Deal of the Week:
Change your Gamertag

Lots of Xbox LIVE members change their gamertag every month. Sometimes it's done to reflect a change in occupation or location. Sometimes it's done to match their new Xbox LIVE avatar. Other times, they're just tired of their old handle and ready for a change.


Whatever the reason, if you've been considering a gamertag change, now is the time to do it. The Deal of the Week, which offers special discounts each week for Gold members, is featuring the gamertag name change for only 560 Microsoft Points, a 30% savings.

How to change your Xbox LIVE gamertag:

  1. On your console, sign in using the Xbox LIVE gamertag that you want to change.
  2. Go to My Xbox, and select your gamertag.
  3. Select Change Gamertag.
  4. Note the Price of the change, and then select Enter New Gamertag or Get Suggestions to view possible gamertags.
  5. Once you enter or select a new gamertag, select Yes, use this gamertag.

When you confirm your new gamertag, the change spreads across Xbox LIVE. You don’t need to tell your friends that you changed your gamertag—their friends list automatically updates.