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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 974 reviews

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Customers often highlight the value of the Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership, praising the excellent free games and service. The reasonable price point is also well-received, making it an attractive option for many. Some customers have mentioned receiving it as a thoughtful gift, adding to its appeal.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grandson's wish list

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is something my grandson asks for every year. He is very happy with this product, and he feels like it is worth the money spent on it. He is an avid gamer along with his brother, and they like being able to play with friends that don't live in the area. They have one friend that lives overseas and they get together and play fairly often.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Live is the gold standard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After a long hiatus I am back on Xbox Live, and the Games with Gold and Deals with Gold are very nice bonuses. The price is worth it, but at the same time PS only charges 50, and I honestly don't see that much of a difference between the 2. Either way, if you play online, this is a must, and I've never bought less than a year at a time. Best bang for your buck right here, and by the end, you can have a ton of free games so it all works out great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential part of Xbox for entertainment

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you utilize the streaming features of Xbox, you need this subscription. I'm not a fan of being forced to subscribe to something in order to utilize other items I already pay for elsewhere (Like Netflix and Amazon Streaming services) but it becomes a little more useful when you consider that you get a couple free games every month as well. Often one of the games isn't desirable to play or worth buying but there are at least a half dozen decent games each year. It's too bad they don't include warranty coverage as an option, that would be worth a little extra to me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play, Xbox

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FREE GAMES MONTHLY

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like using this cause I receive 2 games a month and it's a great way to interact with others around the world .... And again U got to love free games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy 123

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quick, easy purchase. Easy to redeem and play. It is worth getting the 12 months rather than paying each month for the service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Online gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You definitely get your money's worth because you get free games every month when you purchase this card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty straight forward a year gold membership which you need to play and download games online. I would like to mention that when my wife entered her code in the play store on her xbox one it said she had successfully downloaded a year of gold on her 360. She then had to log on to her 360 to get it to activate for both consoles. Microsoft may have remedied this though as a month later I renewed my gold membership on my one and it took right away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Never keep your card on file with Microsoft

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I learned the hard way to never keep my credit card on file with Microsoft. Now with me saying this, I know that most people will never have this issue but a few of my gamer friends and myself have and the one time was enough for me. Microsoft overcharged me for my Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership. When I tried to contact them to get it straightened out I was given the run around by people in a call center in India. The experience was horrible and because I wasn't able to get it fixed or refunded I had to have my bank issue me a new debit card closing out the old account. It was a nightmare. Needless to say because of this I will never trust Microsoft with my card information again so having the option to buy my Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership this way was awesome. No complaints I took the card home and entered the code provided and I was all set. It's also a great way to give your kids Xbox Live without leaving your card on file for them to buy games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    one two done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this card for our son. It's very easy to redeem. this is the second time we've purchased it for our son. money well spent. we save money just on the free monthly games we receive with our subscription. love it and will buy again in 12 months.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Plug and Play. Good for online gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Must Have!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    X-box Live is a must have. Once you have it, you can't live without it. It opens up so many possibilities. You can play with your friends, or meet new friends on-line! There are special offers, free games, and discounts available. It is available in different subscriptions, but i always purchase the 12-month option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always Appreciated

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an annual gift for my son who loves playing xbox with his friends. It is a gift that he enjoys much more than some/many of the sweaters I have given him for Christmas. The 12 month Live Membership is an easy, no brainer gift (and at Best Buy you can get free shipping).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Free games

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its not really worth paying $60 a year on this but i got it for $50 so its a little better. You get 2 free games per platform a month and they are usually lower budget Indy games but sometimes they give you some good well known games that have been out a while.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeps you in tuned with new products and media.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having X box live Gold benefits the gamer to be allowed to not only play online and make the most of a game purchase as well as purchase other items to enhance them. It enables the gamer to watch movies and get free games monthly. Get yours!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This 12 month Xbox live gold card is a great buy for anyone looking to get the most out of Xbox live. I've been Xbox live gold for over 5 years and these cards are great to give you a whole year and not have to worry about monthly payments!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a 12 month membership for xbox live gold

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a 12 month gold membership for xbox live card. And here's some more characters to meet the minimum. I mean, I guess I could review the membership itself, maybe. I think it's totally worth it for the various games that require it for online multiplayer, but it goes above and beyond the cost after just a couple months with the two full free games a month. You literally don't have to spend money on games any more and you'll get new ones every month. What's not to like? Sure, some months it's some arcade style game, but other months its full on triple A titles like Assassins Creed or Thief. Sure they're a year or two old, but free vs the $20-$30 you still pay in stores for these, and that's used games too, well, again, can't beat free. If you have an xbox 360 or xbox One, you'd be silly (to be nice) NOT to buy this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's Live...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's Xbox live. Two new games a month on the 360 and now they are compatible with the One, plus whatever free one game comes out (at least 1 a month)... and that adds up to well worth the pricetag for admission.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Your have to have it, more ways then 1

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its needed for most games these days so your really can't do without it. The bonuses and free games almost make up for the cost. Plus its for multiplayer for alot of games. I still like the old days when you buy a game get to play the whole game and not have to download unlocks for content all ready there. So you have to suck it up and buy it. would like to see a 3 or 5 year plan, maybe lifetime? XBOX Platinum member.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Online play

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Free games

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This membership also comes with free games! So not only do this membership allow you to play online, up to 6 people, but you also get at least 2 free games every month

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lets you play online for Xbox

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Free games every week or so is also a plus. $60 dollars for a year is not bad, but if you don't use online gaming much then it's most likely not worth it for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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