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Edited by nao:
5/13/2014 9:23:54 PM
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Confirmed: MS dropping Xbox Live paywall for Netflix, Hulu+, etc.
[quote]We can report that multiple sources within Microsoft have been briefed on plans to make a long-awaited change to the Xbox Live Gold paywall for streaming media services.
According to our sources, Xbox 360 and Xbox One users will soon no longer need a paid subscription to Xbox Live Gold to access Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming media apps.[/quote]
Phil Spencer is a beautiful bastard if true.
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Phil Spencer is a beautiful bastard.
[b]Update[/b]: [url]http://www.pcworld.com/article/2154183/microsoft-to-stop-holding-netflix-hulu-hostage-behind-xbox-live-gold-paywall.html[/url]
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If only party chat was for Silver members..
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As a gold member I'd rather have free netflix with gold but whatever this doesn't affect me at all.
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Why the shrek they put it behind a paywall in the first place... *sigh* At least MS seem to be getting their shit together at last.
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I might actually plug my Xbox back in...oh wait I have Chromecast.
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4 Replieswell I use Netflix on my pc and I have no reason to turn a console on to watch shows so does not affect me. But cool for those who don't have a pc I guess?
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Thank God. I can finally watch Netflix on my xbox and still continue to be too lazy to renew my gold membership.
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This is a smart move by Microsoft. The number of people who benefit from this is likely small but their public imagine will be affected positively from approval of the consumers.
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Edited by Morgan Freeman: 5/14/2014 8:28:00 AMFinally. I haven't paid for Gold in over a year, but I have a Netflix account. I never understood why you needed to pay Microsoft to use a service you already pay for. EDIT: They've announced the changes, but they won't take effect until June.
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12 RepliesFinally pulling their head out of their ass? Jokes on them anyway. I haven't paid for XBL for over a year now, but it still renews every month for some reason. GG MS.
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1 ReplyI would rather have wanted Xbox Live to still be a requirement, but you get Netflix, NHL Gamecentre, etc for free as apart of the Live fee. Oh well.
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12 RepliesDon't care. No one uses silver long-term anyway.
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3 RepliesLet me guess. It is only valid if you buy a new xbox one...
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2 RepliesXbox Live for free?
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It is true, just so the thousands of non believers try to argue with you. It is true
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FINALLY
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3 RepliesIt not a rumor it's true and it will be for all apps.
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FINALLY! M$ logic: Gotta pay for a paid service to get a service.
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That would be nice. PSN or Wii doesn't make you pay. Neither should Xbox.
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Please.
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3 RepliesI think it already does that on the PS4.... But I may be wrong.
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4 RepliesEdited by Vicex: 5/13/2014 5:35:55 AMAnyone who takes this with more than a grain of salt is a fool. The media today, especially media the specialises in gaming... are probably among the most untrustworthy sources that exist. These “rumours” need to stop and wait until some sort of official declaration is made or until someone grows a pair and puts their name behind it.
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Doubt it.
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Nice. It's about damn time.
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Edited by Vgnut: 5/13/2014 5:20:12 AMThank -blam!-ing God. It's only taken how many years to reverse this baffling and asinine policy?
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Hopefully this includes HBO GO as well. That way the bedroom TV (where the 360 was just moved to this last weekend) will have access to HBO. :)
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Now they do it? Jeez…
