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VGKing said:
sales2099 said:
Damnyouall said:

If they use it for entertainment, wouldn't it make much more sense to get Playstation next where online is FREE?
~$350 USD of online fees in 7 years is not insignificant.

sigh...Free doesn't mean better, I think people like yourself cant be reminded of that enough. 

But $350 over 7 years really is pocket change. You make minimum wage thats still $20 000 per year (at least it is in Canada). $140 000 in 7 years. Again, minimum wage. Never mind if your a kid your parents buy it and if your older your probably making at least double with your career. 

Sometimes, people dont mind paying a little more to get the best. 

No, free does not always equal best.
But paid doesn't always equal best either.

$350 isn't pocket change though...that's a lot of money for the middle class(the 99%) That money could be spend paying off bills.
If you're a kid then the parents will be less likely to pay a yearly Live fee. 

 A smart parent would get a PS3(talking 2011/12 here) since its cheaper in the long run.

But in this case, Live is generally seen as better. 

But I think the other people here who quoted you said it best. $350 (or $250 if you get Live on sale) over 7 years actually is pocket change.

Parents get what their kids want and what their friends have. And older gamers who can think/buy for themselves like to get the best online. 



Xbox: Best hardware, Game Pass best value, best BC, more 1st party genres and multiplayer titles.