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New Xbox Live Pricing Revealed

Posted by Zonk on from the option-options-options dept.

NiteStar writes "The new packages and pricing of the Xbox LIVE Gold service have been leaked. The 'Premium Gold' 12 month pack, retailing at 70USD, will include the Gold Xbox LIVE subscription, a communicator headset, "Billiards" Xbox LIVE Arcade game, $20 discount on a games purchase and 200 points in the Xbox LIVE marketplace. The 'Gold' 12months will just include the subscription and an extra free month for 60USD/year. Packages for 3months and 1month will also be available."

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  1. Cheaper on eBay by LordNimon · · Score: 3, Informative

    One thing to keep in mind is that even though the official price for Xbox Live today is $50/year, you can buy a 12-month subscription on eBay for under $35, which is a 30% discount. I expect that to still be true when the Xbox 360 is released.

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  2. Re:MOD PARENT UP by CurtDogg · · Score: 5, Informative

    Actually, all you can do for free is keep a friends list, voice chat, and WATCH the online games. You won't be able to play online without getting the Gold package.

  3. Re:You mean I still have to pay... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    The Silver Package (You're an idiot, btw)
    Online Specs

    1.gamers can chat with friends online, build and share gamer profiles, send and receive text and voice messages, and access Xbox Live Marketplace for new content such as game demos, trailers and casual games from Xbox Live Arcade.

    2. Subscribers to the Gold level of service will also enjoy access to online multiplayer gaming in their favorite games..

    Xbox silver = Updates, Demos, patches.
    Xbox Gold = Multiplayer gaming.

    At least, thats what it says in that link.

  4. Mod parent DOWN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative
    (Posting anonymously since I already moderated in this topic.)

    From: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox360/onlinespecs.htm

    Xbox Live Silver level

    Create an online Gamer Profile
    Access the Xbox Live Marketplace
    Engage in voice and text messaging
    Talk to a single friend at a time using voice chat
    Receive video messages from Gold level members
    Access massively multiplayer online games (additional fees may apply)

    Xbox Live Gold level

    Paid level of service
    All the features of Silver level, and additionally:
    o Play multiplayer games online
    o Video chat
    o Multiplayer online tournaments
    o Participate in Xbox Live online programming, such as Game with Fame, Play and Win, and Prime Time activities

  5. Re:You mean I still have to pay... by Geoffreyerffoeg · · Score: 4, Informative

    Everybody with a 360 and a broadband connection can play online for exactly $0 extra.

    Wrong. Everyone with a 360 and broadband can go online with the patently useless Xbox Live Silver. About all that lets you do is have a gamertag and a friends list.

    You cannot play online with Silver (the built-in one). You need Gold to play your regular games multiplayer, just as you have to pay for Xbox 1 Live.