How to get games in xbox live. Should you subscribe to Xbox Live Gold? Xbox Live Gold and subscription

Back last year, Microsoft announced a new Xbox Game Pass service for users Xbox one and devices running Windows 10. It started working in the spring of 2017, but to this day it remains a little incomprehensible to a Russian user.

And in vain. Xbox Game Pass is a great option for renting hundreds of games for a nominal monthly fee that is charged once a month. But first things first.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

It will hardly come as a surprise to you that in order to play on Xbox One, you must first purchase the game. The price for one release can vary from a couple of hundred to four thousand rubles.

So Microsoft realized that it would be much more profitable for a user to subscribe to a whole arsenal of games for a fixed monthly fee.

Basically, Xbox Game Pass is a streaming service for games. Instead of buying tracks on iTunes, many chose Apple Music, and for one and a half hundred a month they get access to millions of songs.

It's the same with Xbox Game Pass. You pay once a month and get access to a large library of games right now.

How much does a subscription cost?

The cost of a subscription to Xbox Game Pass is several times lower than the cost of a good shooter from a renowned developer.

For access to over a hundred Microsoft games asks for everything 599 rubles per month.

What's more, Xbox Game Pass users can expect a permanent 20% discount on non-subscription Xbox One games and add-ons. The only "but": Microsoft offers a discount only a month after the release of new games.

But anyone can try the service right now. First 14 days free.

And what games are on Xbox Game Pass?

Microsoft Store censors estimate that there are over 1,300 games currently available for Xbox One. Of these, about 200 are exclusive to the console, and another 400 have already been recognized as classics of the platform.

Of course, none of these games are available with Xbox Game Pass. After all, this is not a premium service with access to all new items on release day. New items arrive here with a slight delay.

For example, from the expected releases: the shooter Crackdown 3 will be available to subscribers immediately after the release. And play State of Decay 2, released a few days ago, right now. And even the unusual Sea of ​​Thieves is available for free with a subscription.

In addition, such large publishers have already signed an agreement with Microsoft, such as:

2K, 505 Games, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom, Deep Silver, Focus Home Interactive, SEGA, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft Studios

In short, there will always be something to play.

The catalog of games available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers is updated monthly. Check out the full catalog on the Xbox official website.

And do not forget to add support for Windows 10 to this variety with all the subsequent releases for the platform.

What about Xbox Live Gold then?

Yes, Microsoft has one more platform - Xbox live Gold. This is a kind of premium Xbox Live account with advanced features for gamers.

The main thing about Xbox Live Gold is that you can play with friends. That is, a full-fledged multiplayer mode is provided.

Plus, Xbox Live Gold subscribers have regular discounts on games and the ability to buy releases with impressive discounts of up to 70%.

But with an Xbox Live Gold subscription, free games are available to you only occasionally and strictly for a specific time, and on Xbox Game Pass on a regular basis. And the assortment of the Xbox Game Pass subscriber is much wider.

If you wish, you can get a full luxury by subscribing to both services.

Definitely worth a try

Peace console games- an expensive piece. At least for a beginner who has purchased an Xbox One, it is very difficult at first to get used to the fact that you have to pay for everything. Also, 4000 rubles per game.

With an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you experience the harsh reality of life a little softer. For a symbolic amount of 599 rubles a month you can get access to hundreds of interesting games.

Agree, this is much more profitable than buying each game separately. In addition, it is unlikely that you will go through the same shooter for months or endlessly cut into a dynamic RPG. Variety is priceless.

Deposit money to the user's balance in Microsoft Store or you can subscribe to the Xbox Live service in different ways, but the most convenient of them is payment cards.

After payment, Xbox activation codes are delivered to the email address (e-mail) specified during ordering.

Xbox Live Gift Cards

Using the code, the user can replenish their own balance in the Microsoft Store quickly and easily. The funds received can be used to purchase games, add-ons, new content and other goods presented in this service.

Xbox Live cards are issued in different currencies (Xbox Live in dollars and Xbox Live in rubles) and different denominations (from 250 rubles to 2500 rubles, from $ 3 to $ 100).

Xbox subscription cards

Gold is not required for single-player games. But it opens up access to unique promotions and discounts, as well as to online battles with other players. Moreover, the Xbox Live service has a good selection of free games that you can try without restrictions only if you have an Xbox Live Gold membership.

For Xbox One and PC, lets you play over 100 high quality games for a small fee per month. One of the benefits of an Xbox Game Pass is the ability to play new items a few days before the official release. Game Pass games are constantly being added, so you will always have something to play.

For Xbox One, you get unlimited access to Electronic Arts' vast library of games such as Battlefield, FIFA, Dragon age and others. Also, the EA Access Pass gives you access to new EA games a few days before release and gives you a 10% discount on all digital content purchases ( full games, add-ons and other content).

The IgroMagaz company offers subscription cards for a period from 48 hours (2 days) to 1 year (365 days).

Benefits of using Xbox cards

• You can use payment cards not only on Xbox Live, but also in the Windows Store.
• Maps provide access to free games, unique discounts and online play.
• The use of cards guarantees the safety and security of the user's funds, because besides the code, no other information is entered, and the code becomes useless immediately after activation.
• You no longer need to wait for the bank to process the payment, the card replenishes the balance within a couple of minutes.
• Immediately after the purchase in our store, the card code is sent to the buyer's email address and duplicated in his personal account.
• Xbox Live payment cards can be a great gift for any gaming fan. In many cases, using them as such is much more convenient than purchasing the game itself on Xbox directly.
• Very often in our store there are sales, in which cards for Xbox Live can be purchased at a price lower than the face value indicated on them.

Activating Xbox cards

Activation of all types of cards is carried out in the same way:

1. Log into your Xbox Live account.
2. In the menu that opens, find the "Store" item and go to it.
3. Click the "Redeem Code" button.
4. Enter the code from the card in the window that opens and confirm the activation.

Just four simple steps, and the amount from the card is already on your balance. And in the case of a subscription card, the user's status will be changed (or more time will be added to it if the subscription has already been subscribed).

Thanks to the use of Xbox Live cards, this service is easy to use!

The store of games, movies and music combined with an online platform of multiplayer modes is destined to be popular.

At the same time, Xbox Live additionally includes online cinemas and live viewing of broadcasts, for example, WWE Network. Microsoft has been developing this service since 2002 and today its Xbox has become the main competitor to the PlayStation.

Features of Xbox Live

The main features are reliability and high speed of work. Users note very rare disconnects and the convenience of online gaming.

For Russian users, it may turn out to be a pleasant fact that even in the Xbox One the rich film library "ivi" is fully functioning.

The price of this console is relatively low and amounts to about half a thousand dollars (Western manufacturers like to set a price tag for one currency less than a round sum), but most of the user's costs are expected when paying for subscriptions and purchasing games.

The features also include the presence of social functionality. On Xbox Live, each user has their own profile.

Internal chats are available, both text and voice. This feature allows players to create clubs such as Motorsport, Minecraft and share their game progress.

But this service from Microsoft is not only available on Xbox consoles. It is now available on Windows as well. Therefore, computer owners can also successfully enjoy all its advantages. Vista users should remember the built-in operating system « Games for Windows Live ".

Unfortunately, the developers closed the project in 2013. But now PCs running Windows 10 have the Xbox app.

The utility allows you not only to use Live chat rooms, but also to stream a picture from a set-top box to a computer. However, you can use a gamepad that is not supported by box.

Soon this functionality should appear on mobile devices running on the Microsoft platform.

The Marketplace also offers a rich list of free apk games, video clips and various topics.

If the free content is not enough, then after calculating Microsoft Points, you can buy a Gold subscription, and then the user will begin to receive monthly messages with lucrative purchase offers top games and service options.

Note: 500 Microsoft Points are only $ 6.25, so subscriptions are purchased with real money.

How do I connect a console?

To use Xbox Live services, your Xbox 360 must be connected to the Internet.

Microsoft services are connected within a few minutes, then games, movies and other popular options will be available.

Connecting your console to the Internet

In order to connect to the service, you will need:

1. Xbox 360;
2. Connection to a global network providing a data transfer rate of at least 256 kbit / s;
3. Ethernet cable (if there is no access to a wireless Wi-Fi network).

Use a cable to connect the router to the set-top box (the Xbox 360 console is equipped with an Ethernet port) and then follow these steps:

Thanks to the presence of a wireless module in the console, you can use a Wi-Fi connection. To connect, you will need to perform the following actions:

1. Click the "Guide" key, that is, the button with the "X" symbol in the central part of the gamepad;
2. Enter "Settings";
3. Go to the "System" section;
4. Open the subsection "Network Settings";
5. Indicate "Wireless network".

Sometimes an error occurs and Wi-Fi may not be displayed, in which case you should click "Advanced options".

After that, click "Specify an unlisted network" and manually enter the Wi-Fi name and parameters for connection.

Note: Immediately after the performed actions and connection to the Internet, the set-top box will connect to the Microsoft service. It is recommended to install updates software device. This will ensure the stability and quality of the set-top box.

Sign up for Xbox Live

Follow these steps:

Note: The process of creating a Microsoft account is free. It is recommended to come up with a complex security code, which consists of eight or more numbers and symbols.

• When registering an account, a mandatory requirement is to enter the user's date of birth. Further, it will serve as a criterion for the service to determine the admission of a person to resources with adult content;
• If the formation of the original password causes difficulties for the user, then you can use the generator of random codes on the Internet;
• Ready.

Access to the services is possible with a "silver" subscription (it is free) and a "gold" subscription (price: 59.99 dollars / year). But even by subscription, without payment, you will be able to create your own "gamertag" - a personal player profile, as well as use the "Marketplace" and "Arcade" stores.

Silver subscribers can use chats and play MMO games.

Note: MMO Games go for a separate payment.

In the Russian Federation, it became possible to register through the "Russian Xbox Live".

Unfortunately, while the service is replete with flaws, for example, during registration, the tag is assigned to the user automatically, of course, it cannot satisfy some users, since it consists of a chaotic series of symbols and numbers. It is hoped that the next update will fix all the problems.

Tag correction

Until one month has passed after registration, you can correct the tag for free. To this end, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Enter the "Profile" section;
2. Then click "Edit Profile";
3. Click on "Player Tag";
4. Click on "Enter a new gamertag";
5. Print original nickname;
6. Wait until the service completes the analysis of a new nickname according to the criterion of originality;
7. Click "Confirm";
8. Ready.

Xbox Live Gold and subscription

Gold subscribers have all of the options available for Xbox Live Silver, as well as the ability to play online.

To obtain Gold status, you must regularly pay for a subscription worth $ 49.99 for residents of the United States, and for the European population, the price is slightly higher and is about $ 60 (without one cent, of course).

Gold membership is access to multiplayer and live communication with like-minded people around the world. Payment is made through bank card or by purchasing special cards (you just need to enter information from the card and Gold status will be provided immediately).