Provin Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I received an email today when i checked my email and it is to inform xbox live users that the price of a membership is going to increase. This is gonna suck because with the chance that black ops will also charge a fee and that psn is also free this makes me sway to changing systems to the ps3 or just selling my 360 and only playing pc games. Discuss... Dear iReLaPzZ x732x:Thank you for being a valued member of Xbox LIVE Gold. We hope you are enjoying the many exciting and exclusive features that are included in your membership. We wanted to let you know about an upcoming price increase for your Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and how you can lock in your current price to continue enjoying everything you've come to love about Xbox LIVE, plus all the upcoming additions including ESPN and Hulu Plus. Over the past seven years, Xbox LIVE has evolved from an online gaming platform to an all-in-one gaming and entertainment service. As an Xbox LIVE Gold member, you can not only play blockbuster games, such as Halo: Reach with your friends online, you can also stream movies from Netflix* and music from Last.fm right to your TV. You can even connect with friends near and far on Facebook® and Twitterâ„¢. Plus, you also enjoy exclusive discounts and early access to game demos. And we aren't even close to being done. This holiday, Xbox LIVE is adding new Gold features, including ESPN and Video Kinect, with Hulu Plus coming on Xbox LIVE in 2011. • With ESPN on Xbox LIVE, you can stream and watch over 3,500 live and on-demand sporting events plus highlights.* • Video Kinect allows you to chat with family and friends on the big screen, right from the comfort of your living roomâ€â€no headset or controller required.* • With Hulu Plus on Xbox LIVE you will be able to enjoy a customized Hulu Plus experience that will include Kinect navigation and Xbox LIVE Parties* Besides launching the new features and titles, we will also be increasing the price of Gold membership on November 1, 2010. The new prices are as follows: Old Price New Price 1-Month Gold Subscription $7.99 $9.99 3-Month Gold Subscription $19.99 $24.99 12-Month Gold Subscription $49.99 $59.99 At only $5 per month, our 12-month offer continues to be your best value. And, because you are a loyal member, we want to give you the opportunity to lock in your current price with an additional discount. Click here or log on to Xbox LIVE from your console to review and take advantage of these limited time offers. We hope that you will continue to enjoy all the great gaming, entertainment, and social experiences that Xbox LIVE has to bring todayâ€â€and in the future. Sincerely, The Xbox LIVE Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ckkkkk Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Discuss PC>console End of Discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudabaga Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Pokemon > Consoles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 pokemon> everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-O-P-rime Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Pokemon = Pokemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provin Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 idk i know alot of pc gamers who own a xbox 360 or a ps3, and pokemon = life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxygen Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 10 extra dollars and you're going to sell your XBox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttaM Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If they were going to charge for Black Ops I don't think they'd announce it this close to release. Then again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wings Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yay for money raping us microsoft. I hate how they have to increase their already huge cash pool from xbl even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Black Ops is going to kill the COD series anyway. If they charge like EA is doing, sell your copy ASAP. The PSN is going to get Steamworks so nothing is stopping them from charging any day now, and I agree that a PC is the best way to go. But they are so expensive that if you sell your xbox over an extra $10 for you, then you probably voted for Chainsaw Massacre on L4D2, and we dont need you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Black Ops is going to kill the COD series anyway. If they charge like EA is doing, sell your copy ASAP. The PSN is going to get Steamworks so nothing is stopping them from charging any day now, and I agree that a PC is the best way to go. But they are so expensive that if you sell your xbox over an extra $10 for you, then you probably voted for Chainsaw Massacre on L4D2, and we dont need you anyway. ....this. On the subejct of the price going up, I haven't recieved any emails aboot it. I got my XBL Gold membership a couple months ago, and I have not recieved any email like this. As far as them charging for Black Ops (which I do not think I will be purchasing anyways), I call shenanigans. The internet is full of trolls and people who will beileve anything they see on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wings Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Black Ops is going to kill the COD series anyway. If they charge like EA is doing, sell your copy ASAP. The PSN is going to get Steamworks so nothing is stopping them from charging any day now, and I agree that a PC is the best way to go. But they are so expensive that if you sell your xbox over an extra $10 for you, then you probably voted for Chainsaw Massacre on L4D2, and we dont need you anyway. I think people aren't paying attention to the fact that Treyarch is making this one not the fuck over the pc Infinity Ward (whose no even going to exist after firing the two creators of mw2). Call of Duty World at War is a great game and still has plenty of populated dedicated servers. They have shown they can make a good game so I think they can pull this one off quite well. As for the 360 charge more for Black ops well your just fucking retarded if you buy it for the 360 anyway because by the time you start playing it XBL will cost the same amount as your paying your internet provider. PSN i doubt will increase the price simply because that would destroy the ps3. The 360 can take losing a couple 100,000 members to the price increase because they will still have the dedicated 8 year olds who pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmaBustYour_TheTerminator Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 WTF BULLSHIT NO! NO! NO! FUCK MICROSOFT NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think people aren't paying attention to the fact that Treyarch is making this one not the fuck over the pc Infinity Ward (whose no even going to exist after firing the two creators of mw2). Call of Duty World at War is a great game and still has plenty of populated dedicated servers. They have shown they can make a good game so I think they can pull this one off quite well. As for the 360 charge more for Black ops well your just fucking retarded if you buy it for the 360 anyway because by the time you start playing it XBL will cost the same amount as your paying your internet provider. PSN i doubt will increase the price simply because that would destroy the ps3. The 360 can take losing a couple 100,000 members to the price increase because they will still have the dedicated 8 year olds who pay for it. Sony is not always the most brilliant when it comes to pricing. See: Playstation 3 starting price, and Sony's refusal to change it at first. I wouldnt be shocked to announce they start a monthly fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKervey Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Meh, I doubt I'll completely quit playing my 360 just because of 10$. I'll just work a little longer to get that extra money. Plus it's once a year that I pay for it. Not that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOMNOM Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Buy a year of XBL now. Microsoft has a deal where you can get 12 months for $39.99 if you buy it before November 1st(when the new prices take effect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4ithl3ss Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 its 10 dollars a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxygen Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I think people aren't paying attention to the fact that Treyarch is making this one not the fuck over the pc Infinity Ward (whose no even going to exist after firing the two creators of mw2). Call of Duty World at War is a great game and still has plenty of populated dedicated servers. They have shown they can make a good game so I think they can pull this one off quite well. As for the 360 charge more for Black ops well your just fucking retarded if you buy it for the 360 anyway because by the time you start playing it XBL will cost the same amount as your paying your internet provider. PSN i doubt will increase the price simply because that would destroy the ps3. The 360 can take losing a couple 100,000 members to the price increase because they will still have the dedicated 8 year olds who pay for it. It's an extra $10 a year what the fuck are you freaking out about? All of you calm the fuck down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccercrazy Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 It's an extra $10 a year what the fuck are you freaking out about? All of you calm the fuck down. QFT . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wings Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 It's an extra $10 a year what the fuck are you freaking out about? All of you calm the fuck down. I hate 360 anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike is Fr3sh Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Fucking gay, but I don't really play my 360 anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Call of Duty World at War is a great game What? Not even Keifer Sutherland could have saved that campaign, and the multiplayer was a snoozefest. Either way, you can make up for the price hike with change you find in your couch. Morally, I don't really see all of this added utility that M$ is going on and on about. Ooh, Facebook and Twitter integration. Completely unnecessary. Netflix? If they didn't have it, they'd be at a disadvantage. ESPN? Don't give a damn. IMO, they should piece-mail the components (social apps, media apps, etc.) and give people a choice of what they use. Truth be told, I haven't used anything more than I did two years ago. I have a computer for that. Then again, nobody seems to adopt this marketing stance because they're more concerned about current numbers instead of potential numbers. Also, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob the Android Penguin Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I hate 360 anyway QFT! PC > 360/PS3/Wii just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBat Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 LAME! Microsoft Damn you to hell. (PC>Console)=Shooting<(Pokemon<Run and gunning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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