Microsoft Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Card

by Microsoft

• 12 Month Xbox Live Gold Membership
• The best value for your Gold Membership
• Unlimited online multi-player gaming

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00EQNP8F4
• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 3, 2013
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6,774 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #1 in Video Games > Xbox One > Currency & Subscription Cards > Subscription Cards
  • #1 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Currency & Subscription Cards > Subscription Cards
  • #2 in Video Games > Digital Games > Xbox One

Product Description

Subscription Length: 12 Months | Format: Card

Take advantage of the very best value for all the goodness of gold Your Xbox Live Gold Membership lets you connect, play with friends around the world and access to world class entertainment; You will receive Gold exclusive discounts like the Deal of the Week; Plus, with your Gold Membership you get early access to some of the best new content

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1,134 of 1,237 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepaid Is Better December 19, 2006

By J. Gable

Access Method:Card| Subscription Term Name:3 Months|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

To start off, I'd like to say that X-Box Live is amazing and worth every penny. Online gaming is incredibly fun and quite a good way to pass time.

That aside, there are downsides to X-Box Live that can be avoided through prepaid cards. Number one, you always run the risk that unwarranted transactions will be made if your credit card information is stored on your X-Box 360 system. It may not happen all that often, but it's best to avoid it all together.

The biggest reason to buy prepaid Xbox Live card is the renewal process that happens when you don't use one. If you order X-Box Live through your system, it'll renew every time your subscription runs out. This wouldn't be a problem except that it's not that easy to cancel. Instead of canceling through your system, you have to go through the hassle of actually calling X-Box Live support. Even then, depending on the representative you get, you may be hassled to keep your subscription because they really don't want you to cancel it. I'm guessing that's part of their job to convince you to keep it, but it still is frustrating to the person that is trying to cancel it.

You'll have to go through this process every time you want to cancel if you don't use a prepaid card. Is that hassle really worth it? I don't think so. Therefore, avoid all of the problems by simply buying a prepaid card. You won't be sorry.

UPDATE: (3/6/2011): I updated this review about a year ago pointing out that you could disable the subscription on X-Box Live's website. As of this update, they've taken that feature away again. I'm guessing Microsoft must have seen a major increase on people who canceled their subscription, thus now forcing you to call their customer service hot-line again to cancel. Even if they add it back, just save yourself the hassle and get a prepaid card. You never have to worry about dealing with customer service that will try their hardest to get you to stay on as a recurring customer. Amazon also gives great deals throughout the year. You could save yourself $20 to $30 sometimes just by checking to see if Amazon has these prepaid cards on sale. What's not to love about that? Read more ›

610 of 664 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than buying one in a retail store. August 23, 2011

By Trent S.

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I decided to purchase one of these when my current subscription expired. It took a matter of minutes, and I was logged back on to my Live account. It was also about $10-12 cheaper than it would've been if I went to my local big box store (not to mention gas and time). Here are the steps that I took:

1. Purchased it on Amazon.com
2. Checked my e-mail to retrieve my Xbox Live Code immediately after purchase.
3. Logged onto my account on xbox.com, and put the Xbox Live Code in. (Or enter the code on the Xbox 360 dashboard.)
4. Turned on my 360 and viola! Instantaneous access.

I plan on purchasing this again when my current subscription is up. It's a total no brainer.

290 of 316 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid needed and I got it! January 7, 2014

By Darin D

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

My kid needed this to go on line and kill zombies. Who am I to stop my kid from saving the world.

27 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works in Canada! December 28, 2012

By Jessica Borowski

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

I was a little concerned about this, since it states USA only, but it was on sale, and I figured it was worth a try. THe code works even in Canada!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT January 28, 2014

By sherri barton

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

This is probably the best deal i have had in a very long time, for xbox live at least. This is or was a must get

33 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deal November 23, 2012

By Andrew Day

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:3 Months|Verified Purchase

Just received my code instantly. The only other place I've seen that does this is instaGC and you can get instant cards there too. Thanks Amazon!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Why do I Keep Paying? May 4, 2014

By Nefarious Oldman

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

I have a somewhat mixed review. I have liked Microsoft for years, but with each passing year I see Microsoft products as being less and less of a value. I haven't bought Xbox One yet and am not sure I will. With the changes combined with the fact that I have to pay for the xbox live after buying the overpriced consol and paying $60 for games, I am strongly considering switching over to Sony. I hate to do it because I've supported Microsoft for about 20 years. I wish Microsoft would focus more on customer satisfaction.

70 of 99 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Xbox live Gold March 24, 2013

By Decyde

Access Method:Online Game Code| Subscription Term Name:12 Months|Verified Purchase

Not much I can say about this but if you own an xbox and want live, you need this. I will say DO NOT purchase this item if is more than $40 as you can find it for $35 else where. I ended up purchasing this for $30 with a special deal at the time so I got a great deal.