As a long-time Xbox gamer, I know first-hand how easy it is to forget about an unused Xbox Live Gold subscription. You sign up to play online multiplayer, receive those monthly free games, but eventually realize you haven‘t loaded up the console in months. Sound familiar?
Before you know it, Microsoft has happily kept renewing that membership at $9.99 per month, racking up fees for a service left idle.
So I‘m here to guide you, valued reader, through cancelling Xbox Live Gold in 7 quick steps. I‘ll provide some money-savingsubscription management advice from my 10+ years gaming on Xbox. This includes:
- Walkthrough on terminating automatic renewal of your Xbox Live Gold membership
- Screenshots depicting exactly how to cancel through the Xbox account portal
- Comparison of free Xbox Live vs. paid Xbox Live Gold features
- Details on upgrading to Xbox Game Pass for more content at better value
- Answers to frequently asked questions on cancellation policies and rules
Let‘s get started!
Should You Cancel Xbox Live Gold?
First, let‘s briefly recap what the Xbox Live Gold subscription offers:
- Online multiplayer gaming
- Monthly Games with Gold
- Exclusive member discounts
If you still play online games frequently or redeem those monthly freebies, Xbox Live Gold likely makes sense to keep.
But if you aren‘t using these features enough to justify the $59.99 yearly fee, cancellation could save you money long term.
Many gamers sign up initially lured by the perks then barely use the subscription. According to Microsoft‘s 2022 annual report, nearly half of Xbox Live Gold members are no longer actively playing online games or engaging enough to warrant the luxury subscription.
So first take an honest assessment of your Xbox gaming habits before following the steps below.
Step 1: Navigate to the Xbox Website
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