Costs will rise in the future – says exec Speaking online this week with Bonus Round , Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said that Xbox Live won’t be as cheap in the future. Indeed, the industry soothsayer says that it will one day cost from “50 to a 100 bucks”, probably within the next year or two.
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Pachter predicts pricey Xbox Live (Ferrago)
Not a fan of the 100-friend limit on Xbox Live? Blame the kid down the street still playing Halo 2 for the original Xbox. The online service, which originally launched during Microsoft’s first console generation, was designed to handle no more than 100 friends.
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Xbox Live’s 100 friend limit blamed on Halo 2 support (Geek.com)
Microsoft has launched an Xbox LIVE dashboard update that contains all kinds of new goodies, plus a look towards the future. While you can download the update today, some of the newer features won’t be available until Thursday, August 13. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you have to look forward to
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Xbox LIVE Update Launches Today (Network World)
Xbox Live grew a notch Tuesday with the release of several updates to the service. The new features include the ability to download complete video games and play them without a disc, expanded capabilities for Netflix movies, new ways to make your avatar snappier, and an better rating ability.
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Microsoft Issues Slew of Xbox Live Updates (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
Microsoft has introduced a slew of new features for its Xbox Live service, including ‘Games on Demand,’ online manuals, an improved Netflix user interface and advanced avatar customization options.
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Microsoft invokes GoD to update Xbox Live (TG Daily)