Do MS charge $400 for a One X? No. If you have cash there is always a deal to be had. This is a deal for those that don't. Simple
Unfortunately not everyone can do that, for those this is a great deal.
Well done, Sony fans miss the point again while crapping over another Xbox thread.
Microsoft isn't selling them, if you're going to be pedantic
Totally disagree, FH has got better with every iteration. An amazing series of games.
He's talking about the environment, not the driving model. Do learn to read.
@bigmalky - that's exactly whats happening now and has been happening for a long time. GP will not change that or make it worse, that's a problem with gaming in general today. These schemes only work if enough subscribe, screw the customer and the people will just cancel and the thing will collapse. Look at the backlash against games like Battlefront 2, the vast majority of people are not stupid.
@arkard - you have absolutely no idea what model GP is being run on. Do you think developers will put their games on GP if it's a crap deal?
And do you think record labels are hurt by Spotify? Who owns the rights the vast majority of music? It's the record labels, and they wouldn't sign contracts if it wasn't in their interests. One of the benefits of Spotify is you can try out a lot of new artists and music without risking loads of cash. No different w...
I can assure you I've probably been around a lot longer than you and you sound just like the naysayers when services like Spotify and Netflix started. History has shown that if something isn't wanted, consumers will reject it. The launch of the XB1 is a perfect example.
I'm not fooled by anything, I totally understand what is happening. Spotify has not killed the music scene, Netflix has not killed the movie scene and GP will not kill the games scene. You ...
It's a model that works in movies. It's a model that works in music. If you don't like it, don't buy it, but for many it's a bargain and a great way to access a lot of games for little money. I don't subscribe to GP but at least I can see the value in it.
@opGaming27 - 'stack of games' lol
Are you 12 or something? If Gamepass isn't a stack of games, what is?
This is a great point of entry for those that don't have the cash to pay upfront for a new console and new games. When a new console launches you can easily spend £600-£700 on the console and a handful of games. A monthly payment, new console and stack of games to play will be a great deal for some.
The console world does not revolve around you, your finances or hate for all things MS,
Desperate in the same way Netflix, Spotify, Deezer and countless other companies who offer the same introductory offers?
In one post you're saying 'without telling you MS turns on auto renewal', then in the next post you're posting the T&C's which clealry state this is the case and then suggesting there's a catch. You need to make your mind up.
Wheres the catch? The terms and conditions are very clear and it states 'cancel at anytime' too. You have a very cynical view of something so simple and clear.
Evidence for this?
Evidence for this statement?
....said no-one ever
What will be?
For 2 years?