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#101 HarlockJC
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[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="Zhengi"]I approve of people paying for XBL. It's only $4.17 per month. That's enough for just a cup of coffee.Zhengi

No, Live is not. M$ charges $7.99 a month.

IT says so at Xbox.com or any retailer that you go to buy a month card.

You can only achieve that lower rate if you sign up for a year, that flawed logic doesn't actually work.

Please don't try to do the flawed SW logic of breaking down $50 by 12. You could say it' s $4.17 a month, if you sign up for an entire year.

However, Live IS NOT $4.17 a month, M$ has been very, very clear on this point....SW However, gets it confused.

Hey, even better. I approve of the $7.99 a month charge. I just hope everyone keeps paying those fees :)

I have a bubby at work who pays by the month. I told him about Amazon and he does not care. He just pays the $7.99 a month. I wonder how many people do so.
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#102 hip-hop-cola2
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Looking through this thread I don't think I will ever understand some people's way of thinking...
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#103 Verge_6
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It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.
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#104 killerfist
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It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.Verge_6
Indeed. I got 1000's of hours of fun with friends and family out of that fee. Let me pay, it's my money.
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#105 Floppy_Jim
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.killerfist
Indeed. I got 1000's of hours of fun with friends and family out of that fee. Let me pay, it's my money.

Although I don't like paying for online and never will, you two are right. It shouldn't matter to non-360 owners.
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#106 Verge_6
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.killerfist
Indeed. I got 1000's of hours of fun with friends and family out of that fee. Let me pay, it's my money.

No, u have to know dat u r getting ripped off!!1 U cant have fun u r PAYIGN!!!!!!!!111

Again people, you aren't paying for it, so why in God's name are you conerning yourself with those that do pay for it and enjoy it? I know SW as a whole is sad and trivial, but this really takes the cake.

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#107 PoppaGamer
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[QUOTE="killerfist"][QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.Verge_6
Indeed. I got 1000's of hours of fun with friends and family out of that fee. Let me pay, it's my money.

No, u have to know dat u r getting ripped off!!1 U cant have fun u r PAYIGN!!!!!!!!111

And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll: It would be less fun if MS had the same features but didn't charge, right?
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#108 hip-hop-cola2
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It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.Verge_6

Whats wrong with not liking people wasting money? Thats just how I see it from my point of view.

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#109 Verge_6
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.hip-hop-cola2

Whats wrong with not liking people wasting money? Thats just how I see it from my point of view.

And there's no way in hell people can see it as NOT wasting money, amiright? Seriously, some people need to learn the aspects of perspective and the variable cost vs. benefit scenario. You seeing people who pay for Live as "wasting money" is as absurd as the people who view the extra money you paid for your PS3 as "wasted money". :Why didn't you go the cheaper route with the 360? I mean, it does what the PS3 does." See how absolutely laughable that is? And again, you concerning yourself with people "wasting" $4 a month...I mean, really, let's put this into perspective here. Can you not put this concern to better use?
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#110 SpruceCaboose
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Looking through this thread I don't think I will ever understand some people's way of thinking...hip-hop-cola2
Its a cost-benefit analysis. To some, the benefits outweight the costs. To others, it does not. It comes down to individual preference. Why do you think $4 a cup of coffee Starbucks still exists amongst the $0.99 cups? To some, the quality is worth the added costs.
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#111 killerfist
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And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll:PoppaGamer
Nope, I can't. The friends and family I have own a 360...so yeh.. I do know that it COULD have been free, but unfortunally...it isn't. The countless hours I spent online so far is my justification for paying.
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#112 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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Whats wrong with not liking people wasting money? Thats just how I see it from my point of view.

hip-hop-cola2
If you're worried about people wasting money, there are much greater wastes than this.
And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll: It would be less fun if MS had the same features but didn't charge, right?PoppaGamer
A) It's not an option :roll: B) It would allow more people to play online which would mean more potential for abuse.
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#113 Verge_6
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"][QUOTE="killerfist"] Indeed. I got 1000's of hours of fun with friends and family out of that fee. Let me pay, it's my money.PoppaGamer
No, u have to know dat u r getting ripped off!!1 U cant have fun u r PAYIGN!!!!!!!!111

And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll: It would be less fun if MS had the same features but didn't charge, right?

We both know you will refuse to even consider the notion that the people who enjoy Live don't give a rat's ass, so I'll just leave it at that. Cheers, spud. ^^
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#114 hip-hop-cola2
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[QUOTE="hip-hop-cola2"]Looking through this thread I don't think I will ever understand some people's way of thinking...SpruceCaboose
Its a cost-benefit analysis. To some, the benefits outweight the costs. To others, it does not. It comes down to individual preference. Why do you think $4 a cup of coffee Starbucks still exists amongst the $0.99 cups? To some, the quality is worth the added costs.

I understand that, but from what I have seen, there is a lot of people who just put up with the fee, because they have to. And thats wrong. I know im not going to change anything by moaning on a forum, but its my opinion and the fact MS aren't going to change won't make that disappear.

EDIT to jandurin: I know that, And i will moan at other things as well lol.

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#115 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"][QUOTE="hip-hop-cola2"]Looking through this thread I don't think I will ever understand some people's way of thinking...hip-hop-cola2

Its a cost-benefit analysis. To some, the benefits outweight the costs. To others, it does not. It comes down to individual preference. Why do you think $4 a cup of coffee Starbucks still exists amongst the $0.99 cups? To some, the quality is worth the added costs.

I understand that, but from what I have seen, there is a lot of people who just put up with the fee, because they have to. And thats wrong. I know im not going to change anything by moaning on a forum, but its my opinion and the fact MS aren't going to change won't make that disappear.

Now that is a more constructive worry. The fact that so many are willing to pay will ensure that MS continues to charge.
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#116 PoppaGamer
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[QUOTE="PoppaGamer"][QUOTE="Verge_6"] No, u have to know dat u r getting ripped off!!1 U cant have fun u r PAYIGN!!!!!!!!111Verge_6
And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll: It would be less fun if MS had the same features but didn't charge, right?

We both know you will refuse to even consider the notion that the people who enjoy Live don't give a rat's ass, so I'll just leave it at that. Cheers, spud. ^^

Way to resort to name-calling. I get that people enjoy Live. I get that they put the price in the back seat due to that. Great. That doesn't make it right or even makes sense of it. You have to admit, if MS didn't charge and had the same features it would be better. That is all. /lesson
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#117 SmokeyMcMuffin
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.hip-hop-cola2

Whats wrong with not liking people wasting money? Thats just how I see it from my point of view.

why do you care, other people paying for live doesnt affect you whatsoever so theres no need for you to interfere and judge..
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#118 carlisledavid79
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Yeah live should be free in my opinon. But at the end of the day its peoples choice if they want Gold or not. Maybe in the future it will be free though
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#119 dthach614
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[QUOTE="hip-hop-cola2"]

[QUOTE="Verge_6"]It's rather amazing (and sad) how concerned some of the posters are in this thread regarding how some gamers spend their pocket change. I mean, really people.Verge_6

Whats wrong with not liking people wasting money? Thats just how I see it from my point of view.

And there's no way in hell people can see it as NOT wasting money, amiright? Seriously, some people need to learn the aspects of perspective and the variable cost vs. benefit scenario. You seeing people who pay for Live as "wasting money" is as absurd as the people who view the extra money you paid for your PS3 as "wasted money". :Why didn't you go the cheaper route with the 360? I mean, it does what the PS3 does." See how absolutely laughable that is? And again, you concerning yourself with people "wasting" $4 a month...I mean, really, let's put this into perspective here. Can you not put this concern to better use?

well it official xbl isn't worth the money. since lemming can't defend the service they now result in the old "if you don't like, you don't buy"

hey the wii is the trash, just dont buy it.

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#120 yoyo462001
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[QUOTE="Verge_6"][QUOTE="PoppaGamer"] And no way you could have that same fun for free. :roll: It would be less fun if MS had the same features but didn't charge, right?PoppaGamer
We both know you will refuse to even consider the notion that the people who enjoy Live don't give a rat's ass, so I'll just leave it at that. Cheers, spud. ^^

Way to resort to name-calling. I get that people enjoy Live. I get that they put the price in the back seat due to that. Great. That doesn't make it right or even makes sense of it. You have to admit, if MS didn't charge and had the same features it would be better. That is all. /lesson

Wait, you feel live isnt worth it hence universally Live isnt worth money to every being in the universe, if you dont feel its worth it then thats your opinion i dont think a PS3 is worth 450 dollars does that make it so, this thread is getting tedious please stop trying to impose your opinions on others because exactly what you are trying to do.
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#121 cuddlesofwar
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I'd rather not pay, but in order to play online i need to. Do i care? No, not really. I buy it every 3 months, it's only £15.

Can we stop these threads? They're serving no perpous, as in my opinion it's well worth it, i dont see any other online service that's better. (Don't say XFire,etc I don't think they're any better)

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#122 yoyo462001
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I'd rather not pay, but in order to play online i need to. Do i care? No, not really. I buy it every 3 months, it's only £15.

Can we stop these threads? They're serving no perpous, as in my opinion it's well worth it, i dont see any other online service that's better. (Don't say XFire,etc I don't think they're any better)

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i used to do exactly the same thing go to amazon and buy a gold card from the 3rd party sellers you can get it for 30 pounds for 13 months well thats what i did last November.