The first 500 users of Xbox Live buying a 12-month Gold subscription card before December 5 2007 will get 500 Microsoft points for free.
With the launch of Xbox Live, Microsoft has also announced an introductory offer for the first 500 Gold subscribers.
The first 500 users of Xbox Live, who buy and activate a 12-month Gold subscription card before December 5 2007 will get 500 Microsoft points for free.
Microsoft points are the exciting virtual currency of Xbox Live. They allow users to buy a range of content, including multiplayer maps, dashboard themes, gamer pictures, and more.
After December 5, the users will receive a subscription email along with a 16-digit code, on their Windows Live ID. They've to simply logon to Xbox Live, enter the code, and get 500 free points.
In addition, to celebrate the festive season, Microsoft has new offers on the purchase of the Xbox 360 console.
Under the "Super Stylish Super Saver offer", Xbox 360, in association with Panasonic, offers an Xbox 360 Core console, 2 popular games (Viva Pi ata and Forza Motorsport 2), and a Panasonic 32" LCD TV for Rs.49,990.
This offer saves consumers Rs.24,000 on the entire deal and is available at Ezone and Big Bazaar Stores.
Consumers also have the option of buying just the core console bundled with the 2 free games or else buy a Pro Console, which bundles 4 free games (including the 2 games plus PGR 3 and Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007).