What Is the Difference Between Xbox Live Gold and Silver?
Xbox Live Gold gives you online multiplayer gaming, free monthly games, and exclusive discounts. Silver (now called Free) just lets you access the basics like friend lists and messaging, but no multiplayer or freebies.
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Honestly, Gold is the way to go. Who needs Silver when Gold gives you so much more?
Had Gold for years鈥攖otally worth it for the free games alone. Silver's basically for people who don't play online.
Gold = online multiplayer, free games, and discounts. Silver (Free) = no multiplayer, no free games, basic online services. Simple!
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