Xbox digital codes last indefinitely as long as they are redeemed before they expire. The expiration date is listed on the code itself and on the Xbox website.
Microsoft codes do not expire.
Yes, they do. Microsoft has not announced any plans to discontinue the Xbox Live Gold service, so your card should continue to work for the foreseeable future.
Xbox Gift Cards do not expire.
Yes, Xbox Live is currently free. However, this may change in the future.
The reason you can’t buy 12 months of gold is because it’s not a physical commodity. The price of gold is determined by the market, and it can go up or down depending on a variety of factors. Buying gold for a year would be a very risky investment, since you could lose money if the price goes down.
Yes, you can use Xbox Live Gold codes as long as they have not expired.
Microsoft gift cards do not expire, so they can be used at any time.
No, gifts do not expire on Xbox. They will remain in your inventory until you choose to redeem them.
Yes, game cards expire. They may have an expiration date printed on them, or they may simply expire after a certain amount of time.