To start off, I'd like to say that XBox Live is amazing and worth every penny. Online gaming is incredibly fun and a quite good way to pass time.
That aside, there are downsides to XBox Live that can be avoided through prepaid cards. Number one, you always run the risk that unwarranted transactions will be made if your credit card information is stored on your XBox 360 system. It may not happen all that often, but it's best to avoid it all together.
The biggest reason to buy prepaid Xbox Live card is the renewal process that happens when you don't use one. If you order XBox Live through your system, it'll renew everytime your subscription runs out. This wouldn't be a problem except that it's not that easy to cancel. Instead of cancelling through your system, you have to go through the hassle of actually calling XBox Live support. Even then, depending on the representative you get, you may be hassled to keep your subscription because they really don't want you to cancel it. I'm guessing that's part of their job to convince you to keep it, but it still is frustrating to the person that is trying to cancel it.
You'll have to go through this process everytime you want to cancel if you don't use a prepaid card. Is that hassle really worth it? I don't think so. Therefore, avoid all of the problems by simply buying a prepaid card. You won't be sorry.
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From what I can find this is the cheapest cost per month option available for a live gold subscription. $3.3325 per month. What I don't get is why this credit card sized subscription card comes in such wasteful packaging. It comes in a rather large plastic packaging, which requires it to be shipped in a box. You get free shipping, but how wasteful. Why doesn't amazon just offer the code online and not eat the cost of shipping and at the same time be a little greener?
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This is the BEST deal I have ever found on the Xbox Live 12 Month Subscription.
I looked 6-10 different places for a deal on this and only found 1 close to this and that was wal-fart but I dislike shopping there so Amazon was the place to go.
This should be a guaranteed buy and you CAN'T beat the Price!!!
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My fiancee was under the $6 a month plan - this is a much better deal. We bought this card for $40, which is better than the $72 we WERE paying.
Xbox Live really contributes to the gaming experience. The connection to Netflix is almost enough to get it RIGHT there. It helps us to maximize use of our Netflix subscription AND any games we buy (expansion releases).
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Find the card on sale every so often each year. Don't pay the full price. The Xbox Live Gold is stellar and I love it, but I don't see how they charge $50 or more a year and you don't get any freebies...other than advanced demo downloads. They need to throw a bone for a free song or discounted DLC or a free rental every so often. I have spent well over $1000 in my 3 years with the Xbox 360 on peripherals, games and downloads. 2% of my money spent as a gift would have paid for 1600 points of DLC...that would be a nice thank you from Xbox 360 for keeping their community alive and well.
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My husband and I both have Xbox Live and it is a lot cheaper to buy this year-membership for $40/ea as opposed to paying $8.61/mo for both of us. Just to put it in perspective: I was paying about $200 a year but now I'm paying $80. I'm glad I finally wised up because this will save us a lot of money. If only I had realized this sooner!
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This is the best Xbox Live Gold card I have ever purchased. When it arrived I knew that just looking at the packaging I was in for a world of awesome. While rending open the package I suddenly noticed how great my muscles suddenly started looking. Upon entering the code into my account I was then able to complete the most impossible achievement challenges gaining a quick 10,000 gamer points, also my really hot next door neighbor came over and became my girlfriend. The next day I started to receive friend invites from celebrities including Ice T, Jimmy Fallon, and Carrot Top to name a few. So if you are looking for an Xbox Live Gold Card this is the one to get!
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Xbox Live is essential to playing your console and I would recommend it to any player, but don't go around dropping 50 dollars or more. The price can be found as low as 30 now so set some standards and do a little deal looking. The experience is worth paying, but don't pay more than you have to.
Happy buying.
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Although this is not a game I gave it a five star rating. Not just because it's cheaper than paying monthly directly from the company, but because of the peace of mind. One day my son calls me at work frantic because someone had hacked his account and purchased points with the credit card I had on the account. The matter was resolved and I was issued a refund but I would have been forever weary about using my credit card again. This way I don't have to. Oh, and it's CHEAPER!
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