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Xbox Live Supercharges Xbox 360 Online |
by Coola
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Xbox Live Supercharges Xbox 360 Online
Removal of credit card barrier blows open the door to thriving online games service.
Microsoft today announced that the next generation of online multiplayer gaming service Xbox Live will be available in North America on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system starting this holiday. In addition to the free Xbox Live Silver membership available to every Xbox 360 owner, for only $49.99 (U.S.) gamers can amplify their gaming experience with a 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership. Gamers looking for a truly engaging and immersive online multiplayer experience can pick up one of the Xbox Live Premium Gold Packs, which include the new Xbox 360 Headset, Xbox Live Arcade games, Microsoft Points for use in Xbox Live Marketplace, and mail-in rebates for up to $20 (U.S.) off any Xbox 360 game.
Microsoft also today announced that credit cards will no longer be required to create an account on Xbox Live for Xbox 360, removing one of the biggest barriers to entry. Gamers can purchase 12-month Xbox Live subscription cards via cash or other payment methods at any participating retail store. Subscriptions will also be available for purchase by credit card in one-month, three-month, and 12-month increments through the Xbox Live Dashboard.
The next generation of Xbox Live will be offered to gamers through two levels of service. Xbox Live Silver is a free level of the service offered to all who own an Xbox 360 system, a high-speed Internet connection, and a memory unit or a hard drive. The Xbox Live Gold membership delivers the full Xbox Live premium online experience annually for $49.99 (U.S.)* which averages to a little more than $4 a month (U.S.). The Xbox Live offers include the following:
| Xbox Live Silver membership | This free level of service lets members connect to the online community and create their own digital identity with an Xbox Live gamertag and personalized gamer profile. Xbox Live Silver members will be able to send and receive text and voice messages and join their friends on Xbox Live. Xbox Live Marketplace is the one-stop download center for additional game-related content like free trailers and demos as well as content that adds more to games, such as new levels, characters, and weapons. Gamers can also purchase and download fun, casual, and highly addictive Xbox Live Arcade games directly to their Xbox 360 system (additional fees may apply; hard drive or memory unit required for downloads). |
Xbox Live
Gold membership | This includes all Xbox Live Silver-level features and access to premium multiplayer experiences exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members. This includes online multiplayer gaming, enhanced matchmaking and feedback tools, and exclusive privileges and rewards on Xbox Live Marketplace.
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| Subscription | One Month
| Three Months | 12 Months | | Xbox Live Premium Gold Pack (available at retail locations) | N/A | All Gold-level featuresJoust (Xbox Live Arcade game)Xbox 360 Headset$10 (U.S.) mail-in game rebate coupon good for any Xbox 360 game title100 Microsoft Points for use on Xbox Live MarketplacePrice: $39.99 (U.S.)* | Bankshot Billards (Xbox Live Arcade Game)
Xbox 360 Headset
$20 (U.S.) mail-in game rebate coupon good for any Xbox 360 game title
200 Microsoft Points for use on Xbox Live Marketplace
Price: $69.99 (U.S.)*
| Subscription cards, available at retail locations or through the Xbox Live Dashboard (via credit card)
| Price: $7.99 (U.S.)
| Price: $19.99 (U.S.)
| Price: $49.99 (U.S.)
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"Xbox Live on Xbox 360 gives each and every player the opportunity to become a member of the world's largest online gaming community," says Peter Moore, corporate vice president of Worldwide Marketing and Publishing for the Home Entertainment Division at Microsoft. "With a choice of service level and multiple offerings, gamers everywhere will get the most out of their games by experiencing breakthrough features on the most innovative videogame and entertainment system to date. We're excited to offer our existing two million members this supercharged online experience at the same retail price, as well as introduce new users to the next generation in online gaming and entertainment."
*Prices are estimated retail prices. Actual retail prices may vary.
Microsoft, Xbox Live, Xbox 360, Bankshot Billiards, and Xbox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners
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Good to know they didn't hike the pricing to like... $90 a year. Cause I'd blow up on a mofo.
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blackmath
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It's $90 a year for me. u_u
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Coola
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Originally Posted by: blackmath It's $90 a year for me. u_u
then you should blow up on a mofo |
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EDS factor
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I like that phrase blow up on a mofo, nice one coola, so damn funny to me in some odd way. Pricing for xbox live not too bad. By the way, anyone know if the xbox live silver is like the one right now where you can play against friends and the gold just extra features, or did I misunderstand it?
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xbox_360_gamer
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xbox live silver just gives you access to the xbox 360 live marketplace and non confirmed it having the ability to play online on weekends. Xbox live gold enables you to play anytime yu want just like the xbox live we all have now.
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johnnyarks
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This is not a good thing. Sure alot more ppl will join now because they dont need a credit card, but most of these ppl will be little kids. 10 year old asshole who join halo and shout racist curse words and ruin all the fun. I mean its bad enough as it is, its just gona get a whole lot worst.
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asdf
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does the girl in the pic come with it?
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Satanicmouse1
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So after your account runs out all you do is buy one of those cards and enter it in? that is awesome! I don't have to use my grandparents CC anymore!
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
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jayquik03
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will the 1 year cards be available at stores when we go to pick up our xbox's?
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NeedTheBox
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Yes the cards will be available when the 360 launches!
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Fuse LinE
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You only get one GT though on your box, as once you're silver runs out, you just enter in a new card; you can't create a new account. Anti-cheater technology $. If they mod their box, the system will be disabled through live :)
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Boink! "The future Xbox is the Xbox360!"
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Fuse LinE
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*er gold not silver
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Boink! "The future Xbox is the Xbox360!"
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videogamer
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Heres a question, how do you purchase those online credits to purchase the extras on xbox live? Do you need to have a CC for that, or can use those same cards? I want answers. Originally Posted by: blackmath This is not a good thing. Sure alot more ppl will join now because they dont need a credit card, but most of these ppl will be little kids. 10 year old asshole who join halo and shout racist curse words and ruin all the fun. I mean its bad enough as it is, its just gona get a whole lot worst.
I'm sorry, you are wrong. If kids are on now, its b/c they are using the parents CC. And if the parents purchase the 360 for themselves, or for the kids, these 10 yr olds will still need to purchase these cards. Its all up to the parents to monitor their kids, not MS, Sony, or Nintendos responsibility. And if you run into one of these kids, you can block them from playing with you. You would have this problem if it were 10 yr olds, or 40 yr olds. Age is not going to matter. |
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grandaddygame
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there are xbl user groups who abide by acceptable standards of behavior for those who want to avoid the foolishness altogether and play with folks who behave with common-sense and decency. just google it.
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without a vision the people fail
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Grendel
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Originally Posted by: Fuse LinE You only get one GT though on your box, as once you're silver runs out, you just enter in a new card; you can't create a new account. Anti-cheater technology $. If they mod their box, the system will be disabled through live :)
I don't know. I had multiple accounts on my XBOX at one time. Is MS going to do away with this feature after all? Personally, I always thought it was stupid to allow it, but then again, some people share their XBOX and that would be the only reason I could see it being feasible. But like you said, some people are just idiots who crave attention, and get multiple accounts just so they can have at least one person on their Friends List. Although... they're always trying to figure out why their invite never gets answered. |
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Everyone needs a hero; I'm mine.
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JSizzle
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Sounds good. Xbox live for everyone including unemployed me
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Coola
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They'll be integrating a system called 'groups' where you can decide where you fit in - hopefully that clears up a lot of mess.
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Satanicmouse1
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there better be a group for GODS cause me being god id fit right in
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
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blackmath
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that's blaphemous, mouse. Now you're going to hell.
Bye bye.
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Satanicmouse1
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Well ill make sure to tell god you need to go there to..he is in my living room watching the news...
Enjoy hell!
If I go im taking you down with me!!!
Hahahahaha the mouse prevails yet agian...0.o
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
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mahill
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A question though, If your current xbl subscription is transferrable (gamertags and all that) will it port over as a gold subscription, or just onto the silver?
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videogamer
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over to glod, it will still give you full access on live, just like what you have now.
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videogamer
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Gold, sorry for misspell. It will go over as Gold.
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Speak for yourself Santanicmouse, I'm going upward.
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Satanicmouse1
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Just kepp telling yourself that...; )
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Satanicmouse1
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keep sorry, it was suppose to be just keep telling your self that.
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
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mahill
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cool, thanks! that is good news, now I know that there will be plenty of american ass owned in PGR3 on the day of release.
That thought rocks my world!
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videogamer
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Originally Posted by: blackmath keep sorry, it was suppose to be just keep telling your self that.
I don't need to, the bible says so. |
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I know Jesus Christ. He says I'm going upward.
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Ricemongerloulou
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You guys can pay Microsoft with your dirty money, Free Weekends for Me!!! Wooo Hooo!!!
I can see it now... the future if free
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vidoegamer
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Rice, that is for weekends only, and does not last forever. Its just to give you a taste. And that MS can legally say you get online access out of the box.
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SUPERSTINK
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so, we were wondering, will my OLD xbox connect to XBOX LIVE after the 360 comes out?
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Can you still play Xbox games on the Xbox 360 on Xbox live?
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TureGamer
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Hey i am just wondering. i have dsl but i dont have the right port for the internet cord. could i buy the port for that and plug it into the dsl. because i really want online but i dont think i can get it so i was just wondering what i could do???
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TureGamer
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SuperStink your xbox online will still work but their wont be as many people on as their was before because of all the people getting the xbox360.
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how do you get a xbox 360 on the net
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gama360
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You can easily get FREE (without credit card or any of that) Xbox Live and other stuff by following this link. It is too ligit to quit. You earn point by completing easy surveys that you can do in minutes and then you redeem your points. Easy and FREE. OH Yeah.
http://www.prizerebel.com/index.php?r=222402
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