Xbox Live Gold and Microsoft Account Money

Would just like to say how crap it is that you can't use Microsoft Account money to purchase xbox live gold. Completely ridiculous. I go out and buy a $25 card because they were out of Gold cards, I come back home and find out after already redeeming the
$25 that it can't be used for xbox live. Now this money is useless to me. Great job xbox.

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So...can you really not buy Xbox Live with Microsoft points?!

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/billi...s-retire-faq#b0f9a7b99fac4c10bcd11956319a72e6

 

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

 

Well why wouldn't you have first read the description on the card

Dlc games and music and videos only

No mention of memberships siince it doesn't make sense

any dashboard deal requires a reoccurring payment option

If you really wanted pay as you go why didn't you just get a prepaid membership card

Makes more sense doesn't it?

Dashboard deals are always subscriptions meaning you need a credit card or PayPal

It's more your issue of not reading what the cards does

Currency cards are clearly marked for dc

Membership cards are clearly marked for membership

Dashboard deals clearly state you need a auto renew turned on so you need a reoccurring payment option