Xbox gamers trying to log in to play multiplayer or purchase anything from the Microsoft Xbox Store ‘ll have a hard time doing so, as the service is down and suffering issues on October 29. This started an hour ago and has persisted with multiple reports flooding in from gamers.

If you're having trouble accessing Xbox Live right now, you're definitely not alone, but the official reason for the issue hasn't yet been clarified.

You can get Xbox Live by signing up for a Microsoft account through the Xbox website or your Xbox One console.

Lock in three months of Game Pass Ultimate before prices jump to $30 monthly.

Xbox is still trucking along, with a partner preview event scheduled for November. Microsoft will also have a presence at The Game Awards in December, and a new Developer_Direct in January.

If your Xbox won't connect to the Wi-Fi or internet, you can fix the issue with these 5 tips and get the console back online.

Microsoft revolutionized online multiplayer in the console space with Xbox Live in 2002. And ever since then, playing games online has come at a cost for Xbox owners. But that might not be the case going forward with the next-gen Xbox system, according to a new report.

Those details on the next-gen Xbox probably won't be a surprise to fans who have been closely watching statements from executives like Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond — or who have played with a ROG Xbox Ally,