Microsoft calls Xbox subscription service “pivotal” to its business, hints at inclusion with next-gen

[VGKing]

sales2099 said:

VGKing said:
This is a rip off. I'm sorry but it's true. $450+ for an Xbox 360 is ridiculous.
Instead of decreasing the price, Microsoft is increasing it.

I pray to god that people are smart enough to do simple math.

All you need to do is provide games for your console and people will buy it. If you are concerned about the install base of your console, decrease the price! This is how this works. Don't fool people into thinking your console is cheaper than the others and trick them into paying monthly fees.

/rant

You dont understand the concept of interest do you?

For a low down payment, you have a lower price of entry in exchange for paying more long term.You spend more money yes, but its good for many families who cant pay 100% upfront.

Stop descriminating against the lower class people. This tactic was invented a LOOOONG time ago before MS did this.

I know how interest works. Are you calling me stupid?

Low income families shouldn't be buying  into a contract for a VIDEO GAME CONSOLE anyway. A cellphone is understandable since it is necessary. I'm not discriminating against anyone. This is a rip off FOR WHOEVER BUYS IT, middle, low or high class citizens.