What does tenure mean on Xbox Live?
One of the features we shipped with the latest Xbox 360 dashboard update today is what we call Tenure. This is a number that appears when you are looking at Gamercards on your Xbox 360 console. This number will show how many years someone has been an Xbox LIVE Gold Member.
Why did Xbox remove 12 months?
“At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online store,” a spokesperson said. Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Did they get rid of 1 year Xbox Live?
Microsoft has removed the option to purchase a 12-month subscription to its Xbox Live Gold service. While both one-month and three-month subscriptions remain purchasable, the full year sub has been scrubbed from Xbox stores across all territories.
How long has Xbox Live been around?
Xbox Live, the Xbox’s online gaming network, debuted in 2002 and allowed players to compete against one another over the Internet. More than two million players subscribed to Xbox Live, establishing it as one of the Xbox’s greatest successes.
How old is Xbox Live?
The Xbox network, formerly Xbox Live, is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft. It was first made available to the Xbox system on November 15, 2002.
Are Xbox getting rid of gold?
“Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing.
When do I get tenure on Xbox Live?
A. The Gold Tenure is being rolled out to all Xbox LIVE users over the next few days. By next week, everyone who has at least 1 full year in Xbox LIVE Gold status will see their tenure. Q. My tenure is exactly one year off. Why is that?
Can you change your gamertag on Xbox Live?
A. Changing your gamertag won’t change your tenure, just like it doesn’t change your gamerscore. Q. I’ve been a member of Xbox LIVE since it began! I should have 7 years because it’s 2009. A. The very first gamertag, e, was created on 8/13/2002. e, as he is known both online and in real life, will turn 7 on 8/13/2009.
When was the last time I upgraded to gold on Xbox Live?
The “Member Since” date that you see in the Account Management section on xbox.com and on your console is not the same as your tenure. That is the last time your profile was upgraded to gold (like the last time it auto-renewed or you applied a subscription code).