I don't know which is worse, Microsoft bringing contracts into the gaming world or there being enough people with their financial priorities backwards enough to create a viable market for it.
So many people have their financial priories completely bass ackwards. My friend owns about 18 rentals and he see's this all the time. They don't have rent but they have money for a carton of smokes, huge box of poptarts, and a CostCo sized box of Hot Pockets. Sure they might have a huge load of groceries, but they are ALL pre-package food that is expensive.
He has come to the conclusion the poorer a person is the - the more poptarts, Schwan's dinners, and pre-packaged food you will find in their house.
Other one he has heard a lot is "Well I can't pay my rent this month I want to give my family a good Christmas." Hey guess what so do I! But your rent pays for that......
Back on the main topic - its a smart move my M$ - it will trick people into getting it by seeing such a "low" price. Sadly there are lots of people who will jump on this thinking its a good deal.
I don't say I necessarily approve of it, but in the end M$ is a cooperation that sets out to make money.
Now I can see his renters "Sorry I can't pay my rent I signed up for a Xbox contract that is taking all my money

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