Has Xbox Live Gold lost its spark? Our 2022 review.
(Windows Phone Central)

With free-to-play games dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement and Games with Gold on the decline, the perceived value of Microsoft`s subscription is more subjective than ever. Xbox Live Gold is your gateway to multiplayer on console, with almost two decades the go-to Xbox subscription. With more games than ever built with multiplayer in mind, the online membership ensures you`re getting the best value from your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S libraries. But last year brought network-wide changes, shaking up the Xbox Live Gold offerings for the latest console generation. Microsoft lifted the paywall for free-to-play content, and in the process, axed the mandate for some of the most popular games on the market. The company also continues to offer regular free Games with Gold, but with quality on the decline, as Xbox Game Pass takes center stage. Here`s what`s happening with Xbox Live Gold for 2022 and whether the subscription is right for you. Xbox Live Gold review: Price and ava...