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Gaming Forums => General Gaming => Topic started by: vudu on July 24, 2003, 10:23:56 AM

Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: vudu on July 24, 2003, 10:23:56 AM: does anybody know what the pricing is going to be for an xbox live subscription once the free year ends?
i saw on gamerfeed.com that the price structure for xbox live in japan is only going to be $30/year or $5.70/month, much lower than i anticipated. i'm thinking they're lowering prices in japan to hopefully stir up some interest. i haven't heard any pricing for xbox live in the u.s.a. though. did i miss it, or has it not been announced yet?
Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: Ymeegod on July 24, 2003, 03:47:11 PM: It's $50 a year or if you want to do it per/month it's $5.99.
Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 24, 2003, 09:28:19 PM: Are you sure it's $5.99 a month? That would work itself out to almost $72 a year, $22 more than if they charge you yearly. Seems odd MS would do that.
Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: Ymeegod on July 25, 2003, 02:13:25 AM: Well most people would only use it for a month or two, therefore they wouldn't have to waste $$$ for unused months.
Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: Round Eye on July 25, 2003, 04:26:09 AM: 50 bucks a year? That's not bad. You think they are making any money on this?

Still waiting for Nintendo's online strategy...

And waiting...

and waiting...

waiting...
Title: xbox live price structure
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 25, 2003, 01:26:09 PM: Ah, I guess that makes sense. There ARE people stupid enough to pay month by month for a whole year, though.
Title: RE:xbox live price structure
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on July 26, 2003, 10:29:59 PM: 50 bucks isnt bad for a closed server fee. Xbox live is kinda like killing one videogame purchase out of the year no biggie. the monthly fee is just for ppl who doesnt want to commit to the service a whole year so its kinda flexable on a budget.
Title: RE:xbox live price structure
Post by: AERO on July 28, 2003, 07:19:50 AM: Quote
Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
Are you sure it's $5.99 a month? That would work itself out to almost $72 a year, $22 more than if they charge you yearly. Seems odd MS would do that.

Magazines do it all the time.
Title: RE: xbox live price structure
Post by: BlkPaladin on August 11, 2003, 01:26:01 PM: Accually they are changing the starter kit and the subscription to be closer to the price you opt to pay it monthly.