Why do you pay for Xbox Live?

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Because, $4 a month doesn't hinder me at all.

Because it's a premium you're forced to pay to play games online with the Xbox 360, which many people wish to do, why else? Though I don't pay for it anymore so I don't really count. It's certainly a gyp, but you don't need to ask why people pay for it when it' clearly obvious.

Because it's a premium you're forced to pay to play games online with the Xbox 360, which many people wish to do, why else? Though I don't pay for it anymore so I don't really count. It's certainly a gyp, but you don't need to ask why people pay for it when it' clearly obvious.

Ek-Andy

This situation isnt so black and white as you portray it to be.

I spend more on coffee every day. I'll admit for kids like you it might be a hardship on your allowance, but once you grow up you'll realize it's pretty much change found under the car seat.

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Hungry_Jello

For the quality of the service and interesting features that I use everyday.

[QUOTE="Ek-Andy"]

Because it's a premium you're forced to pay to play games online with the Xbox 360, which many people wish to do, why else? Though I don't pay for it anymore so I don't really count. It's certainly a gyp, but you don't need to ask why people pay for it when it' clearly obvious.

Hungry_Jello

This situation isnt so black and white as you portray it to be.

Yes it is actually. People buy the service to play their Xbox online. We'll call that black (Because I'm bias that way.). Now other people might say "No way, I'm not paying for that!" That would be white. Two possible options, black or white, though it's more or less just two options. The reason people buy Xbox Live is because they want to play games online, and having only a 360 to do this Live would be the only option, whether they think it's a gyp or not. There's really nothing complicated to it. All you're saying is "Why do you pay for live, are you stupid?" which is completely unfair and ridiculous.

It's cheap.

xbl does not cost that much if you have a job...kingjazziephiz

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[QUOTE="Ek-Andy"]

Because it's a premium you're forced to pay to play games online with the Xbox 360, which many people wish to do, why else? Though I don't pay for it anymore so I don't really count. It's certainly a gyp, but you don't need to ask why people pay for it when it' clearly obvious.

Ek-Andy

This situation isnt so black and white as you portray it to be.

Yes it is actually. People buy the service to play their Xbox online. We'll call that black (Because I'm bias that way.). Now other people might say "No way, I'm not paying for that!" That would be white. Two possible options, black or white, though it's more or less just two options. The reason people buy Xbox Live is because they want to play games online, and having only a 360 to do this Live would be the only option, whether they think it's a gyp or not. There's really nothing complicated to it. All you're saying is "Why do you pay for live, are you stupid?" which is completely unfair and ridiculous.

Thats redonkulous. I respect your wish to pay for a service found on other systems but these same games on Xbox 360 can be played on the PC for free.

Because I like the service. If I didn't I wouldn't pay.

14cents a day isnt hindering

Because I cannot put a price on the amazing times I have gaming with my friends, and I earn more than enough money to pay for monthly LIVE payments in the short time I spend just staring at the ceiling during work. Oh noes, nots my cieling-staring moneys!1

14cents a day isnt hindering

porky_ownsu

Because I like the service. If I didn't I wouldn't pay.

heretrix

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14cents a day isnt hindering

Keltoid

Yeah, that's really annoying. It's more or less 30-40 pound a year, which is 30-40 pound in one payment at one time meaning it costs that much. You can say 1,000 squid a year isn't alot because it's only around 3 a day, but at the end of the year it's still 1000 squid. You don't pay in days, you pay in years.

becuse Xbox is teh bust systum i evar playd and Sony GayStation doezn't evne have games all you can do is watch movies adn theres no HDMI on Sony plus its $599 and it doeznt do 'tru' 3D like Xbox cuz Xbox only has Gears of War were Sony only has pony riding adventure 17 who wants to play that i don't i know that if u buy Sony ur only gonna cry and wish u had a real video game cunsole like teh 360 Bill Gatez knows how to make a consle Sony shuld stick to music unless u want a paperweight that has no HDMI games or even a controller cuz u have to buy it seprately i rather play Wii than Sony cuz at lest theres Mario Sony shld just give up.

But on a serious note, i pay because I own a 360 and not a PlayStation 3.... its pretty obvious :)

I don't

Because they don't know what a good service PSN is.IoIfaqs

With as many users as there are on Xbox Live I would figure we would all give up on the whole Why Pay For Xbox Live topic as apparently this massive amount of people really just don't care.

[QUOTE="IoIfaqs"]Because they don't know what a good service PSN is.tbolt76

Do me favour a send a message to your friend asking him to join a game. "Join me" will do it. See how hard that is? It's really a moot point. Slight inconvience with a huge saving of money.

Because, $4 a month doesn't hinder me at all.

Ambli

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14cents a day isnt hindering

Keltoid

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Hungry_Jello

and paying for LIVE is no different from paying for any other service. Think of it as paying for cable.......sure regular TV is free.......but cable offers more, and is well worth the money :P

I spend more on coffee every day. I'll admit for kids like you it might be a hardship on your allowance, but once you grow up you'll realize it's pretty much change found under the car seat.

[QUOTE="Keltoid"][QUOTE="porky_ownsu"]

14cents a day isnt hindering

Yeah, that's really annoying. It's more or less 30-40 pound a year, which is 30-40 pound in one payment at one time meaning it costs that much. You can say 1,000 squid a year isn't alot because it's only around 3 a day, but at the end of the year it's still 1000 squid. You don't pay in days, you pay in years.

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Hungry_Jello

Microsoft says pay and the people say "yes Sir!". Simple as that. They are Microsoft's prag.

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Hungry_Jello

Personally, I pay the fee so that I can come onto System Wars and post in topics like this. Aside from that, I also genuinely like the service, and can afford $50 a year to play games I don't have on my PS3 online.SeanBond

You technically pay to post here, man did you ever get screwed....

[QUOTE="Hungry_Jello"]

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Jade_Monkey

Microsoft says pay and the people say "yes Sir!". Simple as that. They are Microsoft's prag.

I pay for Xbox Live so I can have access to the best online service.

With as many users as there are on Xbox Live I would figure we would all give up on the whole Why Pay For Xbox Live topic as apparently this massive amount of people really just don't care.

shawn7324

[QUOTE="Hungry_Jello"]

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Jade_Monkey

Microsoft says pay and the people say "yes Sir!". Simple as that. They are Microsoft's prag.

Or... not.

You know, people could pay because they find the services LIVE offers enjoyable. That's a crazy thought - people spend money on things they enjoy :o.

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[QUOTE="Hungry_Jello"]

Please tell me. Why pay for an online service when there are two others for free. Ps3's online might not be as good as XBL but you wont need to pay additional money and there is no browser. You also have to wait till a game comes out to play the demo. So tell me, what makes XBL so much better?

Kickinurass

Microsoft says pay and the people say "yes Sir!". Simple as that. They are Microsoft's prag.

Or... not.

You know, people could pay because they find the services LIVE offers enjoyable. That's a crazy thought - people spend money on things they enjoy :o.

That's as stupid as claiming you were forced to pay for Jericho. Well, the actual purchase itself was pretty dumb, but you were in no way forced to do so.Verge_6

No even worse they chose to be Billy's prag.

Or... not.

You know, people could pay because they find the services LIVE offers enjoyable. That's a crazy thought - people spend money on things they enjoy :o.

Kickinurass

Really ? Tell em what happens if you stop paying ? Im betting you lose those enjoyable features.

[QUOTE="Verge_6"]That's as stupid as claiming you were forced to pay for Jericho. Well, the actual purchase itself was pretty dumb, but you were in no way forced to do so.Jade_Monkey

No even worse they chose to be Billy's prag.