Microsoft Announces $99 Xbox 360 W/$15 Monthly Subscription

[Spiderpig24]

So, it's finally been confirmed after a few weeks of rumors. Microsoft will begin selling a $99 Xbox, but there is a catch. Consumers will be signing a 2 year contract in which they will be paying for Xbox Live Gold at $15/month, as stated in the promotional image:

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2012/05/xbox-99-e1336410556790-600x236.jpg

It really doesn't seem like a good deal to me. The bundle includes a 4GB Xbox 360 console, with Kinect and the 2 year contract will get you Xbox Live Gold. Now, paying for this in the traditional way in comparison to the bundle price is rather interesting.



4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect: $299.99
2 years of Xbox Live Gold: $99.98
Total: $399.97

"$99" Xbox Bundle Total Price: $458.76

(Without tax included)



Seems like a bad deal if you ask me. Also, if you plan on getting the console and then cutting the subscription just to get the console for cheap, you will be taxed with an early termination fee.

Full terms of use for the bundle: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Legal/xbox-live-contract-terms

[madoublex]

It's a good deal if you don't want to save up, and simply pay as you go. But otherwise, seems like a waste of money.

[Pleiades]

This is a terrible deal.

[Spiderpig24]

To me it's about as bad of a deal as renting a TV or console. The initial price may seem nice, but once you add the interest rate and monthly fees/tax, you end up paying quite a bit more.

[Pan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoj7K_tQgto&feature=g-u-u

[Daemon]

4 gigs? lol


[video=youtube;Aoj7K_tQgto]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoj7K_tQgto&feature=g-u-u[/video

Love that guy.

[Pleiades]

There are Microsoft stores? I really had no idea.

[Mtp]

There are Microsoft stores? I really had no idea.

Yup, ive been to one. They're pretty cool, but it's just a huge rip off of Apple Store.

[Throavium]

You had me until Subscription.

[mchapra]

$15 a month is robbery. I'd rather stick to $50 a year.