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Subject: Let's Be Honest, Xbox Live Gold Has Become a Huge Ripoff...

Country: United States.
State: Pennsylvania.
County: Warren.
I graduated from high school on June-11-2011. I'm 19 right now. I'm turning 20 in December. I like playing video games, and board games. I like reading Sci-Fi, and World War II novels, and what not.

"There is nothing better in the world than being better at a video game than someone else....oh wait"

Why do we continue to pay for Xbox Live Gold?
-I don't have a PS3.
-I don't have a gaming PC.
So Xbox Live is the only way I can play games online.

It's nothing new to me that Gold is nothing but greed. Let's take the Adds and some of the other apps it has. Those people pay MS for it to be up there on the dash. MS is gaining money from those people for advertising their stuff. And what do we get out of it? No price cuts just a $10 increase in price. For the amount of time Live has been around. And the amount of money they made/make off of it. There is no reason why it's not free.




[Edited on 11.26.2012 2:14 PM PST]

  • 11.26.2012 2:14 PM PDT

If only the xbox could provide its own internet service like a modem.

Xbox 720 maybe? Then the $60 a year is a bargain.

Get to it Microsoft!

  • 11.26.2012 2:15 PM PDT

UK,

Wait a minute...
Wasnt the PS3 network hacked recently?

  • 11.26.2012 2:15 PM PDT

In memory of those fallen in the defense of Earth and her colonies.

March 3, 2553

I think the service is worth it, the games bave gotten worse but I dont mind play 80 dollars a year to have some fun with friends, and to chill playing some games.

  • 11.26.2012 2:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: COLONELSANDERSW
And why don't you ignore the advertisements if you don't like them? Seriously people.
It's the principle of the matter. If Live were free, I wouldn't mind as much. But the fact that I'm paying a subscription fee and I'm still being bombarded with ads is ridiculous.

  • 11.26.2012 2:17 PM PDT

Country: United States.
State: Pennsylvania.
County: Warren.
I graduated from high school on June-11-2011. I'm 19 right now. I'm turning 20 in December. I like playing video games, and board games. I like reading Sci-Fi, and World War II novels, and what not.

"There is nothing better in the world than being better at a video game than someone else....oh wait"

Posted by: skeeble
Wait a minute...
Wasn't the PS3 network hacked recently?

And your point is? Xbox Live and many other things can be hacked to.

  • 11.26.2012 2:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: BerzerkCommando
Posted by: skeeble
Wait a minute...
Wasn't the PS3 network hacked recently?

And your point is? Xbox Live and many other things can be hacked to.
inb4PSNwashackedbecauseit'sfree

  • 11.26.2012 2:18 PM PDT

It only takes a simple question to change everything.

I enjoy talking to my friends on XBL. The occasional game is enjoyable as well, but I'm going to be slowly migrating to PC in the following months.

While I'm not entirely fine with the way they do adds, I don't consider the adds to be a big deal. They are pretty non-intrusive, and I rarely pay attention to them.

[Edited on 11.26.2012 2:22 PM PST]

  • 11.26.2012 2:18 PM PDT

Religion breeds hate


Posted by: cameo_cream
I think the service is worth it, the games have gotten worse but I don't mind play 80 dollars a year to have some fun with friends, and to chill playing some games.
Exactly, it's worth it and until anyone else creates a feature as good as it for no charge, they will still charge for Live
.

  • 11.26.2012 2:19 PM PDT

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Nietzsche

Xbox Live costs less than $5 per month. Sure, you can make the argument for free, but you and I both know PSN is a slow and unreliable piece of -blam!-.

  • 11.26.2012 2:21 PM PDT

Major props to my hommie Sheeef. He made Recon possible for me. Long time recovering emails and passwords. And it was his. lol.

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Posted by: COLONELSANDERSW
And why don't you ignore the advertisements if you don't like them? Seriously people.
It's the principle of the matter. If Live were free, I wouldn't mind as much. But the fact that I'm paying a subscription fee and I'm still being bombarded with ads is ridiculous.
How and where are you being "bombarded?"
The only one or few that i see are at the bottom right corner of the main dashboard hud. Then MAYBE on the other tabs where it might have 1 or 2. OMG!! SO MANY! Don't click on them. Damn people.

  • 11.26.2012 2:23 PM PDT

I just get 12 months of Gold every Black Friday for $30-$40. Works for me. Xbox LIVE is the best service of it's kind anyways (though there's still LOADS of room for improvement) so it doesn't annoy me.

  • 11.26.2012 2:23 PM PDT

Posted by: Disambiguation
Xbox Live costs less than $5 per month. Sure, you can make the argument for free, but you and I both know PSN is a slow and unreliable piece of -blam!-.
It's worth it in the U.S. But here it's $10 per month and we don't get half the services. I love Xbox Live and have been apart of it for 8 years. But I still think it can be a rip off at times. Specially now that DLC is in every game, along with a season pass.

  • 11.26.2012 2:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: AK 47625714

Posted by: COLONELSANDERSW
And why don't you ignore the advertisements if you don't like them? Seriously people.
It's the principle of the matter. If Live were free, I wouldn't mind as much. But the fact that I'm paying a subscription fee and I'm still being bombarded with ads is ridiculous.
How and where are you being "bombarded?"
The only one or few that i see are at the bottom right corner of the main dashboard hud. Then MAYBE on the other tabs where it might have 1 or 2. OMG!! SO MANY! Don't click on them. Damn people.
1 ad when I'm paying a subscription fee is too many.

There's also those ads before you watch a video like on Waypoint or something.

  • 11.26.2012 2:26 PM PDT

We have PSN and the recently launched Nintendo Network. These services let you play games online, use Netflix, watch videos on YouTube, and connect with people on your friends list.

Too bad they all suck.. I always give a honest attempt to play my PS3 and im always left thinking that they are trying to not get me to play it. From the 45 minute updates that don't do anything to the garbage master account system that caused me to lose my account and all its purchases because I couldn't accept the terms of service. Xbox Live is basically a gaming monopoly.. everything else sucks to the point that its non existant so we have no choice but to pay cause no one knows how to do it right.

  • 11.26.2012 2:28 PM PDT

Join the Halo Haven group!

I happily pay for live, it's more than worth it in my eyes, for a good service, a good community, and, of course, Halo.

  • 11.26.2012 2:28 PM PDT

Major props to my hommie Sheeef. He made Recon possible for me. Long time recovering emails and passwords. And it was his. lol.

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Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: AK 47625714

Posted by: COLONELSANDERSW
And why don't you ignore the advertisements if you don't like them? Seriously people.
It's the principle of the matter. If Live were free, I wouldn't mind as much. But the fact that I'm paying a subscription fee and I'm still being bombarded with ads is ridiculous.
How and where are you being "bombarded?"
The only one or few that i see are at the bottom right corner of the main dashboard hud. Then MAYBE on the other tabs where it might have 1 or 2. OMG!! SO MANY! Don't click on them. Damn people.
1 ad when I'm paying a subscription fee is too many.

There's also those ads before you watch a video like on Waypoint or something.
1 = nothing. Your point falls null.

WayPoint vids = another fail on your part. The only "WayPoint" vids are... the Spartan Ops but that's already on Halo 4.
So again, you complain too much. Or in your case, 1 too much.

  • 11.26.2012 2:30 PM PDT

"You are the last of your kind: bred for combat, built for war. You're the master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle, and fear no enemy"

Advertisements aren't a big selling point, however, they aren't a big eyesore, and can easily be avoided. 40 dollars a year(if purchased during a selling period.), is a great deal for the security, and exclusives included. I'm being provided a service superior to any other, and I have no problem with that.

  • 11.26.2012 2:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
1 = nothing. Your point falls null.
1 is something. You are stupid.

WayPoint vids = another fail on your part. The only "WayPoint" vids are... the Spartan Ops but that's already on Halo 4.
So again, you complain too much. Or in your case, 1 too much.
Yep, still stupid. We're done here.

[Edited on 11.26.2012 2:31 PM PST]

  • 11.26.2012 2:31 PM PDT

Currently studying Computer Science & Software engineering. Hope to work on mobile devices of the future! When a certain game's credits roll, look out for my name! ;)

You will -blam!- bricks when you see what game it is! =)

But the service is undeniably better than some of the other free services (except steam).

  • 11.26.2012 2:32 PM PDT

You are now reading my signature, the following proceeds as the amazing group i am in and the best person in Bungie.net who i am not stalking at al... >.>

The Reach Asset

Xhavalor is amazing <3

It has become normal to me. Nothings changed on my eyes. I don't want to buy another console. Plus Live has actually gone down in price in the UK as far as I am aware.

  • 11.26.2012 2:35 PM PDT

Recon Number 54 -
If they are still looking, then while holding the snarl, I let drool start to drip from my mouth, I stand, curl my fingers into claws and with a hunched over crouch, I then make slow and deliberate steps towards them. When I get close enough, I let them hear my agonized and gasping growls and then, if they continue to stare, when I get within arm's reach? I kiss them on the nose, and run away giggling.


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Posted by: culexus
I remember someone pointing out that buying xbox live means you are donating to charity.

My £30 --> Microsoft ---> Bill Gates ----> Bill Gates' Charity

Bill Gates' Charity ----> Worthwhile causes.
Gates isn't the CEO of Microsoft anymore.


I'm sure he still holds stock in it though.

  • 11.26.2012 2:43 PM PDT

Pure Insanity
The point of war is not to die for one's clan, but it's to make the other bastard die for his
Right before you die, there is always a chance to save yourself, sieze that chance and live to fight another day
The best way to kill someone is to fight them with the same weapons they use and make them know you are better than them, not because of superior weaponry, but because of superior skill.
Hidden in the shadows, Clothed in camo, Armed to the teeth. Hunting.

Nice parody thread.

  • 11.26.2012 2:43 PM PDT

NON FACET NOBIS CALCITRARE VESTRUM PERNĒ¢UM

What if I like my abusive mistress? It can be quite fun, you know.

  • 11.26.2012 2:45 PM PDT

Because it is a goddamn service. I don't -blam!- that we have taxes, or how netflix costs $8 dollars a month. XBL isn't even that expensive if you have a minimum wage job.

  • 11.26.2012 2:47 PM PDT