Xbox Live Raising Prices in November

Date: Monday, August 30 @ 13:15:06 UTC
Topic: Xbox Live

Just received this email as I'm sure many members have today, Just wanted to share this information with anybody that is not currently subscribed to Xbox Live Gold, or who's plans are running out soon. If you don't upgrade or extend your account by Nov 1st, afterwards you will be on the new plan which has higher prices. The yearly renewal fee is going up $10 a year.

Xbox Live is still the #1 service in online gaming, why not lock in at the best rate right now, and if you are a current subscriber you even get a $20 discount! So for a year it is only $39.99, that's 30% off!

Go to http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/pricelock/default.htm to lock in your discount and lower rate today!



Thank you for being a valued member of Xbox LIVE Gold. We hope you are enjoying the many exciting and exclusive features that are included in your membership. We wanted to let you know about an upcoming price increase for your Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and how you can lock in your current price to continue enjoying everything you've come to love about Xbox LIVE, plus all the upcoming additions including ESPN and Hulu Plus.

Over the past seven years, Xbox LIVE has evolved from an online gaming platform to an all-in-one gaming and entertainment service. As an Xbox LIVE Gold member, you can not only play blockbuster games, such as Halo: Reach with your friends online, you can also stream movies from Netflix* and music from Last.fm right to your TV. You can even connect with friends near and far on Facebook® and Twitter™. Plus, you also enjoy exclusive discounts and early access to game demos.

And we aren't even close to being done. This holiday, Xbox LIVE is adding new Gold features, including ESPN and Video Kinect, with Hulu Plus coming on Xbox LIVE in 2011.

• With ESPN on Xbox LIVE, you can stream and watch over 3,500 live and on-demand sporting events plus highlights.*

• Video Kinect allows you to chat with family and friends on the big screen, right from the comfort of your living room—no headset or controller required.*

• With Hulu Plus on Xbox LIVE you will be able to enjoy a customized Hulu Plus experience that will include Kinect navigation and Xbox LIVE Parties*

Besides launching the new features and titles, we will also be increasing the price of Gold membership on November 1, 2010. The new prices are as follows:


Old Price New Price

1-Month Gold Subscription $7.99 $9.99

3-Month Gold Subscription $19.99 $24.99

12-Month Gold Subscription $49.99 $59.99





At only $5 per month, our 12-month offer continues to be your best value. And, because you are a loyal member, we want to give you the opportunity to lock in your current price with an additional discount. Click here or log on to Xbox LIVE from your console to review and take advantage of these limited time offers.




We hope that you will continue to enjoy all the great gaming, entertainment, and social experiences that Xbox LIVE has to bring today—and in the future.

Sincerely,

The Xbox LIVE Team


USA
1M Gold: $7.99 (now) - $9.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)
3M Gold: $19.99 (now) - $24.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)
12M Gold: $49.99 (now) - $59.99 (starting Nov 1, 2010)

UK
1M Gold: 4.99 GBP (now) - 5.99 GBP (starting Nov 1, 2010)

Canada
1M Gold: $8.99 CAD (now) - $9.99 CAD (starting Nov 1, 2010)

Mexico
12M Gold: 499 Pesos (now) - 599 Pesos (starting Nov 1, 2010)



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