I don't understand the "microsoft is making you pay to use your internet connection" statements. That's not how I'd describe it. XBL is a subscription based service that you use over the internet. It's like having basic cable and upgrading to the premium channels or paying for a magazine subscription that comes through the mail. If you want those services, you have to pay for them. you're not forced to get those products. I know the global economy is rough, but is it really that hard to come up with $50/yr? Get a job people. Mow someone's grass. Shovel a driveway. Rake some leaves. Wash some cars. It's unbelievable how difficult it appears to be for folks to get $50. Probably related to the fact that you can't get people to do anything anymore. (Society....what has happened to you?)
I've been playing console online games since the days of way back and I have to admit, the XBL service is the best. Not sure how they do it, but it sure is nice never having to worry about games dropping out, lagging, cheaters/glitchers, servers locking up, unbalanced matchmaking, etc. I watched some guys playing COD:WaW on the PS3 (very beautiful graphics, I admit) and it was crazy. the connections would vary, characters would occasionally skip across the screen, games would sometimes drop due to server/host issues. It was a mess. It reminded me of the SOCOM (my most favoritest game in all the land!!!) days on PS2. That stuff should not be happening.
Don't get me wrong free is great! Sometimes, though, you get what you pay for.
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