The thing is that paying $14.99 for Xbox Live a month is a HUGE rip off. There are alternatives to this and arguably offer much better value for your money. With smartphones, we pay to have access to a network EVERYWHERE WE GO, with Xbox Live you're paying to have access to the your own internet connection.
Xbox Live isn't as advanced as PSN anymore. It is not worth a subscription fee of $14.99 a month.
@Darth Tigris
PS3 was $600 at launch. I'm sure there were payment plans you could set up just like you do with a TV. No contract or subscription fee required.







