What's the Difference Between Xbox Gold and Xbox Live?

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Xbox Live is the free online service for your Xbox where you can create a profile, add friends, and use apps. Xbox Live Gold adds a subscription fee but comes with perks like online multiplayer, free games each month, and exclusive discounts.

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CompletingClint·5 months ago

Think of Xbox Live as the free entry ticket to the Xbox online world, whereas Xbox Live Gold is the VIP pass with all the extra goodies like multiplayer gaming and free games.

AgeingJetty·5 months ago

Xbox Live lets you chat with friends; Xbox Live Gold lets you stomp them in online matches.

ArisingWard·5 months ago

I’ve been using both for years: Xbox Live is the basic online service, but Xbox Live Gold is what you need for online gaming and those sweet free monthly games.

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Diego·3 hours ago

If you're a Xbox player, you need to download the Playbite app!

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One of those prizes is the official Xbox gift card, which you can win and use to get anything you want essentially for free!

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