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GamerOhaLAA on 24 March 2010

I was talking to a buddy of mine at work today about gaming like I always do. We spoke about the value of having Gold membership over Silver. When we finished comparing, he told me to not worry cause Microsoft's "secret weapon strategy" is to allow online play for all Silver members and make Gold a premium package with extra features. I thought that maybe it could happen. That'll make Xbox Live even more popular and make the people who perfer free online play to buy it. But then again Microsoft would lose money and give us less features on updates, im guessing.

Do you think this is possible. I think not, being that its been too long since the console released and they can lose money.  



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Mr Puggsly on 24 March 2010

Unlikely. I also think the PS4 will force people to pay for online services.

MS showed people are willing to pay. They've done the work, now others will follow.



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GamerOhaLAA on 24 March 2010
Mr Puggsly said:

Unlikely. I also think the PS4 will force people to pay for online services.

MS showed people are willing to pay. They've done the work, now others will follow.

ou make a good point. If it shows that millions would pay for online play then why not. Good point Puggsly



Muffin31190 on 24 March 2010

HAHAHAHA ..... NO, were talkin about microsoft here all they want is money.



GamerOhaLAA on 24 March 2010

I'm preety sure Sony and Nintendo also wants our money bro lol



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Homeroids on 24 March 2010

Can't see it happening as it's probably the number one desired feature that would make people consider paying for such a service. Well, at least that is how I think but I am not everyone.



Squilliam on 24 March 2010

People can already play Halo 3 without Gold, what more do you need?



Tease.

GamerOhaLAA on 24 March 2010
Squilliam said:
People can already play Halo 3 without Gold, what more do you need?

Are you referring to the guest service Halo 3 gives you? (which is sowonderful btw) In order for that to happen, you would need a Gold membership to link up to on the same xbox



arsenicazure on 24 March 2010

No pay.. No Play.



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FaRmLaNd on 24 March 2010

Any increase in users wouldn't be as useful as the cold hard cash!