X Box Live. What is Xbox Live Gold and is it worth subscribing to? Gather your squad

I thought that this question often arises among new users and decided to write such a manual.

So, firstly, I personally registered the Gamer Tag first, and only then added it to the console. I did this so that, having already played and gained a decent (in my case, not very good) Gamerscore, it wouldn’t suddenly become excruciatingly painful. that such a name is already taken on Xbox Live and you will have to come up with some crazy nickname for registration, like “IvanGTP3567” I hope I didn’t offend anyone.

Gamer Tag registration via Xbox.com
1. First, take your existing E-mail and go to the site xbox.com, or rather go here: live.xbox.com, on the right side of the screen there will be a field "E-mail Address", enter your E-mail, press the button " "Sign Up". Congratulations, you have started registering your account!

2. The following page is the main one when registering a Gamer Tag through a browser (via xbox.com)

Click "I Accept"

3. On this page you will be congratulated on your completed registration and will be offered:

Click "Done"

4. A letter will be sent to the email address (E-mail) you specified to confirm your registration, in which there will be two links “CONFIRM ACCOUNT” and “CANCEL ACCOUNT”, you need to confirm your account registration, which means you need to click on the link under the inscription “CONFIRM ACCOUNT ", she is the first in the letter.

5. Registration is complete, you can now log in and edit your personal Xbox Live profile (account).

Enter your first and last name, address, phone number, etc. You can indicate yours or any other, it doesn’t matter, the most important thing is that the country of registration matches (in our case, UK) and the index (Postal Code) belongs to this country.
Remember a company operating in this country (in our case, UK, for example, I remembered that there is such an English company - Swear, which sells shoes), find her address and zip code on Google.com, and now use this information to register.

Click "Save"

At this point, account registration for Xbox Live can be considered complete.

Activation of a created Gamer Tag on the Xbox 360 console
7. You need to turn on the Xbox 360 game console, select “My Xbox” --> “Sign in” --> “Restore Gamertag”. After this, you will be asked to enter your new Gamer Tag, but this may not be easy. As soon as you enter it, you may be informed that this tag does not exist (on this console), it’s okay, click the “Use Live ID” link, now you will be asked to enter your e-mail and password that you specified before registering gamer tag"a (see P.2), enter them and click “Finish”. Now registration is completed, the console will update the settings, and you can proceed to creating your “Avatar” character (your alter ego in the Xbox Live system).

Xbox Live payment cards.
Payment cards for 1, 3, 6 and 12 (13) month(s) of the game can be found in stores selling game consoles, the main thing to remember is if you registered Gamer Tag for Europe, then you NEED to buy a payment card for Europe if you registered for the USA , then a map for the USA, respectively, there are also maps for Australia. All cards are suitable ONLY for their region. Sometimes you can find a “Multi-Region” card on sale; if you come across just such a card, take it calmly.
Payment cards can also be purchased via the Internet, i.e. just buy codes or scanned images of cards. There are a lot of sellers selling cards, but not everyone should be trusted, it can be risky, so I advise you to purchase cards ONLY from trusted stores and sellers, for example from our partner www.webmex.ru (the topic of this store is in our website.)

See you on Xbox Live.

P.S. A free month of "Gold Subscription" can only be obtained if you register an account on Xbox Live directly from the Xbox 360 console itself. If you use the method described above, then this test "Gold Subscription" will not be available to you!

To enjoy the multiplayer benefits of all kinds of games on Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles, you will need to purchase an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Subscription to this service will cost you the following amounts:

• 599.00 ₽ - for one month;
• 1,399.00 ₽ — for three months;
• 3,599.00 ₽ — for twelve months (for a year);

In addition to access to multiplayer in games, you also get access to several additional perks, such as free games every month, as well as decent discounts on some projects in the Store library.

Xbox Live Gold: what is the service and Gold status

What is Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live Gold is Microsoft's online subscription service for Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. It is required to access multiplayer mode for all games on those consoles. If you want to play with your friend online or want to get into a crowded session of some competitive game, you'll need to purchase Xbox Live Gold. Among other things, every month the company will give you free copies of games and huge discounts on select games from the console library.

As we said, to play multiplayer on Xbox One and Xbox 360, you will need to purchase an Xbox Live Gold subscription for some period of time. Your subscription will also give you access to groups and voice chat. If you try to use online features without a subscription, you will be presented with a barrier that will indicate that you need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to continue.

A subscription to this service is not needed if you play single-player games, and it is also not needed if you play offline multiplayer games. For example, you don't need to purchase Xbox Live Gold when playing split-screen modes that require two players on the same console in the same room.

Xbox Live Gold is also not required if you just want to watch Netflix or Hulu, or use other services with similar features. For example, back in the days of the Xbox 360—or even the release of the Xbox One—you were required to pay for an Xbox Live Gold and Netflix subscription to enjoy your favorite TV shows. However, Microsoft has changed the system so that users do not overpay for the functionality received - Xbox Live Gold is now used only for games.

How do Gold Games work?

Every month, Microsoft offers several games for free through their Games with Gold service. These games may be available for a week or even a whole month. To access them, you will all need to add them to your library on your console or do so through the website. By the way, many who have just bought a console think that these games will only be available to them for a certain period of time, but this is absolutely not true: the added games will remain available to you forever, as if you had purchased them.

If you don't add these games to your account during the free period, you won't be able to get them. It would seem that it didn’t work out - next time I’ll take it. Not so: you will not be able to get games for free from the already ended “Games with Gold” promotion. So yes, it is better to try not to miss any distributions in the service.

Again, some new console owners often think that such promotions only involve indie games that are not worth a penny, but this is far from true: often in the lists of free games you can find the most real AAA projects of yesteryear. If you don’t miss out on the “Games with Gold” promotions, you can eventually collect a decent collection of great games.

Once you add a free game to your Xbox One account, you can download and play it whenever you want, as long as you keep your Xbox Live Gold subscription up to date. If your subscription ends, you will no longer be able to play the free games you received. However, there is no need to worry, since you can gain access to them simply by renewing your subscription to the service.

Among other things, if you add a free game to the Xbox 360, you will have it forever, and you can play it even after your subscription expires, which is undoubtedly an improvement over the new generation of consoles, but what can you do? Gold Games includes games from both Xbox 360 and Xbox One. However, Microsoft has promised that all titles from the Games with Gold program will be available on Xbox One through backwards compatibility. In other words, all games distributed by the company will be available on the latest version of the console, i.e. Xbox One.

You can view a list of currently available games under the Games with Gold program at the following link:

In turn, you can familiarize yourself with the list of already issued games at the following link:

For example, at the time of writing, games like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Super Mega Baseball 2, and VANQUISH are available for free through the Games with Gold program. As you can see, two of the three games are truly top-notch titles, and the third is sure to please baseball fans.

How do Gold Offers work?

Now let's talk about the very discounts that Microsoft will give you if you subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. You can get discounts on projects from both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles. You can view a list of all currently available offers at the link below:

Among other things, you can look at these offers in the Store on your console. These offers change each other every week. Once you purchase a game at a discount, it will remain in your library forever, which is to be expected, and you can play it anytime even after your subscription expires.

Is it worth purchasing Xbox Live Gold?

For the most part, Xbox Live Gold is worth subscribing to, if only because you will have access to multiplayer in various games, and if you play mainly online projects, the subscription is well worth it. It is impossible to access multiplayer any other way, which somewhat upsets some console users.

PS4 owners are also forced to subscribe to a similar service - PlayStation Plus. Even fans of Nintendo products must pay extra to access multiplayer on the Switch console. If you want to play online for free, then your only solution is to switch to the PC platform.

Some users argue for purchasing an Xbox Live Gold subscription by saying that every month Microsoft gives away a set of free toys, and not some of the rubbish that Steam is filled with, but real AAA projects of the past. Well, this is really a good bonus for access to multiplayer, but the list of games is limited, and previously issued games will not be repeated in the future.

Stay connected with your friends and gaming community everywhere you go across Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, tablets, and phones. See what your friends are playing, view your achievements, get notifications, send messages, share game clips, and much more. You can even party chat with gamers across Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs.

Play in more places

Enjoy the freedom to play your favorite games in more places than ever. Easily access your games, friends, and community across Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, tablet, and phone. Wherever you go, your games and achievements go with you. And when you stream your Xbox One games to your Windows 10 PC, you can continue to play with your friends and record your best game moments.

Build your gaming legacy

Earn Achievements and add to your Gamerscore across Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, tablet, and phone. Take screenshots and capture your best gaming moments with built-in Game DVR. Use the footage to create amazing videos, add commentary, and share them with your friends. You can also broadcast gameplay live from your Xbox One via Mixer for the world to see. Create your own identity as a gamer. Customize your Gamertag, create your own Xbox Avatar, and bring together everything that matters to you in your Gamer Profile.

Xbox Live Xbox Live Silver and by subscription Xbox Live Gold. Subscription Xbox Live Silver Xbox Live Gold costs about $60/year besides

Xbox Live Silver:

You can create your own gamertag

Do you have access to Xbox Live Marketplace And Xbox Live Arcade games

Xbox Live Gold:

Xbox Live Silver(higher)

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Gamertag

Gamerscore

Xbox Live Marketplace

Microsoft Points Visa, MasterCard

Xbox Live Arcade

Connection to Xbox Live.

not lower 256 Kbps.

real IP address Stream Corbin $5 .

www.xboxlivepipline.com

In addition to the following FAQ, we have several other articles on Xbox Live on the site: - There is also useful information here.

Let's start with the fact that access to the service Xbox Live can be provided in two versions: by subscription Xbox Live Silver and by subscription Xbox Live Gold. Subscription Xbox Live Silver It’s completely free, and no one can take it away from you once you register your profile. Subscription Xbox Live Gold costs about $60/year. It will seem stupid to many, but for some I highlight it - this is payment besides payment for your Internet access.

Xbox Live Silver:

You can create your own gamertag

You can create and manage your friends list

Do you have access to Xbox Live Marketplace And Xbox Live Arcade games

You can chat with your friends

You can play MMO games because you pay a separate subscription fee for these games.

Xbox Live Gold:

You get all the features of a subscription Xbox Live Silver(higher)

You get the main opportunity of Xbox Live - play online, and, as a result, earn more .

Now let's understand the concepts.

Gamertag(GT) - a player’s personal profile, which indicates his gamerscore, achievements in games, as well as other information about the player. It’s quite possible to use Gamertag as an avatar on forums (in particular, on ours).

Gamerscore(GS) - points earned by a player during his game. In fact, the player's reputation.

Xbox Live Marketplace or simply Marketplace - a center for all kinds of downloads: demo versions of games, trailers, add-ons for games, etc. The Marketplace is not free to use. Most content requires payment with Microsoft Points.

Microsoft Points(MSPs) is a currency in Xbox Live that can be used to purchase various content on the Marketplace. You can top up their account either through a bank card ( Visa, MasterCard), or through payment cards that can be purchased in stores.

Xbox Live Arcade- full-fledged games, most often remakes of old popular games, like DOOM, Pac-Man, etc. Mostly all are purchased for MSPs.

Connection to Xbox Live.

By and large, you don’t need to do anything supernatural to connect to the service. It is enough to make sure that you have the following things:

Xbox 360 console, I hope they haven’t forgotten about its need :-)

Internet connection at speed not lower 256 Kbps.

These two points are everything you need to connect. Next, you need to check with your provider about the possibility of allocating real IP address(it doesn't matter whether it's a static or dynamic IP). The ideal option is if you have an ADSL provider (for example, Stream) - as a rule, such providers immediately allocate a dynamic IP address. In the case of home networks (for example, Corbin), you will have to pay for the real IP as an additional service. The price usually does not exceed $5 .

And finally, the connection process itself. As for the same ADSL providers, all you need is to configure the modem in router mode and connect the ethernet cable with one end to the set-top box and the other to the modem. In this case, that's all. In other cases, you will have to use either 2 network cards in the computer, or use an external router, through which both the computer and the Xbox 360 will be connected in the future. I will not write about this in detail in this article - wait for a separate article on this subject (should be here) here to be born).

That's basically all you need to know if you're going to use Xbox Live. This service is truly unique and opens up horizons of new gaming experiences for gamers.

P.S. On the day this article was written, an excellent service opened on the Internet - www.xboxlivepipline.com - here you will find all the information about all Xbox Live content at the current time.

You can add money to the user's balance in the Microsoft Store or subscribe to the Xbox Live service in different ways, but the most convenient of them is payment cards.

After payment, Xbox activation codes are delivered to the email address specified when placing the order.

Xbox Live Gift Cards

Using the code, the user can top up his own balance in the Microsoft Store quickly and without problems. The funds received can be used to purchase games, add-ons, new content and other goods presented in this service.

Xbox Live cards are issued in different currencies (Xbox Live in dollars and Xbox Live in rubles) and in different denominations (from 250 rubles to 2500 rubles, from 3 dollars to 100 dollars).

Xbox Subscription Cards

Gold is not required for single-player games. But it opens up access to unique promotions and discounts, as well as online battles with other players. Moreover, the Xbox Live service has a good selection of free games that you can try without restrictions only if you have an Xbox Live Gold membership.

For Xbox One and PC, lets you play over 100 high-quality games for one low monthly fee. One of the benefits of an Xbox Game Pass is the ability to play new games a few days before the official release. With more Game Pass games added all the time, there's always something new to play.

For PC and Xbox One, it combines Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and is the most affordable card. Enjoy exciting games without breaking the bank.

For Xbox One, you'll get unlimited access to Electronic Arts' extensive library of games like Battlefield, FIFA, Dragon Age and more. Also, the EA Access pass gives you access to new EA games a few days before release and gives a 10% discount on all digital content purchases (full games, add-ons and other content).

The IgroMagaz company offers subscription cards for a period of 48 hours (2 days) to 1 year (365 days).

Benefits of Using Xbox Cards

• Payment cards can be used not only on Xbox Live, but also on the Windows Store.
• Cards provide access to free games, unique discounts and online play.
• The use of cards guarantees the safety and security of the user’s funds, because apart from the code, no other information is entered, and the code becomes useless immediately after activation.
• You no longer need to wait for the bank to process the payment; the card tops up your balance within a couple of minutes.
• Immediately after a purchase in our store, the card code is sent to the buyer’s email address and duplicated in his personal account.
• Xbox Live payment cards make a great gift for any gaming fan. In many cases, using them in this capacity is much more convenient than purchasing the game itself on Xbox.
• Very often, our store holds sales, during which cards for Xbox Live can be purchased at a price lower than the face value indicated on them.

Activating Xbox Cards

Activation of all types of cards is carried out the same way:

1. Log into your Xbox Live account.
2. In the menu that opens, find the “Store” item and go to it.
3. Click the "Activate Code" button.
4. Enter the code from the card in the window that opens and confirm activation.

Just four simple steps, and the amount from the card is already on your balance. And in the case of a subscription card, the user's status will be changed (or more time will be added to it if the subscription has already been issued).

Using Xbox Live Maps makes using this service easy!