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Posted by TweeK on Jul-04-2007 22:01:

Thumbs down [Xbox Live] Microsoft you bastard

So my Xbox Live Subscription expired like a month ago. Now Microsoft has kicked me in the ballz and is making me go for seconds. Which means another $50 out of my pocket for something that could be free. Grr.

I will admit, xbox live has one of the best service, good technical support among other things. Im not so sure hows Sony's online service is, but this is were i want to be [Free of Charge].

Then again Free is not always better. I guess im going to stick with my silver subcription for awhile. =\


Xbox Live? Thoughts, comments.


Posted by Saint John on Jul-04-2007 23:08:

had it with halo 2 and what not, was fun, left it after a while because if your friends aren't online its kinda gay.


Posted by verndogs on Jul-04-2007 23:26:

50 a year isn't a bad deal at all


Posted by TweeK on Jul-05-2007 03:08:

quote:
Originally posted by verndogs
50 a year isn't a bad deal at all


my xbox 360 life expectancy is at least 4 years. Does that mean i have to pay 50 dollars a year. Times X 4?

Thats $200


Posted by verndogs on Jul-05-2007 06:29:

quote:
Originally posted by TweeK
my xbox 360 life expectancy is at least 4 years. Does that mean i have to pay 50 dollars a year. Times X 4?

Thats $200


think of it as if you're only paying $4.17 every month


chump change really


Posted by Mmanu on Jul-05-2007 11:04:

>>>>>xbox live expired link<<<<<


Posted by TweeK on Jul-05-2007 15:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Mmanu
>>>>>xbox live expired link<<<<<


Bwhahaa.


Hitlers gone mad.


Posted by DarkAngel on Jul-05-2007 23:56:

quote:
Originally posted by TweeK
I will admit, xbox live has one of the best service, good technical support among other things. Im not so sure hows Sony's online service is, but this is were i want to be [Free of Charge].



Up until now the PlayStation Network has been completely free to me. I only have one game, Blazing Angels, and you can play multiplayer on it and there is no charge. I'm still new to my PS3 so there COULD be games that charge (I obviously don't mean MMORPGs, those are almost pay-per-play all the time) but so far, no.

I can also access the PlayStation Store and download free demos. If I had a credit/debit card I can also buy and download PSP/PS3/PS1 classic games as well, similar to the 360 and Wii download services if I'm not mistaken.


I am not familiar with how XBox Live subscriptions work so...


Posted by exstasie on Jul-06-2007 12:17:

quote:
Originally posted by DarkAngel
Up until now the PlayStation Network has been completely free to me. I only have one game, Blazing Angels, and you can play multiplayer on it and there is no charge. I'm still new to my PS3 so there COULD be games that charge (I obviously don't mean MMORPGs, those are almost pay-per-play all the time) but so far, no.

I can also access the PlayStation Store and download free demos. If I had a credit/debit card I can also buy and download PSP/PS3/PS1 classic games as well, similar to the 360 and Wii download services if I'm not mistaken.


I am not familiar with how XBox Live subscriptions work so...



The main difference is w/ Xbox Live (XBL), you get everything free like the PS3, EXCEPT you have to pay to play games online.

There are two levels of XBL, Silver and Gold.

Silver is Free and lets you Log into the online store to download stuff, and buy stuff, etc.

Gold is $50/year lets Play games online, log into online store to download stuff, and buy stuff. You also get to download demos early then Silver level.

I honestly had XBL Gold for my first year (mine expired in June) but haven't renewed it yet cause I don't really play online. I have but have found it a waste of time. Usually its like a 12 year old kid who has no life, and ends up quitting half way through a game.

Most of my friends don't have a 360, let alone any video games haha. So far i've got 1 friend on the 360, and no friends on the PS3 haha


Also, keep your eye out cause you can get a Gold membership for less when stores go on sale. I know Best Buy has sales all the time where all 360 accessories are 10%-20% and that includes subscriptions, and even XBL points! So you can actually get them cheaper!


Posted by TweeK on Jul-06-2007 18:01:

quote:
Originally posted by exstasie


Also, keep your eye out cause you can get a Gold membership for less when stores go on sale. I know Best Buy has sales all the time where all 360 accessories are 10%-20% and that includes subscriptions, and even XBL points! So you can actually get them cheaper!



This i will do.

Im not really interested on online play in till Halo 3 is released.


Posted by DarkAngel on Jul-06-2007 22:39:

quote:
Originally posted by exstasie
The main difference is w/ Xbox Live (XBL), you get everything free like the PS3, EXCEPT you have to pay to play games online.

There are two levels of XBL, Silver and Gold.

Silver is Free and lets you Log into the online store to download stuff, and buy stuff, etc.

Gold is $50/year lets Play games online, log into online store to download stuff, and buy stuff. You also get to download demos early then Silver level.

I honestly had XBL Gold for my first year (mine expired in June) but haven't renewed it yet cause I don't really play online. I have but have found it a waste of time. Usually its like a 12 year old kid who has no life, and ends up quitting half way through a game.

Most of my friends don't have a 360, let alone any video games haha. So far i've got 1 friend on the 360, and no friends on the PS3 haha


Also, keep your eye out cause you can get a Gold membership for less when stores go on sale. I know Best Buy has sales all the time where all 360 accessories are 10%-20% and that includes subscriptions, and even XBL points! So you can actually get them cheaper!



Free PS3 online ftw.

Add me on PS3 network. DA187 But first send me a mail on PS network to let me know it's you. I have like 2 friends I don't even know who they are.

I DO have Intermilan on my list though.


Posted by exstasie on Jul-07-2007 15:45:

quote:
Originally posted by DarkAngel
Free PS3 online ftw.

Add me on PS3 network. DA187 But first send me a mail on PS network to let me know it's you. I have like 2 friends I don't even know who they are.

I DO have Intermilan on my list though.


sounds good. my Gamertag is exstasie (PS3 & 360) so hopefully you won't get too confused haha


Posted by TheDemon on Jul-07-2007 16:29:

quote:
Originally posted by TweeK
my xbox 360 life expectancy is at least 4 years. Does that mean i have to pay 50 dollars a year. Times X 4?

Thats $200


I know what you mean, i haven't played Xbox live in a while. but its up to you man, if you're not using it, why pay for it?



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