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http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_feedback/f/2602/t/501363.aspx
Lot of unhappy people for sure.
Lot of unhappy people for sure.
while that is lame that they just stopped it without notice, there are some really stupid people in that thread. they seem to be extremely budget conscious but think the only way to get live is for $60/yr.
Not everyone knows about every deal out there. They just know what the subscription costs through the system or the cards at Walmart etc.
In the interest of fairness not everyone belongs to a forum like this and browses the deals and all that.
You act like since you know about a deal everyone who doesn't know is stupid. That's an unfair view of things.
Not stupid, just ignorant. And considering these cards are on Amazon for $44, not $60, I can't understand how someone unwillingly doesn't know about a cheaper price, even if it is a bit cheaper.
There are people who don't look for that stuff on amazon at all. I know people who didn't even know amazon sold video games and they always just browsed the local Walmart or GameStop. These are people who don't really use the internet for much outside email, news, and Facebook. Maybe eBay. That's about it
i hear what you are saying, but these people are posting on an xbox forum. so they don't just use it for email and facebook.
i guess ignorant was the correct word not stupid.
either way with about 5 minutes of research they could be very close to the family price they were paying.
Probably so, but people complain about anything a company does. No matter what it is someone won't be satisfied.
Having worked in retail I can tell you that when some change within the company or store happens someone will complain, no matter how small. I had a guy flip out on me when we started having to open all returns to verify the contents. No explanation would satisfy him, until the DM was on the phone and told him he can accept our policy or keep the product. Its like he thought we were treating him like a criminal or something. We were required to check everything, but I guess he figured we were just giving him a hard time.
i hear what you are saying, but these people are posting on an xbox forum. so they don't just use it for email and facebook.
i guess ignorant was the correct word not stupid.
either way with about 5 minutes of research they could be very close to the family price they were paying.
I think that family oughta switch to PS3. Throwing away so much money at MS to play peer-to-peer, why?
Yes, they should ditch their console, the entire collection of games, all the extra controllers and peripherals they might have bought, abandon the idea of playing with their friends, and start all over again on the PS3.
All because of the Xbox Live Gold sub.
Sure. I did just that in 2009. Except replace "ditch" with "sell" and combined with the money saved from 5 Xbox live subscriptions they can easily get a PS3 and multiple games and accessories.
If money is the sole criteria that you use to choose which console to play on, why not just get a Wii? Or a second hand SNES?
Indeed, and I trust you care not for the confines of finances and are sporting an SLI Titan rig? Or can we remove hyperbole and agree that a family of 5 is better off with a PS3 than a 360 if all 5 wish to play online.
Yes, they should ditch their console, the entire collection of games, all the extra controllers and peripherals they might have bought, abandon the idea of playing with their friends, and start all over again on the PS3.
All because of the Xbox Live Gold sub.
No, because 'better off' is such an utterly vague and inane statement that it is meaningless.
If the family of five doesn't like the PS3 controller, how are they better off owning one?
If some members of the family like playing Halo, how are they better off without the means to play it?
If the family have friends who own 360s, how are they better off with a PS3?
My guess is they are getting ready to completely alter the gold package with the launch of the new xbox and the family plan does not mesh. I'm speculating here but, I really see some type of a plan that is billed through your cable provider (no cards / discounts). The box can be bought like a modem or "rented / leased" through your cable company. The xbox will be a set top DVR that is upgradeable and plays games. That would mean mass market would be hit from day one of the launch as the cable providers install millions of boxes. The "plan" will be per box and not per sign on, if that makes sense.
No, because 'better off' is such an utterly vague and inane statement that it is meaningless.
If the family of five doesn't like the PS3 controller, how are they better off owning one?
If some members of the family like playing Halo, how are they better off without the means to play it?
If the family have friends who own 360s, how are they better off with a PS3?
Sounds like the xbox fanboys just need to be adding their 0.02 everywhere.
Financial motives are very popular with everything, that includes gaming. If I'm not mistaken, the xbox controller was new when it came out and people learned to play on it; they can do the same for the PS.
