.

Finally they can take advantage of the streaming services that are available with Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Core.