Xbox live accounts and family accounts

Our Xbox was set up years ago by my step son but now I want to take more control of it.

I would like to reset the Xbox, set up a family account and set up separate accounts for each child. I could then control the time and content for each of them.

I realize this will delete all the setting on the Xbox. But will it also delete our Xbox live account? And also, will I need to set up separate Xbox live accounts for each of my children at $60 a piece?

Thank you.

:)

 

How to Join Xbox LIVE

This is the final step before you start enjoying the most amazing entertainment experience on Xbox LIVE.

The process is free and easy to follow.

You only require an valid email address and a high-speed internet connection.

There are two Membership levels available: Free and Gold. You can read more about what you get with each membership level.

Before proceeding, confirm the following:

If you have a Zune or Games for Windows LIVE account, it means you already have an Xbox LIVE account! All you have to do is to download the account to your Xbox 360 console, sign in and start enjoying the Xbox LIVE experience.

If you have a Microsoft account, you can use it for your Xbox LIVE account.
Note: "Microsoft account" refers to what was formerly "Windows Live ID". It is the email address and password you need to sign into Microsoft services (including Xbox LIVE).

This means that if you already have a Messenger or Hotmail account, you automatically have a Microsoft account.

So, during registration for Xbox LIVE, if you are asked for an email address, enter your Microsoft account.

If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can sign up for a free account on your computer, or during the signing in process for Xbox LIVE.

If you decide to go for Gold Membership, you should have your credit card information ready before proceeding with the process of signing up for Xbox LIVE.

Steps to follow

1) On your controller, press Guide then select Join Xbox LIVE.

2) Follow the instructions on the screen on how to sign up for Xbox LIVE.

Note: Make sure that you enter your correct date of birth when signing up. This will be used to determine whether you get a child account or an adult account. Once the account is created, you cannot change the date of birth.

Join Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack

With the Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack, your family is given four 12-month Gold Memberships for less than the price of two. If you are interested, just select Family Gold on the Subscription selection screen.

No option for Gold Family Pack?

You might be using a child account, or the Gold Family Pack does not apply to your region.

Here is a list of countries that have access to the Gold Family Pack:

• Australia
• Canada
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• New Zealand
• Japan
• Mexico

 

1 Gold Account for the whole family

That doesn't make any sense, when they have recently scrapped the Xbox Live Gold Family account. (Much to my disgust!).

Are they bringing it back?

 

Hello jayjay1271

Removing them from the family should not delete the accounts. They are associated with an e-mail address even if they are or were prior child accounts.

Unless you are using Xbox One to share gold through your family you will indeed have to pt gold on individual accounts since they discontinued the Family Pack.

I hope I was able to provide you the correct information. Please post back in here if you require any further help.

Regards,

Dan

 

Yes, thank you. One follow up. I have 4 kids that I will have to set up separate accounts for. Only 2 need xbox live. Will the other two be able to get game updates if they don't have xbox live accounts?

 

Yes. You can still be connected to Live as a Free member, they just won't be able to play online. But they can still get game updates and everything else on Live.