I’ve been contemplating letting my 6 year-old Xbox Live subscription lapse – because I seldom play multiplayer and I use my PS3 for Netflix; but Takealot.com has made me reconsider – ‘cos today (and today only!) they’re selling Xbox Live subscriptions for really, really cheap.
As one of their daily deals, they’re shilling of year-long Xbox Live subscriptions for just R329. Remember, they’ll also carry through to the Xbox One and these things stack, so you could stock up on a few years worth.
You can pick it up cheap, here. Codes will be emailed and as far as I know, will work across all Live regions. MS points won’t though – but they’re busy being phased out anyway.
Last Updated: August 2, 2013
DieJason
August 2, 2013 at 10:20
When did the subs go up by the way? Regular price is almost R400 now for a year?
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 10:29
Nope, R50 a month.
DieJason
August 2, 2013 at 10:38
I mean it used to be under R300 per year last time I purchased, now it is close to R400. Was just wondering when this increase happened.
Gavin Mannion
August 2, 2013 at 10:48
it’s closer to R600 a year isn’t it? $5 a month
DieJason
August 2, 2013 at 10:51
Well I am looking at the sub prices on Evopoints, R375 for 1-year, or R389 for 13 months.
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:04
That’s evo, if you pay through MS on a subscription basis it’s R50 a month ;(
DieJason
August 2, 2013 at 11:08
People do that? O_o
Hammersteyn
August 2, 2013 at 11:13
People are stupid 😛
Pieter Kruger
August 2, 2013 at 11:38
I know, and I’m one of them! It’s just so damn convenient to pay with a sub! But to have my lazy ass pay more is unforgiveable, surely it should actually be less?????? Maybe I can sub to Takelot or Evopoints for monthly codes and then they can just load it for me??? Like Que4u, but Sub4u? ????
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:34
I was a people, until I took today’s voucher to my XboxLive account 😉
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:04
Correct, but that’s if you pay through subscription.
moegoe
August 2, 2013 at 11:23
That depends, its costs about $5 per month if you purchase a monthly sub. One year sub has been sub R400 for a long time. Always buy codes from online stores like EvoPoints and Mspoints.
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 10:29
Just got me one and worked perfectly.
TiMsTeR1033
August 2, 2013 at 10:54
So you play on live man? we must duel!
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:33
Indeed! Usually playing alongside OVG in Boraderlands on the weekend accompanied by 20 beers each 😉
Hans Haupt
August 2, 2013 at 10:36
Just purchased one through Takealot.
Code is emailed instantly.
It worked perfectly with my US Xbox Live account.
Jonah Cash
August 2, 2013 at 11:05
I told my wife just last night that I will not renew on Xbox as I will be playing Fifa 14 on PS3 so might as well get a head start for the PS4 and subscribe for PS+…..
And now you give me this article….. why man why?????
LordCaptainAwesomeness
August 2, 2013 at 11:14
After the blunder with the Gaming mouse earlier on in the week, i am not sure if i should trust the site (TakeAlot)
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:34
What happened? Just bought it, worked fine.
LordCaptainAwesomeness
August 2, 2013 at 11:53
The Steelseries mouse that they had on special was a “Typo” . had a guy in the office with us, that got a call stating the same after he placed his order, and that they were sorry..
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 11:58
Really? I am pretty sure with the CPA they have to give you what was advertised, even if a mistake on their side. My friend used to work for them, and they listed a Fender Guitar as R50, someone bought it, and they had to tell him it was a mistake. He took them to court. Not sure what happened though…
Deano
August 2, 2013 at 13:32
Surely his court fee’s would be more than a new Fender Guitar ???
RinceThisAndGingerSmite
August 2, 2013 at 13:34
Not if he wins. Will follow up and find out what happens. Often the company just pays them some money to go away and save face.
Deano
August 2, 2013 at 11:44
They are usually excellent, I have been using them for years 0 complaints.
Marc O Polo
August 2, 2013 at 16:45
that makes 2 of us!
Blackhawk
August 2, 2013 at 15:11
I’ve been using them for 10+ years already. Best e-commerce outfit by far in SA. Only 2 service problems during that time.
Stoney
August 2, 2013 at 11:41
Not cheap at all … BT has a constant price of R365 …
DrKiller
August 2, 2013 at 14:01
Speaking of Xbox live… Any news on the new free games for Gold members?
Pieter Kruger
August 2, 2013 at 15:12
Crackdown!
DrKiller
August 2, 2013 at 15:18
And Dead Rising 2! I figured out how to google 😀
Bob
August 23, 2013 at 00:11
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