Xbox owners that do not get the time to play games anymore should cancel their Xbox Live subscription. When the need arises, Xbox owners can easily renew their Xbox Live subscription.

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Xbox owners that cancel their Xbox Live subscription can save money which can be spent elsewhere. To cancel Xbox Live, users can do so via an Xbox console or PC. For those that are new and have never canceled their Xbox Live subscription before, this guide will be right up their alley.

How To Cancel Xbox Live On Xbox Console

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To cancel Xbox Live on Xbox console, follow these steps:

  1. Power on the Xbox console.
  2. Under Settings, select Account > Subscriptions.
  3. Select the Xbox Live subscription.
  4. On the next page, select View and manage subscription.
  5. A Microsoft Edge webpage will pop up.
  6. Move the cursor over the Xbox Live subscription.
  7. Select Manage > Cancel.

How To Cancel Xbox Live on PC

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To cancel Xbox Live on PC, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Microsoft Services & Subscriptions page.
  2. Log in to the Microsoft account.
  3. Select Xbox Live > Manage.
  4. Users will be given a choice to Cancel or Upgrade.
  5. Confirm cancelation and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

How To Get a Refund on Xbox Live

Getting a refund on Xbox Live is a bit complicated and mostly depends on when the subscription was bought. Users could get a full refund if they bought the Xbox Live subscription within 30 days of the date of purchase. Getting a refund might not be difficult for someone with a monthly or quarterly plan, but it will be difficult for someone with a yearly subscription.

Upon requesting a cancelation and refund, the user will immediately lose access to the subscription and all it entails.

Xbox Live Subscription Can’t be Cancelled – Solutions

If the option to cancel the Xbox Live subscription is not available, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure the right account is logged in.
  2. Take care of any outstanding payments pending on the account.
  3. Contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

Xbox Live vs. Xbox Game Pass

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There is a lot of confusion regarding Xbox Live and how it differs from Xbox Game Pass. The two are different in the following ways:

Xbox Live

  • Xbox Live allows players to play multiplayer games online.
  • Xbox Live offers special discounts and free games every month.

Xbox Game Pass

  • Xbox Game Pass comes with Xbox Live.
  • Xbox Game Pass gives users access to dozens of games.
  • Xbox Game Pass gives users access to new titles on the day of their release.
  • Xbox Game Pass has three tiers, i.e., Console, PC, and Ultimate.
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives users access to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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