Play your latest soccer game online on Xbox One, embark on an epic round of a latest RPG, or go for an intensive shootout in Call of Duty for Xbox One. The options are plentiful for those who want to play online on the Microsoft console. We explain how to do it and what are the advantages!
With the release of the new Xbox One X or with your classic model of Xbox One, you might want to play online on Xbox One ? To compete or join your friends in frenzied games? To compete against the best players on the planet! To not waste time, it's simple, follow our guide!
How do I play online on Xbox One?
To start, you will have to meet some specific conditions in order to be able to play online on your Xbox One:
- Own an Xbox One
- Have an internet connection
- Create an Xbox Live gamertag
- Be over 18 or have parental consent
- Have a payment method or a prepaid card
To play your Xbox One online, the first step is of course to connect it to the Internet. You can do this through a wired connection (ethernet cable) or the Wi-Fi network.
What are the benefits of playing online on Xbox One?
To play the Xbox One online, Microsoft uses the system called Xbox Live Gold which has the advantage of also being compatible with the Xbox 360 console. Its use provides many advantages to players who want to have a more intense entertainment experience. . With Xbox Live Gold you will be able to:
- Find other players online and play with your friends or strangers
- Download and try demos
- Get two Xbox One games and two Xbox 360 games with backward compatibility for free every month
- Enjoy 50 to 75% discount on new games and expansions
- Use voice chat to coordinate your games in co-oop or confrontation
How much does it cost to play Xbox One online?
Several prices are available to play Xbox One online depending on your commitment period. You can pay for the subscription on the Internet through the Microsoft site, from your Xbox One, or by purchasing a prepaid card from a video game store.
- 1 months: 6,99 €
- 3 months: 12,99 €
- 12 months: 59,99 €
Can we play the Xbox One online for free?
Despite numerous web pages guaranteeing that you can play Xbox One online without paying, there is no silver bullet. You can still fill out questionnaires to get codes but these will not work or very shortly.
In addition, some games offer trial periods for Xbox Live Gold for 2, 3 or 14 days. It starts as soon as you activate the prepaid card! In addition, you cannot combine these trial periods. You have to wait for one to finish to be able to start another.
On the other hand, Microsoft offers a non-paying mode but which is of course much more limited. However, classic Xbox Live allows you to watch TV, launch applications such as Netflix or Skype… For die-hard gamers, the only option available free online on Xbox One is to test the game demonstrations which will then be made public. Very limited therefore.
