Quanto Custa A Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live Gold is Microsoft's original premium online service that allows Xbox users to upgrade their gaming experience. The monthly subscription service grants access to online multiplayer for all Xbox games, huge discounts with Xbox Deals with Gold, and four free games to download every month.

Xbox Live Gold é o serviço online do console da Microsoft. Assinantes do serviço podem disputar partidas online e ainda ganham descontos especiais em uma série de games, além de títulos gratuitos distribuídos todo mês pelo programa Games with Gold.

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For those who exclusively play Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, or other free-to-play games on Xbox, these changes could net some savings on that monthly cost. These top titles can all be played subscription-free, coupled with free Party Chat access to communicate with friends. But straying beyond the small pool of free games, Xbox Live Gold is essential for online multiplayer. That's a decision unique to you but worth consideration following the switch-up.

You can also procure one of two monthly plans from the Microsoft Store, spanning a $9.99 monthly rate, and $24.99 for three months, both of which can be canceled at any time. If this service isn't to your liking or you are low on funds, you can get a refund by canceling your membership before your first reoccurring bill is due.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also allows you to download hundreds of games for a lengthy period of time. These can range from AAA blockbusters like Halo Infinite to third-party indie titles like Hades. And unlike Xbox Live Gold, which is only limited to home consoles, the features of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate apply to all Microsoft platforms such as home consoles, PCs, and mobile devices where you can stream and play the best Xbox Game Pass games via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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The net result offers better value to all right now, but it's clear Microsoft is keen to shake up Xbox Live Gold, especially with the continued success of Xbox Game Pass. With more changes likely to come, it's worth reassessing whether Xbox Live Gold is for you and the alternative plans available in the Xbox ecosystem.

The subscription unlocks access to staple Xbox features, and multiplayer is the defining component that justifies that price tag. From competitive multiplayer shooters to cooperative adventures, Xbox Live Gold is vital to playing console games online with friends. The subscription grants access across thousands of Xbox experiences, drawing the best value from purchased titles. Some may criticize the move, with free multiplayer gaming the norm on PC, but it's the reality of gaming on modern Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

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Changes to Xbox Live Gold undoubtedly changed the value of the subscription, bringing various features, once exclusive to paying customers, to all users. It means that Xbox Live Gold isn't for everyone, and depending on your preferred games, it could be a waste of your money. This review lays out some of the top perks enabled by Xbox Live Gold today and whether the price tag is worthwhile for you.

However, that doesn't mean Xbox Live Gold doesn't have merits on its own. The subscription cost is cheaper, especially when paid upfront through codes, the free games per month and Deals with Gold are exclusive to Xbox Live Gold, and it has a neat secret trick where you can save money when purchasing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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Microsoft made a sweeping change across the Xbox platform, unlocking multiplayer across all free-to-play content on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. That includes many of today's best Xbox games, including Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex Legends. Other highlights include Destiny 2, Hyper Scape, ROBLOX, SMITE, Warframe, and World of Tanks, to name a few. Future titles that launch for free on Xbox consoles will come with the same exemption from Xbox Live Gold restrictions. Here's the full list of free-to-play titles that don't require Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S:

Games with Gold provides no-cost rewards to all Xbox Live Gold subscribers, with four games every month — two for Xbox One and two backward-compatible Xbox 360 games. Each title must be manually claimed, with each monthly quartet often valued between $50 and $100. The titles are rarely new or relevant, with a drop in perceived quality as of late, but they're still free titles to bolster your library.

With free-to-play games dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement and Games with Gold on the decline, the perceived value of Microsoft's subscription is more subjective than ever.

Bottom line: Xbox Live Gold lifts the restrictions with Xbox gaming, opening your console to all multiplayer titles and a handful of exclusive benefits. It's an affordable, no-frills subscription, but make sure it suits you before signing up.

A Xbox Live Gold não é a única oferta de assinatura para donos do Xbox One. A Microsoft ainda oferece o GamePass, com acesso a mais de uma centena de games. Saiba mais sobre ele aqui.

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Out of all these deals, the 12-month code represents the best value for money. You would be acquiring a year-long Xbox Live Gold Membership for half the price it would cost if you went with the default monthly subscription. However, the six-month and 12-month codes aren't sold through Microsoft Stores; they're sold through third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and others.

These latest changes to Xbox Live Gold represent its biggest evolution since its launch on the original Xbox, leaving some to question whether they need the subscription in 2021. It's fair to say there's less reason to purchase the membership after these changes, with previous member-only benefits now freely available on the consoles. But Xbox Live Gold still plays a crucial role, underpinning the online multiplayer for all other titles on the platform.

Is Xbox Live Gold worth it in 2021?

Microsoft also has some lucrative incentives for families, applying one Xbox Live Gold membership to all accounts on the same console. Families using several Xbox profiles on one shared device automatically share the benefits of Xbox Live Gold perks, so you don't need to double-dip on the subscription. It's an ideal means to bring the whole family on board.

In our Xbox Live Gold review, we stated that it is becoming increasingly harder to buy this subscription service over Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which only has a slightly higher monthly fee of $14.99. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has Xbox Live Gold built in alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming and EA Play.

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What's changing with Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Game Pass continues to score heavy-hitting deals, from popular existing Xbox games, to those upcoming, launching directly into the service. That ranges from in-house exclusives like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5, while Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Extraction recently hit the service day and date. The benefits of recent Microsoft acquisitions like Bethesda Softworks have also failed to trickle down to the "Games with Gold" program, while the best Xbox Game Pass games only get better.

Microsoft's all-inclusive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription includes Xbox Live Gold, too, coupled with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, cloud gaming on mobile, and other perks like EA Play. The subscription is available for a flat $14.99 monthly rate in the U.S. While Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers considerably more perks, you can't buy it discounted in bulk.

Xbox consoles have required an Xbox Live Gold membership to access online multiplayer since their inception, but changes introduced last April dropped that mandate for free-to-play games. You no longer need to pay the monthly fee on many popular titles, including Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, Halo Infinite, and Apex Legends, to name a few. While all paid Xbox games still require Xbox Live Gold, those with zero-cost entry are entirely free on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.