Important changes to Xbox Live Gold

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We just received the following email from Microsoft about the upcoming Xbox Live changes.

In a nutshell…

  • Games with Gold and Deals with Gold come to Xbox One.
  • Access popular Xbox One and Xbox 360 entertainment apps without an Xbox Live Gold membership.

It was about time, am I right? 🙂


At Xbox, we’re committed to continually improving the Xbox experience based on your feedback. Today we’re announcing two changes that you have asked for.

In June, we’re making Xbox Live Gold even better. Games with Gold will be coming to Xbox One, so a single Gold membership will get you free games on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Plus, we’re introducing Deals with Gold for Xbox One which gives members exclusive discounts on games and content in the Xbox Store. With the most advanced multiplayer, Games with Gold, and Deals with Gold, Xbox Live Gold is better than ever.

Also, coming in June, all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will get access to popular entertainment apps, like Netflix, YouTube, Machinima, and more on Xbox without needing an Xbox Live Gold membership*. This means that everyone can enjoy the amazing gaming, TV and entertainment experiences that Xbox has to offer, right out of the box.

See Xbox Wire for more details
Read the FAQ


What do you think? You can find additional official information here.

I am a happy-go-lucky type of guy from sunny California.

4 Comments

  1. only took em…..the 360 came out in 2006 right?

    • Actually, it was made available for retail on November 22, 2005. 😛

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