Does Microsoft care about consumers? (Esp. Xbox consumers?)?

have an Xbox 360, and it is such a pain. I am talking specifically about Xbox LIVE. I mean come on, the economy is bad already, and now we have to buy a friggin $100 wireless adapter to get internet? (I cannot use a cord unfortunately). We also need to pay a subscription for LIVE. I have school as well, so 13 months (390 days) of subscription is like 156 days (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) of subscription (NOT worth my $50!). Once I get a job I will not be able to spend enough time with the Xbox, so I do believe they should make it more affordable so I will enjoy it more during my school years. And not only that but the consoles are terrible in terms of life. I'm restricted to only 2 hours of play each day just to make sure it would live longer, because I know Microsoft charges to fix their own flaws (RROD) in the console. And damn, provide us something free now and then. We could use some free downloads or something, instead of paying $20 more for downloadable content :/ (and not to mention paying money to change your gamertag...lol good one Microsoft). I think Sony and Nintendo please consumers more. Nintendo, I love your services. You provide free Wifi and you have Club Nintendo (not to mention it's super affordable). And Sony is amazing for providing free internet connection. That means you don't have to pay $50 dollars every year. I know the PS3 is expensive, but it has its own built in wireless adapter! Microsoft, your games are awesome, but I respect you less for trying to take money from our pockets. I don't know if you are taking advantage of us or you think we're stupid, but you are a big company making so much money...would it kill to make things more affordable now and then? I may go to a PS3 if I don't see any improvements... I ranted alot about how much Xbox 360 stinks, so don't forget to actually answer the question: does Microsoft care?

11 months ago - 5 answers