Xbox Live 12+1 month subscription $29.99 at BestBuy.com now

[zizo79]

Hey guys,
I did a search but I couldn't find anything except for Speedy`s post
Bestbuy.com (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7530246&st=xbox+live+renewal&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1127507946517) has the 12+1 month Xbox Live subscription for $29.99 with in-store pick up or plus shipping
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[ncc1701p]

makes ya wonder... are these all going to 29.99 here soon?

[sfu_lifer]

thanks OP. Got one for ISPU.

[Hostile]

I'm pretty sure Speedy's posts count as crossing this out.

Tax and S&H kills it for me.

[safire]

I guess Xbox Live is only worth $30 during a recession.

[iRent]

I'm pretty sure Speedy's posts count as crossing this out.

Tax and S&H kills it for me.

Order online and pick-up??:roll:

[Saix_XIII]

I'm pretty sure Speedy's posts count as crossing this out.

Tax and S&H kills it for me.


How? I mean no BB near you? I know some places don't sadly, but even for me shipping was like $5 or $6. I did store pickup for $32 total.

[prateeko]

I guess Xbox Live is only worth $30 during a recession.

lol, might be the case. I got it in on it during the Buy.com deal but I'd almost put up with tax for the GamerZone points you get from Best Buy...

[mrmoodz]

For those of you who just renewed for $49.99, I recommend doing the $29.99 deal then calling XBOX Customer Support and ask for a full refund of the $49.99. When Amazon had the $29.99 deal I picked it up and even though I already renewed my annual subscription several weeks ago, I was able to get the full refund.

[iRent]

For those of you who just renewed for $49.99, I recommend doing the $29.99 deal then calling XBOX Customer Support and ask for a full refund of the $49.99. When Amazon had the $29.99 deal I picked it up and even though I already renewed my annual subscription several weeks ago, I was able to get the full refund.


You must have got lucky. I don't see why Microsoft would give people money back for buying a live subscription @ $50 especially since most places sell them at varying prices and they make accessories and sell them at ridiculous prices.

[Hostile]

How? I mean no BB near you? I know some places don't sadly, but even for me shipping was like $5 or $6. I did store pickup for $32 total.

The nearest BB that I know how to get to is an hour/hour and a half train ride away (x2) so that's +$4 still.

[Indiana Jones]

makes ya wonder... are these all going to 29.99 here soon?

It would serve all the jackasses right who bought like 500 during the buy.com sale.

[Darrcyphfeid]

Thanks for posting this. I've managed to miss every single one of these until now; ordered two for ISPU.

Hopefully GameStop will give me in-store credit for the two unopened $49.99 ones I bought last week without a hassle.

[rukasu]

YES! This is in the Sunday ad which means it's price-matchable for any stores that still do this practice. (Wal-Mart, Fry's, etc.) Great for those of us who have store credit at places that aren't Best Buy.

[dabebop]

Man what the hell is going on with the cards being 29 now? Serious I jump all over the amazon deal, and before that they had the deal at wal mart. So now it's like face palm to myself with it being best buy, something you can walk in and get instead of online ordering. meh :/

[KingBroly]

Can you use these cards to renew a Gold subscription or upgrade Silver to Gold?

[dabebop]

Yeah of course Broly since the two choices are : credit card info or pre paid card input. Don't worry about it I had my account go to Sliver once, and just put in a card I had to establish it back to Gold.

[KingBroly]

That's good, then. I remember that sometime around the time Halo 3 came out I fell victim to one of those eBay Live subscription scams (I got my money back, though) and so that kinda put me off on the mindset that it'd work. I guess I'll have to pick one of these up, cancel my Gold account in September, then use the card.

I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft announced a Live price drop at GDC though. You know, to help "Encourage developers" to have more DLC with more customers.

[sgaldis]

Thanks for the heads up! Gonna head to BB later on to scope out some guides, so I think I'm gonna have to put my $25 in RZ GC's toward this. I was hoping for a good deal on a game to put that towards, but after last week's fiasco, I guess those opportunities will be gone for awhile.

[Vlad Impaler7]

I guess Xbox Live is only worth $30 during a recession.

:lol:Things are tough all over. Even at Microsoft.:lol:

[schultzed]

Other than online play (which has little appeal for me) are there any other benefits to LIVE?

Honestly, the idea of paying money to play against others never made sense for me. But this has been good revenue stream for MS.

I have enjoyed the online aspects of Little Big Planet (but I'm not a fan boy).

[KingBroly]

Other than online play (which has little appeal for me) are there any other benefits to LIVE?

Honestly, the idea of paying money to play against others never made sense for me. But this has been good revenue stream for MS.

I have enjoyed the online aspects of Little Big Planet (but I'm not a fan boy).

You can download demos a week before Silver users (Lame, we all know)
Netflix
Instant Messaging over Live (Maybe just voice chat)
You can't message people through xbox.com

That's all I can think of.

[mtxbass1]

Makes you wonder if Microsoft isn't going to lower the price of the service to this permanently, or cut it to free all together in a few months. Maybe this is a way for retailers to clear out existing stock...

[Ryouko]

Finally broke down and bought one of these. Even though I don't do a lot of online play, the netflix streaming and download demos sealed it for me. Plus at this price it breaks down to like $2.50 a month. :P

[buickbuff]

FYI: Meijer can not price match.
I tried to PM this at Meijer in Midland, MI. I asked the lady at the electionics dept. She called the service desk and was told that they could PM. When the clerk tried to adjust the price she was unable to adjust or even void that item. She had to get a manager over there to cancel the transaction. Just a heads up.

[Saix_XIII]

Makes you wonder if Microsoft isn't going to lower the price of the service to this permanently, or cut it to free all together in a few months. Maybe this is a way for retailers to clear out existing stock...

If MS made it free, they may just have a riot on their hands from people like me and other XBL members who renewed their gold membership. The only way for MS to make us feel better is if they either give us our $ back OR credit our XBL account with points equal to the remaining time we have on Live.

[PenDynasty]

It won't be free. But with people doing this constantly now, I wonder if this is the legit price.

[DREDD2912]

In for one, thanks OP! I missed all the other sales and my account renews this month.

[wakawakawa]

Sold out online, may come back into stock later.

[Saix_XIII]

Glad I bought it last night at like 2AM for ISPU

[Bacomonk]

Already scored one at Amazon a few weeks ago, hopefully this will turn into a permanent price drop soon.

[James in VA]

I got in on the similar Amazon deal last week. What I wish MS would do is to put more energy into their Arcade Greatest Hits program. Seems like they only add a few more every 4-6 months. They should at least add one per month. Thoughts?

[Lost Loser]

So are these still full price in the store then if you don't do order it through in-store pick up?

[oasisboy]

are there any other benefits to LIVE?
.

Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, did I say Netflix?

[Justin42]

So are these still full price in the store then if you don't do order it through in-store pick up?

No, they're in the ad at this price so if you find one it'll be $29.99.

[SirMikael]

For $2.30 a month, you really can't go wrong here.

[gunm]

I wonder if amazon will PM again?

[KrayzieKMF]

my local bestbuy had like 50 of these on the rack. Was debating if I really wanted to extend my live to 2011

[jdeluis]

, or cut it to free all together in a few months.

Not going to happened this generation at all and maybe never. Why give up great revenue just because a few people don't want to pay for it. As long as there are people willing to pay, it will never be free. Cheaper yes, but not free. :bouncy:

[crashintome1995]

sold out :(

[Cheadyp]

Not going to happened this generation at all and maybe never. Why give up great revenue just because a few people don't want to pay for it. As long as there are people willing to pay, it will never be free. Cheaper yes, but not free. :bouncy:

Plus, it'd be a pretty dick move towards the customers to have retailers severely discount an item because you are planning to make it free in a month or two.

[HydroX]

got the last one at my local BB in Selinsgrove, PA

whew.

[Perfect*Ending]

Do these cards have an expiration date? I know old ones do, but still redeem properly.

A few days before this sale became active, I went to BB to check out the cards. On the back of the packaging, I didn't see anything about an expiration date.

Maybe I just didn't see the date? Or will all new cards now never expire?

[A Town Home Boi]

Do these cards have an expiration date? I know old ones do, but still redeem properly.

A few days before this sale became active, I went to BB to check out the cards. On the back of the packaging, I didn't see anything about an expiration date.

Maybe I just didn't see the date? Or will all new cards now never expire?

They don't

[profanedic]

If I input the code onto Xbox, they just extend membership, right? I don/t have to keep these cards til September and input them do I?

[ajm1240]

I hope Amazon, Buy.com or Walmart price matches. My sh*tty Best Buy was out of cards before the sale even started! And they are sold out online as well. How bad does that suck? Our Best Buy is the worst. They are consistantly priced 5 to 10 dollars higher on most their stuff than the BB 60 miles away in a sales tax free state!

[Lost Loser]

My Best Buy had like 5 on the shelf. I probably shouldn't be spending $30 on any gaming stuff really, but seeing as this is something I was bound to buy anyway, I went ahead with it. I'm pretty happy they decided to start this sale today, as it just so happens to be the exact same day my old gold membership expires.

[Laughing Man]

I hope Amazon, Buy.com or Walmart price matches. My sh*tty Best Buy was out of cards before the sale even started! And they are sold out online as well. How bad does that suck? Our Best Buy is the worst. They are consistantly priced 5 to 10 dollars higher on most their stuff than the BB 60 miles away in a sales tax free state!

Haha they already price matched it earlier this month. BB is late to this round.

[FlamedLiquid]

These deals are always at the wrong times for me. I renewed my 12 year through Microsoft last year in October for $50.

[igorponweed]

It's the same price at Buy.com

[btt]

In Hawaii the card is going for $32.99 both in the ad and in-store. I had them match their online price with no problems though.

[Cheadyp]

It's the same price at Buy.com

Link?

[SirMikael]

If I input the code onto Xbox, they just extend membership, right? I don/t have to keep these cards til September and input them do I?
That's right - just enter it whenever you get it and it will extend your current subscription.

[joshnorm]

Out at Woodbridge. Sucks too since I wouldn't mind renewing right now.

I might go PM at Wal-Mart

[ssjr760]

Any Cag who cant get any through best buy store i would be willing to see if i could grab a few just pm me we'll work somethng out

[RBH]

Deal is back online:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7530246&st=xbox+live&type=product&id=1127507946517

[GregSal1]

I have an extra one if anyone is interested, pm me and we can work something out.

[Stark Rhavyn]

I was about to order one for the 360 I just ordered from Dell, then remembered that I got the arcade version and don't have a hard drive. I'm just assuming I can get in on MS's $30 hard drive deal, but that's not really guaranteed. So I may have to wait till the console gets in so I can input the serial number.

[GindoGuy]

Are these cards for renewal only? Since I never signed up for Xbox Live before, will I be able to subscribe with these cards?

[blackhole82]

Are these cards for renewal only? Since I never signed up for Xbox Live before, will I be able to subscribe with these cards?

You can use them to renew or start a new membership.

[Klipt]

I just picked one up from my local Best Buy brick and mortar store. Just wanted to confirm that these are available in the actual stores. I recomend calling ahead to check stock.

[SBPyro]

Was at Best buy today and found it for $29.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7530246&type=product&id=1127507946517

[mrnivek]

Awesome, still got a bunch of time left on mine but doesn't hurt to stock up!

[Scorch]

well yeah. it's part of their weekly deals. it's also on the main page of the site and at the top of the forums.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211920

[Asz]

Thanks for this, I missed out on the previous deals at the other retailers and my subscription rand dry over a month ago.

[heathdud]

Just purchased two. A big problem with this is that they charged me $10 to ship those two cards. I recommend going to pick them up if you are able

[illafied]

ordered one earlier today for in-store pick up and it's ready for me. perfect timing since my xbox live expired last week. month to month no more!

[anch]

PM at sears for 10% off?

[Idx86]

It looks like the tag on the shelf where the cards are hung was physically changed as well. Is this a perma-drop? Seems like it is to me.

[CosmosTheMouse]

Just went in store and picked up one because my time was almost dead.
The guy told me they were half off for the week. I highly doubt it's a perma drop.

[Cheadyp]

It looks like the tag on the shelf where the cards are hung was physically changed as well. Is this a perma-drop? Seems like it is to me.

They always do that for advertised deals.

[RenoVatio]

I went to two nearby best buys. Both were OOS on these.

[carnefice]

I ended up picking one of these up. Just because I am sick of month to month and was hoping one of these deals (that I wouldn't miss) would pop up before I renewed for another year.. lol

In case anyone is curious and in the Fort Worth area, the Best Buy in Burleson has too many to count..

[chimpian]

just a heads up if your local store is OOS get a rain check.
they gave me one at the east hanover,nj store.....

i went in looking for this , got a raincheck for it then saw a copy of ninja gaiden 2, used my rain check for that from a while back and for it(NG2) for $10. :)

[hey123]

Hey guys,
I did a search but I couldn't find anything except for Speedy`s post
Bestbuy.com (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7530246&st=xbox+live+renewal&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1127507946517) has the 12+1 month Xbox Live subscription for $29.99 with in-store pick up or plus shipping
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how u get code thing they ask for.......ps wat iz this web site for

[musicman65000]

Looking at taking advantage of this, soon. Thx!

[ssjr760]

I have 2 best buys near by and they still look like they have a few in stock if any1 is interested let me know i could scoop 1 up for u

[georget93]

My wife did in-store pickup on two cards yesterday (one for each of us), and said they still had a few more in stock as of around noon yesterday (Lakeland, Florida across from Lakeland Square mall.) Thanks for posting this, and obviously... in for two. :)

[Nobi-Wan]

PM at sears for 10% off?
Sears pricematched this for me and gave me an additional 10% off. Walked out of the store with a 12+1 month sub for almost $30 exactly after taxes.

[randomevent]

Scooped two of them up myself. I have 5 Best Buy's where I live, and 2 of them are OOS.

[TheKillGuy]

Thanks, I'm going to need this for when my Xbox finally gets back.

[hmbtnguy]

It looks like bestbuy.com has them back in stock. Shipping is a deal breaker though...

[Dr. Pizza]

nice find

[Jello4250]

Thanks OP. BB near me were out of stock, so pricematched at MicroCenter.

[pulsar0510]

I went Tuesday to get one and my BB was OOS. GOt a raincheck form customer service. Ended up scoring one later on, but they do offer rainchecks if your store is OOS>

[eep]

Sears pricematched this for me and gave me an additional 10% off. Walked out of the store with a 12+1 month sub for almost $30 exactly after taxes.

Great idea, great deal, I might have to head to Sears this afternoon. http://wiigamerdeals.com/outgoing/img/1807/p08w1220pvsj/transparent_pixel.gif

[Dynasty1756]

What a great deal... :)

Went to two Best Buy's in PHX AZ but they were sold out, so I walked across the street to Walmart and price matched. They had probably around 28 cards left. Got it for $29.98. Even the employee said wow good find, I might have to pick one up myself. 8-)

[davidjasondiaz]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7530246&st=xbox+live&type=product&id=1127507946517
back in stock online

[TJM254]

i slept on this today thinking i would be able to order it later, and lo and behold they ran out in all locations near me (only 1 had it but i was gonna drive)


if i bring a printout Sears or Wal-Mart would match it?

[mrn111]

i slept on this today thinking i would be able to order it later, and lo and behold they ran out in all locations near me (only 1 had it but i was gonna drive)


if i bring a printout Sears or Wal-Mart would match it?


I think that Sears will do a price match but another alternative is to ask for a raincheck.

[emg28]

I forgot to pick one of these up. They have them in-stock at the nearest BB (locked in the metal cage). I have a $5 RZ certificate, which I have yet to print out, so I kept putting it off. Hopefully, I'll be able to pick one up later on or atleast get someone to go for me and get it for $24.99.

My current subscription is good through August so it's no big thing if I miss out.

[latinsword]

waiting for Amazon to PM with free shipping and no tax.

amazon usually price match these kinds of deals? what are the chances?

[TJM254]

I think that Sears will do a price match but another alternative is to ask for a raincheck.



so i can just go upto the register at sears and ask them to PM it and it should work, even though its a printout and not a sunday ad type deal

[emg28]

Just a heads up. According to life.exe's stickied TRU thread, the XBox Live 12 month card will be on sale at TRU for $29.99 starting tomorrow (2/8 through 2/14).

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213560

[Z3120]

Just a heads up. According to life.exe's stickied TRU thread, the XBox Live 12 month card will be on sale at TRU for $29.99 starting tomorrow (2/8 through 2/14).

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213560

Nice. Thought I missed out on this deal when I checked BB tonight.