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Introducing Xbox All Access

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  1. [5]
    tux4pres
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    I like the idea of this a lot, just trade up when the new platform comes out without breaking the bank. Edit: spelling

    I like the idea of this a lot, just trade up when the new platform comes out without breaking the bank.

    Edit: spelling

    5 votes
    1. [4]
      vord
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      It's a typical financing ploy. While it seems like a good deal up front (0 down), a 24 month contract is nothing to sneeze at. Total cost for the Xbox One S version: $524 (for a $300 console +...

      without braking the bank

      It's a typical financing ploy. While it seems like a good deal up front (0 down), a 24 month contract is nothing to sneeze at.

      Total cost for the Xbox One S version: $524 (for a $300 console + services)
      Total cost for the Xbox One X version: $840 (for a $500 console + services)

      Notice for the console that people really want (the newer high-end model), you're paying $340 over the console price, compared with only $224 over the console price for the low end. If it was called what it is (interest), it's roughly equivalent to 13% interest. While not too exorbitant, you can get better offers from credit cards instead.

      8 votes
      1. [3]
        KapteinB
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        Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass are both $60 a year, so the services are worth $240. That means a slight saving for the S, but a bad deal for the X. @tux4pres, how does trading up work? I don't...

        Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass are both $60 a year, so the services are worth $240. That means a slight saving for the S, but a bad deal for the X.

        @tux4pres, how does trading up work? I don't see it mentioned on this page. And is that assuming there's a new Xbox model within the next 2 years?

        6 votes
        1. vord
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          $60 a year retail, but you can often get them cheaper. And I consider Xbox Live Gold a scam perpetuated by console exclusivity. The game pass is ok, but only a decent deal if you're constantly...

          $60 a year retail, but you can often get them cheaper. And I consider Xbox Live Gold a scam perpetuated by console exclusivity. The game pass is ok, but only a decent deal if you're constantly buying new games at retail price.

          3 votes
        2. tux4pres
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          Yes that is assuming a new console. I made the assumption you can just cancel any time and return the console then jump to the next one. That is if you haven't paid for it entirely yet.

          Yes that is assuming a new console. I made the assumption you can just cancel any time and return the console then jump to the next one. That is if you haven't paid for it entirely yet.

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    PsychoPitcher
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    Yuck. Another reason I stay away from consoles

    Yuck. Another reason I stay away from consoles

    5 votes
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      1. [3]
        PsychoPitcher
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        No, because of shitty anti consumer practices.

        No, because of shitty anti consumer practices.

        3 votes
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            PsychoPitcher
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            It's basically paying $840 for an Xbox one X

            It's basically paying $840 for an Xbox one X

            2 votes
            1. jwilcoxson
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              It's not exactly that, you do get Game Pass and Xbox Live. Although you are committing to both for two years at full retail price, which isn't great.

              It's not exactly that, you do get Game Pass and Xbox Live. Although you are committing to both for two years at full retail price, which isn't great.

              3 votes
      2. PsychoPitcher
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        No, because of shitty anti consumer practices.

        No, because of shitty anti consumer practices.