Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'

Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold has been a vestigial limb for some time, but now, Microsoft has finally brought it in line with its current subscription offering. You'll get more out of it too. Say hi to Xbox Game Pass Core.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-killing-xbox-live-gold-say-hi-to-xbox-game-pass-core

Created 2y | Jul 17, 2023, 2:50:09 PM


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