Xbox Gold and Xbox Live Cards

DottyDruid05736 · Apr 12, 2014

Hi, I'm new to the xbox live situation and was wondering if someone could answer a question I had. I was thinking of getting a subscription to try out the live gaming and take advantage of the free games that come with the gold account, but can you use a
xbox live gold membership card, the cards they sell at the stores, to take advantage of the free games, or do you need to use a credit card? I was reading the FAQ on xbox gold and they did mention you would need a credit card, but there was no mention of the
gold membership cards.

I'm planning on buying a xbox live gold membership card ( I don't want use a credit card) but before I do, I want to know if I'll get the free gold games or not. Also is a 1 year subscription required, or can you get away with a 3 month subscription?

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omar_ · Apr 12, 2014

1 year Xbox Live Gold - $36

xbox live 12 months gold subscription card gold pl eu us for 33$ (PL/EU/US)
Xbox Live - Buy 12 Months GOLD Subscription Card (Global)

weaponx_uk2003 · Apr 12, 2014

Xbox One Live 12 Months ??

MS Store US says

Day One 12-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership - Microsoft Store

Day One 12-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership

For a limited time, get a Day One 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and play Killer Instinct: Round One, with the exclusive Shadow Jago character. Includes commemorative card and case.

THEOWENKILLER · Apr 12, 2014

Yes you can buy a 3 month gold card to get the free games for gold.

You do not need a credit card.

Be sure to buy a subscription card and not a microsoft credit points card, your microsoft balance can not be used to buy gold time.

DottyDruid05736 · Apr 12, 2014

Good to know!

Thanks for the reply.

BrianGunter · Apr 13, 2014

You also have access if you just buy a 1 month card. I think the only ones that don't give you access to the game downloads are the 2 week trials that come with some games.

Mark Sherwood · Oct 31, 2018

Yeah the trial cards don't count as actual Gold Membership and serve more as a temporary online extension Silver Membership if that makes sense. Any gold subscription card should do, be it one month, 3 month or annual.

SuprX BR

infelizmente nao, existem cartoes live gold, e existem gift cards para compra de jogos e outros. assinatura gold apenas com cartao xbox live gold ou cartao de credito.

[Translation - unfortunately no, there are live gold cards, and there are gift cards to buy games and others. Gold signature only with xbox live gold card or credit card.]

VagrantCobra7

My another question is that, How to recognize the xbox live silver card and xbox live gold cards? Is the silver card still available.

Can i use xbox gift card to buy a gold membership?

gds1972

Hi

Unfortunately it is not possible to use and Xbox gift card balance to purchase an Xbox Live Gold Subscription you will need to either purchase an Xbox Live Gold membership card/voucher or register another payment method to your account such as a debit/credit
card or papal to purchase Xbox Live Gold.

Njal the Blue

É um cartão de Giftcard ou Xbox Live Gold card?

[Translation - Is it a giftcard or Xbox Live Gold card? ]

SylvorOnix

What exactly does the gift card say in the front? Xbox live, xbox gift card xbox live gold. The a card usually explains what it does... live gold can be used for live gold but some codes can. Be used as currency if added to you account at login.live.com

If it is just a live gold subscription you could always stack it and add more time to your subscription.

Xbox Gold and Xbox Live Cards