U don't get it BM, XBL has always been a paid service yes, But, Microsoft puts some of that money BACK INTO THE SERVICE!!! UNLIKE SONY!!! Who are charging u $ 50 a yr. for the SAME SERVICE THAT'S FREE on PS3! U CLAIM 2 HAVE FACTS. IT'S WELL KNOWN THAT SONY (who are bleeding money!) ARE NOT PUTTING A DIME OF THAT MONEY BACK INTO THE SERVICE!!! GOOD LUCK WHEN YOUR $50 PSN GETS HACKED!!! LOL!!!