Microsoft Just Killed Xbox Live Family Packs

[pokoko]

darkknightkryta said:

pokoko said:
This is so weird for me. I'm not saying it's good or bad, just that it's a strange thing to hear. When I worked with Microsoft, it was all about the Family plan. Someone having a problem with General Hardware Failure ("Red Ring of Death" is taboo)? Suggest a Family plan. Someone just got "hacked"? Suggest a Family plan. You're actually speaking with the social engineer responsible? Sign them up for a Family plan!

That's Microsoft, though. They got full steam ahead with one thing, then suddenly they've changed all the verbiage and are launching new policies and systems. I remember that we were all using "Windows Live ID" when I read elsewhere that, hey, it's Microsoft Account now. Maybe send out a memo?

It's a Microsoft Account now? O_O

"Note Microsoft account is the new name for what used to be called Windows Live ID. These two names mean the same thing. The name change from Windows Live ID to Microsoft account doesn't affect the information or the services you use. For example, your Xbox LIVE account sign-in name and password haven't changed, but you'll be asked for your Microsoft account in places where you used to be asked for your Windows Live ID.

On some Microsoft services or websites, such as Xbox 360, you may still see Windows Live ID used instead of Microsoft account. These services and websites will be updated soon to reflect the change from Windows Live ID to Microsoft account."

Mmmhm.