No, Microsoft no longer charges for Xbox Live on the XBone.
No, Microsoft no longer charges for Xbox Live on the XBone.
Yes, it's around $60 annually for both platforms, but you usually find better offers online. PS+ offers free games each month for PS3, PS4, and PSVita, plus they're solid titles as well.
Great PC setup you have there. It seems they do offer it, the issue is the price. "Xbox Live Gold is a subscription service that changes in cost. Currently, you can buy subscription cards for Xbox Live Gold around $25 for three months or $60 for a year." - Google
You can locate Xbox Live under $50 by searching effectively. The base price is better with PS+. Be sure you understand that if you buy a discounted title, it stays with you when your subscription ends. Some free games (limited exceptions) won’t work until you renew your subscription. It’s unclear what happens to those free titles after your subscription lapses, though someone might have more info. PS+ has truly improved Xbox Live experiences.
They often feature weaker or outdated titles. PS+ has provided a selection including Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed III, Hitman Absolution, Arkham City, Borderlands 2, and more across various platforms. On the PS3, Xbox games for gold don't match the quality of classics like Assassin's Creed II or Halo 3. The latest on Games on Gold seems to be Hitman Absolution.
If you own both an Xbox 360 and an Xbox One, you won't need to purchase Xbox Live separately for each console.
ShadowCaptain, some folks might feel upset after trading away their Xbox 360 systems to secure an Xbox One. They notice new free titles are launching for Xbox 360 on Xbox Live, but without a console to use them, it can be frustrating.