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Old 18-10-2013, 10:05
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Great news for gold members.

Looks like Microsoft are extending the games with gold promotion beyond the end of the year

http://news.xbox.com/2013/10/xbox-360-games-with-gold

At E3 2013, we launched Games with Gold as a limited-time program to thank our Xbox Live Gold members. Within that short period of time, we’ve seen an overwhelming response, with more than 120 million hours played with Games with Gold titles. Today, as a part of the “Week of Xbox Live,” we’re excited to announce that we are making Games with Gold an ongoing benefit for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360.

Whether they are blockbuster AAA or popular arcade titles, Games with Gold continues to offer a diverse mix of games with two free Xbox 360 titles a month – yours to keep and at no additional cost. According to recent surveys, 97 percent of participating members have given their stamp of approval for Games with Gold, and we’re excited to continue bringing you great games every month as part of our ongoing commitment to providing great value on Xbox 360.

Don’t forget to download “Halo 3,” called “nothing short of epic” by IGN.com and available Oct. 16-31. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire and Major Nelson’s blog for new Games with Gold titles announced each month.
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Old 18-10-2013, 11:44
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Gutted selling my 360 as loved the majority of the free games. Would keep it but Mrs dazzy71 now has a 1 console policy in the house.

After a more then shaky PR start announcing X1 MS are now pulling out all the stops for the X1 and with this they are highlighting they are not forgetting the 360 owners.
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Old 18-10-2013, 14:22
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Yup, enjoying all this good news.

Hopefully we get more benefits as Xbox one owners as well. Even a free Arcade game a month would be a great bonus.
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Old 18-10-2013, 16:09
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Blimey, I had my suspicions this would happen, in a rather shocking turn of events MS have really been doing a great job recently with PR. LMAO

First dedicated serves confirmed for all games on X1 the other day, some great footage of the X1 UI and Ryse, Albert Penello stating the all games that are on display during the X1 tour/store shut-ins are outdated E3 versions and that the final games look much better and now this. Not bad at all.
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Old 18-10-2013, 16:12
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Blimey, I had my suspicions this would happen, in a rather shocking turn of events MS have really been doing a great job recently with PR. LMAO

First dedicated serves confirmed for all games on X1 the other day, some great footage of the X1 UI and Ryse, Albert Penello stating the all games that are on display during the X1 tour/store shut-ins are outdated E3 versions and that the final games look much better and now this. Not bad at all.
Microsoft have doing a pretty good job lately but I give it a week before they screw something up
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Old 18-10-2013, 16:14
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Microsoft have doing a pretty good job lately but I give it a week before they screw something up
Well yeah haha, let's not rock the boat now we're sailing.
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Old 18-10-2013, 16:18
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Well yeah haha, let's not rock the boat now we're sailing.
Haha

Still PS4 for me, but at the same time I want a strong MS to come out and push Sony. Competition is good.
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Old 18-10-2013, 17:18
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yep! great news!!!! hopefully us lot jumping on the X1 bandwagon will get summit aswell ... this ensures the X1 will be my main (livingroom) system with the PS4 & WiiU only being used for exclusives!!!

(i know its offtopic but im so glad the X1 has **dualband** (2/5ghz) wifi built-in ... which is summit both the PS4 & WiiU are lacking!!!)
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Old 18-10-2013, 17:23
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yep! great news!!!! hopefully us lot jumping on the X1 bandwagon will get summit aswell ... this ensures the X1 will be my main (livingroom) system with the PS4 & WiiU only being used for exclusives!!!

(i know its offtopic but im so glad the X1 has **dualband** (2/5ghz) wifi built-in ... which is summit both the PS4 & WiiU are lacking!!!)
Dualband is good, but I'd just go wired as it's better
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Old 18-10-2013, 17:31
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Dualband is good, but I'd just go wired as it's better
ive never has any problems with wifi! ... get 105mb via 5ghz (outta 120) on speedtest sites & low ping!!! ... but each 2 their own i guess!!
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Old 18-10-2013, 17:35
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ive never has any problems with wifi! ... get 105mb via 5ghz (outta 120) on speedtest sites & low ping!!! ... but each 2 their own i guess!!
I was just being picky

Most of my stuff in the house is wireless and have no issues.
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Old 18-10-2013, 17:52
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Blimey, I had my suspicions this would happen, in a rather shocking turn of events MS have really been doing a great job recently with PR. LMAO

First dedicated serves confirmed for all games on X1 the other day, some great footage of the X1 UI and Ryse, Albert Penello stating the all games that are on display during the X1 tour/store shut-ins are outdated E3 versions and that the final games look much better and now this. Not bad at all.
They are announcing a lot of good things lately

If i'm being honest if the last 2 weeks was the first we where hearing about the next gen consoles, i might of considered an X1 first

Dedicated servers Vs a Bundles having games delayed

Exclusives hitting at launch VS exclusives getting delayed

I'm now much more interested in an X1 and the first price drop / incredibly valued bundles after about 6 months might push me towards taking the plunge
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Old 18-10-2013, 18:04
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Haha

Still PS4 for me, but at the same time I want a strong MS to come out and push Sony. Competition is good.
There's something very wrong with you. Sadist.


They are announcing a lot of good things lately

If i'm being honest if the last 2 weeks was the first we where hearing about the next gen consoles, i might of considered an X1 first

Dedicated servers Vs a Bundles having games delayed

Exclusives hitting at launch VS exclusives getting delayed

I'm now much more interested in an X1 and the first price drop / incredibly valued bundles after about 6 months might push me towards taking the plunge
Considering how bad of an image MS had at E3 I think it's clear things are changing a little and this past weeks news has undoubtedly helped. I wonder (and hope) it's due to the change in management, maybe we'll see a different side to Microsoft? It needs to happen if I'm honest, if they have any hope of surviving this industry.

It's interesting to note your change of perspective on the console.
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Old 18-10-2013, 18:25
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There's something very wrong with you sadist.


I will get an X1 at some point, I need Quantum Break, it's just not worth the launch price imo.

Should be a cracking bit of kit though
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Old 18-10-2013, 18:33
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I will get an X1 at some point, I need Quantum Break, it's just not worth the launch price imo.

Should be a cracking bit of kit though
It is expensive I agree. I understand anyway. Playstation offers its own experience and that's the best way for everyone really. I will also pick up a PS4 later on down the line and it will be exciting to have a new experience like that.
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Old 18-10-2013, 21:42
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It is expensive I agree. I understand anyway. Playstation offers its own experience and that's the best way for everyone really. I will also pick up a PS4 later on down the line and it will be exciting to have a new experience like that.
Yeah, for me Sony exclusives win hence why I'm getting the PS4 first, but next year an X1 will be sat there with Forza

Don't know why people would restrict themselves personally, the companies don't care, so why be overly loyal, only that person loses out IMO.
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Old 19-10-2013, 00:27
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Yeah, for me Sony exclusives win hence why I'm getting the PS4 first, but next year an X1 will be sat there with Forza

Don't know why people would restrict themselves personally, the companies don't care, so why be overly loyal, only that person loses out IMO.
2D is ridiculously loyal to Microsoft. Guess he thinks he's getting a gold console off them or something.

Sorry Darkthunder but the guy is really annoying!
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Old 19-10-2013, 00:35
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There's something very wrong with you. Sadist.




Considering how bad of an image MS had at E3 I think it's clear things are changing a little and this past weeks news has undoubtedly helped. I wonder (and hope) it's due to the change in management, maybe we'll see a different side to Microsoft? It needs to happen if I'm honest, if they have any hope of surviving this industry.

It's interesting to note your change of perspective on the console.
This is all good news as Darkthunder said competition is good it will push both ms and sony to get the best out of their products , which is a win win for us gamers
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Old 19-10-2013, 00:59
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2D is ridiculously loyal to Microsoft. Guess he thinks he's getting a gold console off them or something.

Sorry Darkthunder but the guy is really annoying!
^ See what I mean?
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Old 19-10-2013, 01:03
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This is all good news as Darkthunder said competition is good it will push both ms and sony to get the best out of their products , which is a win win for us gamers
Yep, and I appreciate the difference in the machines. This is why I understand people will choose PS4, even though the launch games aren't for me, it will offer an experience that is different to X1, and it's that experience that I will enjoy when I finally pick one up, just like the PS3. It felt like a new world opened up to me.
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Old 19-10-2013, 01:24
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2D is ridiculously loyal to Microsoft. Guess he thinks he's getting a gold console off them or something.

Sorry Darkthunder but the guy is really annoying!
Have you been drinking? because this is really off topic, especially after 2d just said he was getting a ps4 in the future.
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Old 19-10-2013, 09:55
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2D is ridiculously loyal to Microsoft. Guess he thinks he's getting a gold console off them or something.

Sorry Darkthunder but the guy is really annoying!
Personally not had a problem with 2D. I actually have on my 360 friend list

I have noticed a lot of hostility on this forum lately which was one of the reasons I stopped posting but hey I don't mind either of you guys
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Old 19-10-2013, 10:38
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2D is ridiculously loyal to Microsoft. Guess he thinks he's getting a gold console off them or something.

Sorry Darkthunder but the guy is really annoying!
It's nothing to do with being 'loyal' m8. It's the games that he likes and it so happens that the one's he does like the most are on the 360. He just likes games/gaming in general but don't we all.
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Old 19-10-2013, 10:51
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Just doing GFG for 6 months was pretty cynical in my opinion. I'm glad that MS has extended this initiative, I just hope that it gets the titles it deserves and isn't just some cheap PR stunt.

Xbox Live is finally worth the money. I always thought £40 a year for matchmaking was a bit of a joke.
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Old 19-10-2013, 11:31
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Just doing GFG for 6 months was pretty cynical in my opinion. I'm glad that MS has extended this initiative, I just hope that it gets the titles it deserves and isn't just some cheap PR stunt.

Xbox Live is finally worth the money. I always thought £40 a year for matchmaking was a bit of a joke.
One of the reasons I went onto PC gaming FF. Was fed up having to pay MS £40 just to game on line.
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