Xbox Dashboard Ads

I hope that ever xbox 360 user is outraged about this.

http://videogamesrepublic.com/?p=6837

You pay for Xbox Live and get ads on your dashboard? In almost every case that a company uses ads is to make up for providing free services to it's base. Placing ads on the xbox plus collecting a cuts from advertisers only shows how blanetly greedy Microsoft can be.

Let me know what you think.

P.S. This post isn't meant to be breaking news. This is just one more reason why I have issues with Microsoft. I don't hate them, I just whish they pulled business moves that put the customer first.

You're not forced to watch it.

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Im not.

Actually its a very effective and smart way to advertise.

With new inventions like TIVO and the internet, there are bound to be advertisers looking for a new way to advertise while spending the least amount of money.

Using X box LIVE which is a very popular media vechicle is smart. (X box 360 equals the media class)

Wouldn't more ads mean more money to MS, which will probably mean cheaper live fees or live improvements? Just saying...

They've been around for quite a while now. This isn't news. Besides, they're not intrusive, so it's a non-issue.

Wouldn't more ads mean more money to MS, which will probably mean cheaper live fees or live improvements? Just saying...

boredy-Mcbored

I don't find myself caring.Cherokee_Jack

That, the Live Fee and accessory prices, all show their greed (without mentioning Vista and DX10, etc).

You're not forced to watch it.

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D00nut

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

Are theseads in the usa only cause here in the uk i see no ads

You're not forced to watch it.

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D00nut

your not forced to watch it its not like commercials they are adverts on the main pages of the NXE interface and thats all, if its tastefully done out of the way then im fine with it....otherwise its not gonna bother me.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]I don't find myself caring.BoloTheGreat

It's pretty weird because they're not there all the time. They're suppose to be on the Spotlight section right? But earlier I was scrolling through it and there where no non-game related ads there. Even when they are there it's not that big of a deal. But if these ads because the type that opens up and covers the whole screen that's when I'll have a problem, but I doubt that will ever happen.

[QUOTE="D00nut"]

You're not forced to watch it.

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nVidiaGaMer

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

[QUOTE="BoloTheGreat"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]I don't find myself caring.beast667

[QUOTE="beast667"][QUOTE="BoloTheGreat"] You know, after my initial RAGE!!!! I've got used to the idea. I just hope they at least stop increasing the LIVE charges though. Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="beast667"][QUOTE="BoloTheGreat"] You know, after my initial RAGE!!!! I've got used to the idea. I just hope they at least stop increasing the LIVE charges though. Cherokee_Jack

um yeah xbox live has been 50 dollars in the US since inception its not gone up at any point infact if your smart you can take advantage of many sales and such around the US for xbox live ive not paid full price for xbox live in 5 years i've paid at most 30 dollars either through some xbox live starter kits i found at good will 5 years ago for 30 dollars (of which i purchased 4) or xbox live year cards at amazon for 30 dollars. 1600 point cards i've found for 15 dollars or less... though i currently have a paid subscription to xbox live till 2011.

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

[QUOTE="D00nut"]

You're not forced to watch it.

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WilliamRLBaker

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

You're not forced to watch it.

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D00nut

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"][QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

[QUOTE="D00nut"]

You're not forced to watch it.

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WilliamRLBaker

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

Just click past it, problem solved.

Oh no, my gamespot experience is ruined because they have an ad at the top of the page.lhughey

I hope that ever xbox 360 user is outraged about this.

http://videogamesrepublic.com/?p=6837

You pay for Xbox Live and get ads on your dashboard? In almost every case that a company uses ads is to make up for providing free services to it's base. Placing ads on the xbox plus collecting a cuts from advertisers only shows how blanetly greedy Microsoft can be.

Let me know what you think.

P.S. This post isn't meant to be breaking news. This is just one more reason why I have issues with Microsoft. I don't hate them, I just whish they pulled business moves that put the customer first.

Zero_epyon

why would you call them out on something everyone does? maybe it's wrong but whatever i got bigger fish to fry

See I personally do not care with the adds because coming from a business standpoint, it was smart to lease out space like that. I am to assume that some of the revune is eing used to "boost" XBL.

Now if the adds became something like what myspace did like adult friend finder or find christian singles, I will a ****

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

NinjaMunkey01

Lol let me answer that with a question

Will the pope ever convert to Judaism?

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

Lol let me answer that with a question

Will the pope ever convert to Judaism?

[QUOTE="macabalony"]

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

NinjaMunkey01

Lol let me answer that with a question

Will the pope ever convert to Judaism?

LOL i know.
The day that Pope converts is the day that M$ gives free stuff.

Granted they did give us xbox live ........... silver...........

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

NinjaMunkey01

And I suppose all newspapers should be free. So should magazines.

But seriously. As long as it's not interfering with my gaming experience, they go largely ignored. It's a non-issue.

So you pay $50 and get ads? I haven't seen any on PSN or a PC Gaming lobby. X360PS3AMD05

These have been around for ages and Cows kicking a fuss now:roll:-Pred-Alien-

Because it's a valid argument..... on paper.

Does it make me sit through a video before I can proceed? No. Do my eyes burn if I happen to glance at one? No.

Here in the real world, it doesn't count for anything. Like I said: non-issue

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Seems odd that gold users must pay to play online, only to have MS make more money out of them with these ads...

So will we get a proce drop for XBLG with the extra cash now flowing in? No???

Thought not...

On TV we have ads to watch TV for free, so Im guessing MS will give us free games ;)

VoodooHak

And I suppose all newspapers should be free. So should magazines.

But seriously. As long as it's not interfering with my gaming experience, they go largely ignored. It's a non-issue.

I hope that ever xbox 360 user is outraged about this.

http://videogamesrepublic.com/?p=6837

You pay for Xbox Live and get ads on your dashboard? In almost every case that a company uses ads is to make up for providing free services to it's base. Placing ads on the xbox plus collecting a cuts from advertisers only shows how blanetly greedy Microsoft can be.

Let me know what you think.

P.S. This post isn't meant to be breaking news. This is just one more reason why I have issues with Microsoft. I don't hate them, I just whish they pulled business moves that put the customer first.

Zero_epyon

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

[QUOTE="D00nut"]

You're not forced to watch it.

/thread

WilliamRLBaker

No one is forced to do anything but the point is that they are there.

Say Starbucks puts an ad up on the Xbox dashboard. They pay Microsoft money to have their advertisement displayed. You pay Microsoft for Xbox Live Gold. When does Starbucks get money? When you buy their coffee....

The point is Microsoft is getting two streams of revenue, the company paying for the advertisements is getting ads displayed on the dashboard, and you are getting absolutely nothing and you have to look the ad square in the face and meet your fanboyism head-on. Which is where all these rationalizations in this thread are coming from....

"I don't have to look at it!" Oh, the lemmings. Watch them march. At least ACT offended so they change their policy.

Yeah I only own a 360 and this bothers me. Its the main reason I never watch tv. I don't like having advertising wasting my precious time. I sold FNR4 because of EA's intrusive advertising in that game and I loved the game. They will continue to push until the majority pushes back. Sad to say it will take awhile it would seem.

I've never been bothered by advertisements before and I won't start now. I don't get the big problem people have with ads.