Does Xbox Live Have a Monthly Fee?

Yes, for Premium Features

Xbox Live offers two tiers:

Xbox Live Free (Basic)

• No monthly fee.
• Includes: Friends list, messaging, profile, achievements, apps (Netflix, YouTube), free-to-play multiplayer (Fortnite, Apex, etc.).
• Excludes: Paid multiplayer, Games with Gold, Deals with Gold.

Xbox Live Gold (Paid)

• Monthly fee (varies by region; ~$9.99/mo US).
• Includes: All Free features + paid online multiplayer, monthly free games (Games with Gold), exclusive discounts (Deals with Gold), party chat.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Best Value)

• Monthly fee (~$16.99/mo US).
• Includes: Gold + Game Pass console + Game Pass PC + EA Play + Cloud Gaming + Perks.
• Often has $1 trial for new/returning users.

Check xbox.com/live/gold for current pricing in your region.