Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Subscription Card
• Xbox 360 Chatpad for fast texting and Xbox 360 Wired Headset
• Xbox 360 game PGR 4
• Online multiplayer gaming
• Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Last.fm - Right from your TV!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EKTF60
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.9 x 4 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,590 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #9 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Networking
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Upgrade to Xbox LIVE Gold.
Experience the best in gaming and entertainment with Xbox LIVE Gold. Raise the curtain on your own instant movie night with thousands of HD movies and TV episodes streamed instantly from Netflix. (Netflix membership sold separately). Invite friends all over the world to connect, cheer and play online multiplayer games. And as a Gold member, you’ll enjoy exclusive Deals of the Week that save you money and special sneak-peak game demos that give you early access to the newest and latest.

Get the Xbox LIVE party going strong with the Messenger Gold Pack. Play multiplayer games online and use the chatpad for easy texting or voice chat on the wired headset while you play. The Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack makes it easier than ever to connect with friends and family no matter where they are.

12-Month Gold Subscription lets you play online games with friends

Chatpad attaches to the Xbox 360® controller for easy texting.

Wired headset lets you voice chat while you play

Full Xbox 360® Games on Demand

Get racing with the Xbox 360 hit PGR® 4

Access to thousands of HD movies from Netflix (sold separately)*

Connect with friends using Facebook

Post Tweets on Twitter**

Stream personalized radio from Last.fm

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Features

Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Subscription Card

Xbox 360 Chatpad for fast texting

Xbox 360 Wired Headset

Xbox 360 game PGR® 4

Online multiplayer gaming

Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Last.fm - Right from your TV!

Xbox LIVE Gold Subscription Card Redemption

Become a new Xbox LIVE Gold Member:
a. Connect your Xbox 360 to a broadband internet connection.
b. In the dashboard, select My Xbox, Sign-on, Create Profile and then follow the instructions to create your account.
c. Now select your new profile in My Xbox, select Join Xbox LIVE.
d. Follow the easy on-screen instructions, redeem your code and enjoy!

Or extend your existing Xbox LIVE Gold Membership:
a. Sign in to Xbox LIVE from My Xbox in the dashboard.
b. Choose Manage Account, select Memberships, and select your membership plan.
c. Choose Redeem Code and enjoy!

Xbox LIVE is the online game and entertainment service for Xbox 360.
Connect for free and you’ll find game demos so you can try before you buy and tons of free videos, trailers and more. Plus you’ll have access to Game Add-ons like new songs and adventures to extend the life of your favorite games. What’s more, thousands of downloadable HD movies and TV episodes are available with the press of a button.

Play…
The best selection of games in all-new ways. Exciting online competitions such as “1 vs 100,” innovative downloadable games like “Shadow Complex,” and full versions of Xbox 360 games available digitally with Games on Demand. Xbox LIVE brings a whole new wave of fun straight to your living room.

Watch… Your favorite films and shows from the largest global TV and movie library on any console. Create your own on-demand movie night from the largest global TV and movie library on any console! Stream thousands of HD movies and TV shows from Netflix and Video Marketplace.

Share… The fun with your friends on the biggest social network on the planet. Xbox LIVE gives you the power to connect almost anywhere with Facebook and Twitter integration, and video and photo parties with your friends.

* Xbox LIVE Gold membership and Netflix unlimited membership (sold separately) required for Netflix instant streaming. See Netflix Terms of Use for details about Netflix service.

Product Description

Get the Xbox LIVE party going strong with the Messenger Gold Pack. Play multiplayer games online and use the chatpad for easy texting or voice chat on the wired headset while you play. The Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack makes it easier than ever to connect with friends and family no matter where they are.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars XBOX Live Gold - Best Deal, September 16, 2009

By 

Tyler M. P. (Edna Bay, AK USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack (Video Game)

This is an exceptional value.

I recently purchased an XBOX 360 Arcade, and I got into XBOX Live with the free month of Gold. I loved it so much I began looking around for some good deals on Live 12 month Gold cards on Amazon. I stumbled across this bundle, and decided that for only $8.99 more than buying a year of Live Gold directly through my 360 - I'd give this a shot because of all of the great extras.

Let me run down the items included and what I think of them:

12 Month Gold Subscription Card:
This is not a 12 Month + 1 free card like the other sold on Amazon - this is strictly 12 months, which is fine by me, I got my first month free of charge just for signing up.

XBOX 360 Live Chat Pad:
This device clips on seamlessly to your XBOX 360 controller, and sits in a position that is very convenient and accessible to use. It is back lit, and works very well for typing messages, or communicating with MSN Messenger contacts if you are using XBOX Live Gold on your 360. It even has a shortcut button to pull up your messenger contacts so you can start chatting right away. The buttons have a nice tactile 'click' to them, but they're not too firm. The device also has a headset connector port on the bottom for use with the included XBOX 360 communicator headset. (NOTE: this chat pad headset port will not work with the original launch model communicator headsets that had the mute and volume controls on the connector).

XBOX 360 Communicator Headset:
I have no issues at all with this headset. I also have a launch model one without the inline volume control and mute switch that this newer model has, and I have to say I much prefer this newer model. Not only does it have a better appearance without the bulky connector, I like the ability to clip the controls to your shirt, and I also hear a notably higher volume level that is available on this model compared to the the launch model headset I also have. It's much easier to hear my friends on Live with this headset.

Project Gotham Racing 4:
For a free pack in, this game is excellent. The graphics aren't the most outstanding on 360, but they are very well done. It's a fun game to play with friends, and even a good experience as a single player title. I found it to be yet another great reason to choose this bundle over buying just a 12 month gold subscription. This edition comes in a normal green 360 package, not the silver/gray platinum hits packaging.

NOTE:
This package also (at the time I purchased it) includes a Netflix trial subscription so you can stream movies to your 360 using your Gold account.

Closing comment:
For only $8.99 more than just buying a 12 Month Gold subscription, you're getting PRG4 (a $19 value), a Chat pad ($24 value), a Live Communicator headset ($19 value), and a free netflix trial. If you haven't got these items already and you need a year of live - this deal is hard to beat.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An XBox bargain...how cool!, April 1, 2009

By 

William Schaefer "Billytech" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack (Video Game)

Just when my subscription to Live! was about to run out, I caught this little bargain. Snap it up quick while it's still around. For slightly more than the years cost, you'll get the chatpad, (AWESOME) a new (And DIFFERENT) headset and a game. I didn't think I'd like or use the chatpad, but oh yes, I like it! It lights up so you can type in the dark with absolutely no problem, and you'll text as quick as you can talk with just a few minutes practice.
A real bargain!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great deal, December 17, 2008

By 

Julissa Perez "mojuice" (mass) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack (Video Game)

I was going to buy the live card and headset seperately for my nephews birthday, which wouldve costed me around $60.00. Spending an extra $10.00 he gets a game and the text pad. This is a great package for you xbox live gamers, gives you everything you need for a great price.