do i have a yearly charge for xbox live

its also a way that xbox makes its money since usually at the start they sell consoles at a loss to make up for it with games and xbox live hope this helps you can also pay for a year if you wanted to or even monthly

Hi John,

Xbox Live is a subscription service which allows you to play games online against other people. You don't have to have a subscription if it's not something you need. Xbox Live gives you the ability to play against others online, make full use of online features
on certain games. You also receive a number of free games every month or so.

As well as a yearly charge, you could pay every three months or every month. It all depends on what suits you.

You can get more details on billing and payments for Xbox Live here

why do I have to pay for xbox live

If you choose auto-renewal you will be charged monthly by microsoft. If you want to pay for it in "yearly" increments you would have to purchase a 1 year live code, and then redeem the code on your account for annual.

I personally do the later as it is typically cheaper than paying the monthly rate, but more work to remember to purchase a card and redeem.

Join the Microsoft Rewards Program and you can use your rewards for Xbox Live and Game Pass subscriptions. I haven't paid for Xbox Live in years. I just keep getting my rewards and redeeming Game Pass Ultimate 3 month codes.

Hello, I've read your question and I believe I understand your situation. Xbox Ambassadors are here to help.

There have been a few other people ask this question this year, in regards to Xbox live requiring payment. Do know that you can play any Xbox game without Xbox live. In order to play online multiplayer and have access to other online features is what Xbox
live is for. You asked if you have to pay yearly. There is an option for a 1-year payment, which in regards to monthly is the cheapest. There are also monthly and 90-day memberships. If online multiplayer is not for you then you will not need the service.
although it might I suggest taking a look at the Xbox game pass ultimate subscription. It is hands-down flat-out the best deal in gaming, and for me it pay for itself the first month and has done so every month thereafter for the last 8 months. Hope this helps!