Microsoft aquires 'Xbox Gold' domains

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Microsoft has registered at least 16 domains which revolve around the 'Xbox Gold' name.

The latest series of purchases date from February 23, with the purchase of the XboxGold.com domain.

Sources report that Microsoft has filed complaints over owned domains including XboxGold.org and Xbox-Gold.com.

The list of domains bought by Microsoft include the following:
XboxGold.biz
XboxGold.com.co
XboxGold.us
XboxGold.at
XboxGold.ch
XboxGold.jp
XboxGold.mx
XboxGold.ru
XboxGold.tw
XboxGold.fr

At this time, it is unclear as to exactly what Microsoft is planning regarding Xbox Gold. It could be Microsoft simply protecting its brand.
Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Gold subscription service is often referred to as Xbox Gold. So could Microsoft could be planning on making a name switch for its online service as we head into the next gen Xbox?

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ZyphrPosted:

Most likely to be used to purchase Xbox Gold. (Live)

PlusnetPosted:

NaughtyNuts
MTV
Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


More than likely.


it's going to be used for people like Bill Gates O_O


o__O

UMPPosted:

MTV
Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


More than likely.


it's going to be used for people like Bill Gates O_O

PlusnetPosted:

Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


More than likely.

SOGPosted:

Soulful
Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


Most likely, I wonder how that will work.


Pretty much how it works as of now, Pay by card, receive code by email.

UMPPosted:

Soulful
Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


Most likely, I wonder how that will work.


Paying for memberships online!!!

UMPPosted:

Buying gold from the internet =)

SOGPosted:

Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


I'm guessing they are for SOMETHING to do with the next-gen console.

StarifyPosted:

Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


Yea, I agree. Probably different sites that will hold different features for Gold members and stuff. I really want to see why they bought that many though. We will just have to find out for ourselves. :)

SynybunPosted:

Mazur it'll probably be a premium service for the new xbox.


I couldn't think of anything else it would be.


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