Xbox LIVE GOLD + da kidz

[Atticus]

My boys each have an Xbox One and want to play Fortnite. If I get them set up with a GOLD account each can I set that up so it allows them to play online but restricts communication from people they don't know?

I just need some clear infor before I pull the trigger on a couple of GOLD subs ... and the Microsoft help pages are a bit hit & miss.

[CMcK]

You can customise all sorts of options around online communications on the Xbox. I look after my nephews account and restrict most things to his friends list only and have sharing blocked.

[Atticus]

Sounds like a good set-up to me ... cheers buddy

[Deuteros]

Have a look at this section of the Xbox support pages.

[Atticus]

Perfect. Thank you guys. They're all set up now and trying desperately to get competitive at Fortnite

[charlesr]

I have a gold account for me and then they both have silver accounts. I tell them what they can and can't do. If I catch them breaking the rules, no more fortnite etc. Only voice comms with people they know in RL etc.

[Atticus]

I have a gold account for me and then they both have silver accounts. I tell them what they can and can't do. If I catch them breaking the rules, no more fortnite etc. Only voice comms with people they know in RL etc.

Thanks Charles. I wasn't even aware gold+silver+silver and all playing online was possible (I'm so behind on all things Microsoft tbh). I'll see how 6 months of gold takes, fine tuning it along the way ... then it's good to know silver might be an option, particularly for our youngest (9) ... I'll be keeping a close eye on things.

[nonny]

Check out family game sharing as well. By setting the home console as each others it's possible for two people to play online with one copy of a game, digital of course.

This is down to MS allowing gold to be shared with everyone on a home console, and that owner to play remotely on another unit provided they are online.

It sounds confusing but it's surprisingly simple and easy to do. Just Google it for a better explanation.

[nonny]

I guess it doesn't matter too much when the game is free to play... But could save you a bit in future if they want to buy any games and play together.

[Atticus]

Nice one, cheers nonny

[nonny]

No problem. I just know a mate of mine with a teenager makes his kid pay half for any new game and then they do this family sharing and play co-op together... Win win and MS encourages it.

If you are going to buy digital also remember you're pretty free to buy from other cheaper regions as well. I buy all my games from Hong Kong using gift cards as it's about 40% cheaper than the Aussie store pricing.