Sethos Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Xbox Live Gold for $1 in USThursday 18-Jun-2009 9:52 AM A month for a buck... then back to normal North American Xbox Live Silver members now have no excuse not to upgrade to the proper Gold service... unless they're level 50 street tramps. Microsoft's offering a month of Gold membership for $1 (?0.61) to its US users, according to an ad spotted on (where else?) Xbox Live. Although of course it's only a "limited-time offer". Once the 60p month's finished North American punters - unless they bail out - will be automatically charged for the remaining 11 months of membership - and that won't cost $1. We're on the case with Microsoft UK to see if this deal is going to jump the pond. Source:CVG> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted June 18, 2009 Global Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2009 WHAT! I just renewed my subscription the other day.. DAMNIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted June 18, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 18, 2009 will be automatically charged for the remaining 11 months of membership - and that won't cost $1. Can you cancel live subscriptions during a subscription period? I'd read the T&C to see if you're bound to a 12 month sub or not. If you can cancel after 1 month, good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Can you cancel live subscriptions during a subscription period?I'd read the T&C to see if you're bound to a 12 month sub or not. If you can cancel after 1 month, good deal. Call them up and have the automatic renewal removed, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Call them up and have the automatic renewal removed, easy. Or use a virtual credit card with a $1 limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Or use a virtual credit card with a $1 limit Problem is they'll most likely suspend your account if you do that, few of my friends have had Microsoft try and charge off a 'closed' card or a card with insufficient funds and they had their account suspended until they worked it out with Microsoft ... So unless that has changed, I would suggest not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 nice way to trick people into buying a 12 month subscription Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted June 18, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 18, 2009 nice way to trick people into buying a 12 month subscription That's my question is it a 1 month sub with auto-renew so you can cancel, or are you buying a 12 month sub? Still even if it's a 12 month sub it's not a bad deal. But I dunno what official MS prices for a 12 month sub are vs a 12 month sub off ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 It's a one-month sub with auto-renewal ... So yes, if you don't pay attention you will get docked for 12 months at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted June 18, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2009 nice way to trick people into buying a 12 month subscription Trick? All the info is in the T&C's, it's the buyers fault if they don't read them. And epic deal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm pretty sure it's Microsoft's hope people won't realize the auto-renew policy, but hey, if they don't pay attention that's their fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unimatrix Xero Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 people need to learn to read the T&C's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MGS3_GrayFox Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 $1 for the first month, $49 for the remaining 11. Great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgeek Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 It's available in Australia too. I just paid one on mine. A great deal. I know about the auto-renew thingy and I will contact them today next month to cancel the renew :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted June 19, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 19, 2009 Isn't 12 months of Live straight from MS already $49.99? You can find 13 month cards (12+1 extra month) for just under $40. One month for $1 then canceling the auto renew, that's a good deal, but the rest, not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Just showed up for Canada as well. Pretty good deal if you don't already have Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgeek Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nup it's $80 AU 12 months if buy from Microsoft, $40 AU for 3 months, and $11 for a month. Is there anywhere else, legitmatately where I can purchase cheaper 12months Live? I want somewhere that is trustful. And being on a disability pension this is nice deal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandalsquad Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nup it's $80 AU 12 months if buy from Microsoft, $40 AU for 3 months, and $11 for a month.Is there anywhere else, legitmatately where I can purchase cheaper 12months Live? I want somewhere that is trustful. And being on a disability pension this is nice deal :) Legitamate and trustworthy? Ebay. Its where I get mine every renewel they just email you the code straight away. And for $57 its better then everywhere else :) Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted June 20, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 20, 2009 This is what people should read before subscribing: 1 Month for $1Exclusive Limited Time Offer: Buy a 1-month Gold membership today for only $1.00. As a valued Xbox LIVE? Silver member we invite you to join the world of Xbox LIVE Gold, where you will enjoy early access to demos, trailers downloads, discounts on your favorite marketplace content, plus the thrill of playing your favorite games online with your friends! For only $1.00 plus applicable taxes for the first month, your 1-month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership helps you get the most out of your Xbox experience.Your membership will automatically renew to a standard price monthly membership at the then current price, unless you change your renewal or cancel before your membership ends.> Pricing details can be viewed in the Account Management area of your gamer profile. For information about changing or canceling your membership and your membership refund policy, go to www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Lately a Lot of people are coming in complaining about microsoft auto renewing. EM DUH. It says that RIGHT ON THE SCREEN. "..by putting your credit card informaton on this screen you allow us to charge you unless you cancel or deny us the right to charge, etc blah blah blah...". Not exact words but you get it. I tell EVERYONE, just walk into a store. You get 13 months so this way you didnt "waste gas". I hate when people are being lazy. Only use your card online when your buying stuff from amazon and etc. Not something like this that gives you daily/monthly service(i.e. live, netflix, etc) that you know you will only want for a short period of time. Anyway, I also, in january or february I think found a 13 month card for $30 during that sale buy/amazon/best buy/ etc were having. That saved me money for my gf's live. Mine, when the time comes, if they dont hit 30 by next april, anytime between now and april, ill just use my discount at work and i pay $40 for 13 months. Im not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgeek Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Legitamate and trustworthy? Ebay. Its where I get mine every renewel they just email you the code straight away. And for $57 its better then everywhere else :) Here Thanks for that. Bookmarked :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted June 20, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 20, 2009 This is what people should read before subscribing: but but but but it's a trap! Evil MS etc etc :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 It's ?1 it the UK too, if this hasn't been mentioned already:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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