Gold members dominate Xbox LIVE

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Microsoft today announced that over 10 million of their Xbox LIVE subscribers are signed up to the Gold service. Microsoft currently has an Xbox LIVE user base of around 25 million subscribers, and with nearly half of them now paying for the service, Microsoft appears to have hit a gold mine.

According to IGN, Microsoft’s Dennis Durkin, head of Interactive Entertainment Business, spoke at the Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference in Phoenix Arizona earlier today.

At the conference he made mention that almost half of their 25 million members are now paying Microsoft $60 a year to be a part of the Xbox LIVE Gold service. If that many users are paying for the service, Microsoft’s yearly revenue will be around $750 Million, not including all purchases that players make using DLC and games on their Xbox’s.

Microsoft recently increased their yearly pricing for Xbox LIVE gold around the world, stating that these services showed that users are getting a lot of content for their money. The company also introduced a lower priced family subscription, that allows up to four other members to have access to a gold account.

Xbox LIVE Gold allows members to not only play games online, but also gives them access to a host of services via Facebook, Twitter and ESPN in the U.S, to Last.FM and more in Europe.

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AntPosted:

To all that say they are going to lose money, you'll still buy the service won't you? I mean, its not like your're going to switch to PSN over 1 price hitch. You need to do your research before you post and figure out what new features are coming to xbox which means an increase in price was needed to support more developments.

pvtpunchuPosted:

yeah now that they are raising the prices to $60!!!!! yeah they are gona loose cash now -_-

rodneyseatonPosted:

so these people are saYin that they are goin to be chargin more for xbox live

Cooki3Posted:

My Point Proven from another news feed where paying for more than why they say where a paid sub. its out rages. why are we paying this much. Its not like its a natural resource, if anything drop prices

CDA9887Posted:

I am paying for useless shit that i never use. Netflix, zune, ect. All i do is play online not that other mumbo jumbo

Jacob8hockeyPosted:

Suck it up and pay the price or switch to ps3. Why not make the money? If you worked for MS you would want to raise the price and get more money.

HybrinityPosted:

TTG-Jammer they should lower this price, over 10 million people paying $60 a year, not including msp, and dlc purchasing come on, lower the price to $30!

i would have to agree. many people play games/buy them from GoDemand and then buy all dlc for them which in a total costs anything from 40-60+ the 50anual charge for 12 months+1month is a complete rip, i could go to PS3 2-3yeas ago and get a better deal/since ps3 been out. MONEYWISE that is... too much money for what? a new dash update with pretty interface and slightly better security.. get a grip and lower the price and give us more content, i dont know LIKE INTERNET browsing or something better!

SniperkillerGH3Posted:

Wrong They Make More Most People I Know Dont Buy 1Year Card We Buy Ether 1 Or 3 Months
My Account Refills 1 Month With My Debit Card Thats 120 A Year Double The Amount Announced
Then The 3 Months You Would Have To Buy 4 And The Cost 25 So Thats 100
So There Making More Then 750 Millions

DecyferGamingPosted:

Pfft your Happy now Microsoft? Fat Stick eating ****...

NetflixPosted:

they should lower this price, over 10 million people paying $60 a year, not including msp, and dlc purchasing come on, lower the price to $30!


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