Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack

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Product Features

• Includes Project Gotham Racing 4 game
• 12 Month Gold Subscription to play online with friends
• Chat Pad that attaches to the controller for easy texting
• Wired Headset for voice chat
• Buy the bundle and save vs. buying each item separately

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001EKTF60
• Item Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #442 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get the best value as you go for the Gold and enter the online multiplayer gaming arena. Millions of gamers are online to meet, chat, play, strategize and compete together. With a Gold subscription you can get the most out of Xbox LIVE including online play, text, voice and video chat as well as access to exclusive game content. You'll also have access to instant streaming from Netflix*. Xbox LIVE® 12-month Messenger Gold Pack includes:

• 12 Month Gold Subscription to play online.
• Chat Pad that attaches to your controller for easy texting.
• Xbox 360 Wired Headset for voice chat.
• Added Bonus — Full PGR® 4 game included.

* Streaming from Netflix requires Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Netflix unlimited subscription plan.

The Xbox LIVE Experience

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		Xbox LIVE® connects you to friends, family and the world's largest online entertainment center, allowing you to play games, watch movies, and share moments on the couch or around the world.1 Be Entertained Instant Movie Night: Xbox 360® offers instant streaming of some feature films and television shows from Netflix; free to Xbox LIVE Gold members who also have a Netflix unlimited subscription plan.2 Extensive On-Demand HD Library: The Xbox 360 Video Marketplace has over 1,000 hours of HD movies and TV shows. Download the latest hit television shows like 30 Rock, and The Office, or even get a little old school with A-Team. If it's HD movies you crave, check out the latest blockbusters, the best in family films, cult classics, horror and much more. Movies and TV shows are also available in standard definition. Your Personal Game Room: Play classics like PAC-MAN, Galaga Legions, Bejeweled 2 and UNO as well as innovative new titles like Braid and Castle Crashers exclusively for download from Xbox LIVE Arcade. Where Community Plays First: The Community Games channel on Xbox LIVE will include creatively diverse games developed by the community, for the community only on Xbox 360. The Game Goes On and On: Xbox LIVE extends the life of your favorite games through the ability to quickly and easily download additional levels, map packs, songs and more.3 Downloadable content and entertainment is available on LIVE Marketplace as well as xbox.com. Be Social Leading Social Network: Xbox LIVE is the world's largest social entertainment network on your TV. Use text, IM, voice or video chat to connect your friends, family and the entertainment you love. Entertainment Shared: Xbox 360 allows you to create a virtual party on your TV with up to eight friends. With LIVE Party, voice chat while you play games, share photos real-time and entertain friends across town or around the world. Online Multiplayer Gaming: Play your favorite games with your friends, no matter where they are. Halo® 3, MaddenTM NFL 09, FIFA 09, Call of Duty®, Gears of War® 2, Fable®II and other hot games suddenly have a whole new dimension. Be Expressive Express Yourself: Create a customizable, animated Avatar and literally jump into the world of Xbox LIVE.4 Your Avatar is your game face throughout the new Xbox experience — whether you're a LIVE Party host, playing online or chatting with a friend. Show Off Your Skills: With new ways to earn achievements and set yourself apart with your ever-growing Gamerscore, Xbox LIVE continues to be the best place to play games online. Master Your Entertainment: Take charge of your entertainment, any day of the week — movie night on Sunday, game show contestant on Monday, share new photos on Thursday, and play video games on Friday. It's ALL at your fingertips with Xbox LIVE.
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Xbox LIVE Membership Overview

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Xbox LIVE features two levels of membership, the free Silver and the paid Gold. Xbox LIVE® Silver Memberships A Silver membership is included with the Xbox 360® console. All you need is a broadband internet connection to access exclusive game content! Download standard and high-definition movies, TV shows to enjoy great entertainment on your Xbox. Enjoy text and voice chat. Membership is free. Xbox LIVE® Gold Memberships With a Gold membership you get all of Silver level benefits PLUS much more. Experience great online multiplayer game play including additional exclusive and early access gaming content. More entertainment choices with access to instant streaming from Netflix in November 2008 (Netflix unlimited subscription plan required). Features video chat along with text and voice chat. Membership for a monthly subscription fee. Xbox LIVE® Gold Packs and Subscription Cards Pick the membership that best fit your needs. Get more for your money with a 12- or 3-month Gold Pack or pay as you play with 12-month+1, 3-month, or 1-month subscription cards. Microsoft® Points Microsoft Points enhance game play and entertainment on Xbox 360®. Redeem them on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for exclusive game content, arcade games, themes, HD movies and TV Shows, and more. Microsoft Points can also be used to purchase music in Zune® Marketplace.

 

Xbox LIVE Services Overview

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		Xbox LIVE® Marketplace Xbox LIVE Marketplace is your one stop gaming and entertainment shop. Download new game content, try out game demos before you buy, watch trailers of upcoming games, try and buy great arcade titles, and purchase new themes and gamer pictures to customize your Xbox 360® Dashboard and Gamercard. You can also download and watch the latest HD movies and TV shows, music videos and more. Free Demo Games - There's no need to wait for a disc in the mail! Grab playable game demos from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and check them out now. New Game Content - Use Microsoft Points to download new maps, vehicles, characters, weapons, and more for blockbuster titles like Halo® 3, Gears of War® 2, and Call of Duty®. Even download your favorite tunes to play on Rock Band™ and Guitar Hero™. Xbox LIVE® Arcade Xbox LIVE Arcade is the place to check out a variety of games for your Xbox 360 console. Try challenging puzzle games, family board and card games, retro arcade favorites, and more! Download fun and easy-to-play classics like Frogger and Sonic The Hedgehog, or with a Gold membership play online with friends and conquer games like Castle Crashers, Geometry War 2 and Assault Heroes™ 2. Get the family together for UNO or Marble Blast Ultra. Xbox LIVE Arcade has the largest collection of fun social games.

¹Hard drive recommended for LIVE, and is required for some features. LIVE Gold membership and/or other fees may apply. See xbox.com/live.
²Streaming from Netflix requires Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Netflix unlimited subscription plan.
³Games and downloadable content sold separately.
⁴256 MB memory unit or greater required to customize avatars.

Product Description

The 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack has everything you need to get the most out of Xbox LIVE including online play, text, and voice chat.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money., December 24, 2008

By	W. R. Hendricks (Fort Pierce, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I was back and forth over whether to buy this pack, or the one with the camera, but in the end I figured this out to be the best deal. You get 12 months of Xbox Live, the messenger keypad, a headset, AND PGR4. Just the Live and Messenger would be about $60 - $70 alone. Not that PGR4 is a must have game, or having the messenger is mandatory for anything. I would rather have PGR4 then the few little arcade games you get with the camera bundle.

6 of 6 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 (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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!

6 of 6 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 

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.