Gold membership allows you to play with friends online and access to apps.
Prepaid codes
If you’ve purchased and downloaded a game through Games for Windows – Marketplace, the game keys and the Games for Windows LIVE access token are stored in the client software. Learn how to find them for later use.
If you are having problems redeeming a prepaid code on Xbox Live, here are some possible solutions.
If you have an Xbox gift card, Xbox Live Gold card, Microsoft Points, or other prepaid code for Xbox Live or Xbox Music content, learn how to redeem them.
If you've purchased a prepaid code or Microsoft Points for Zune content, find out how to redeem them in the Zune software or by visiting Xbox.com.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Coinstar and how to use it to purchase Microsoft prepaid codes.
Find out how to redeem prepaid cards and promotional codes on your Windows Phone 8.
Learn about the different types of prepaid codes you can use to purchase Xbox-related content, including what you can purchase and how the codes/purchases show up on your Microsoft account.
