Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack
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- 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
Product information
| ASIN | B001EKTF60 |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 7, 2008 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,487 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #20 in Xbox Live Subscriptions |
| Pricing | The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price. |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 5.9 x 4 inches; 14.4 Ounces |
| Binding | Video Game |
| Item model number | CXC-00001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Date First Available | July 7, 2004 |
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Product Description
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.
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!
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.
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Buying a membership on line through the XBOX 360 itself is normally sold at list price. Amazon sells membership cards at a discount, and prices fluctuate. The discounted price of this package might be anywhere from a few dollars more than the base membership cost, but chances are that even if you found the membership card at a good discount, the extra cost of this package would be worth it.
The chat pad is very useful even if you don't chat. If you decide to buy the membership on line instead of buying this package, you can do so with a credit card, but entering your information is very awkward without the chat pad. Anything you do where you need to enter information such as a shipping address or even configuration information becomes easier with it. Since the chat pad offers an elegant solution for entering anything that needs typing, you will probably find yourself ahead even if you use nothing else in this bundle but the membership card.
The headset is a basic wired one. Even if you have a headset, this one is essentially "free" compared to buying the chat pad and membership separately. The package would still be a good deal even without it and it can't hurt to have a spare.
You can read the reviews of the video game in its listing and decide if you want it. If you don't, you could always sell it or give it away, but with the glut of them on the market due to people buying this package, you should not expect to be able to sell it for more than a few dollars. Likewise if the game is a big draw, you could buy it cheaply without this package. If you want both the game and the membership, you might end up with a "free" chat pad and headset by buying the package instead.
In summary, there's a good chance that if you need even one of the items in the package in addition to the membership, you will come out ahead and find the rest useful. Although it's unlikely that Microsoft will offer discounts for the base membership on line, that may not be the case when it comes closer to renewal. If they offer you a renewal at a 40% discount, you should consider buying the pack if you had absolute plans to buy another chat pad or wanted both the game and headset.
If you do end up renewing on line instead, make sure to cancel automatic renewal once your purchase takes effect. This package might end up being your best bet the next time.
Generally, you can find 12-Month subscription cards for less than the $49.99 M$ will charge you. In fact, Amazon and Walmart (am I allowed to say that?) had a price war recently where the 12-Month card went all the way down to $30! So, I figured if I was going to spend that kind of money, what else can I get?
I found this package and figured it was time to add to my xbox toys. I had a headset already, as well as PGR 4 (Project Gotham Racing 4, but the 12-month card and the text pad were new to the collection. So, I purchased the bundle. Overall, if you don't have any of the stuff in the package, it's a great thing to have. I am going to break it down piece by piece for future buyers:
-12-Month Subscription - Xbox Live is great. I can't say enough about it. The only negative is the yearly price. Others do not charge to use their system to play games online. M$ does. I feel it's worth it still, but I have hopes that one day it will be closer to that $30 mark direct from M$. This is why the package did not get a 5-star rating.
-Headset - This is the same headset you get with every console. It's your basic headset but it does the job. It's certainly not a Turtle Beach headset, but it's good!
-Text Pad - If you have friends on xbox live, this is well worth it if you pass messages back and forth. I prefer this over voice messages. The text pad is great and allows you to type and use symbols quickly. Also, it's light and does not interfere with using the controller unless you hold it in the middle somehow. It's backlit too for those who game in the dark. Big fan!
-PGR 4 - I would read a separate review for it, but for the price you get it for here, it is well worth it. PGR is one of my favorite series. It includes high end sports car manufacturers as well as motorcycles this time around. It also has a more arcade race feeling versus a simulator, which makes it more fun for those who like to drift and button mash their way to the finish line.
Overall, 4-stars, but closer to 4.5.

