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Microsoft Raising Xbox Live Gold Subscription Prices, Gamers Groan

Microsoft increases Xbox Live Gold subscription prices.
Pull out those wallets, gamers. In a post on his blog, Xbox Live programming director Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) announced that the price for a one-year Xbox Live Gold subscription will increase $10 starting November 1st. Gamers who already have a Gold subscription can renew it for a discounted rate of $39.99, rather than pay the new rate of $59.99. The one-month and three-month Gold subscription prices will also increase, to $9.99 and $24.99 respectively (increases of $2 and $5). So, really, you'll get the best value by renewing your subscription, or, if you don't have one, registering before November rolls around. Understandably, this move has been eliciting groans from the gaming community. But, with its simplicity and array of features, Xbox Live is the king of online gaming services. So, unfortunately, you get what you pay for, folks.

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