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Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Starter Kit

Platform : Xbox 360 |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 523 ratings
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  • Give your favorite games new life with add-ons such as levels, characters and props.
  • Instantly download HD movies, TV shows and Xbox Live Arcade games .
  • Download full-fledged Xbox 360 Games on Demand and pick up and play Xbox Live Arcade games.
  • 400-Microsoft Points to redeem on Xbox Live
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Redeem your points through the Xbox Live Marketplace to crank your favorite games up a notch with add-ons like new characters, levels and more. You can also download HD movies or TV shows for an instant movie night or pick up and play arcade games the whole family will love.

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Everything you need to jump into fun with Xbox LIVE®!

Take your Xbox 360® online for games, HD movies and more
Xbox LIVE is the online service for your Xbox 360. Use Microsoft® Points to rent and buy HD movies or download full Xbox 360 games*. Keep games fresh with new map packs, new songs and workouts. With a Gold membership, play Kinect™ and controller games with friends no matter where they are. Instantly watch HD movies, TV shows and sports, and with Kinect, your voice is the remote control**.

TV is more amazing with Xbox LIVE. There's a huge variety of entertainment to choose from on Xbox LIVE, no matter whether you're in the mood for movies, TV shows or music. Use your voice and Kinect Voice Search, powered by Bing, to discover entertainment options that interest you–just say what you want to watch and Xbox finds it. From popular HD movies and TV shows to the hottest music, you get it all on Xbox LIVE.

What's in the Box

The Xbox LIVE 12-Month Gold Starter Kit contains all the essentials for your Xbox LIVE experience.

  • 12-Month Gold membership: Xbox LIVE Gold is the online subscription for your Xbox 360. Play Kinect™ and controller games online with friends no matter where they are. Instantly watch HD movies, TV shows and sports, and with Kinect, control it with your voice or the wave of your hand**.
  • Xbox 360® Chatpad: Xbox 360 Chatpad: Send text messages to friends on Xbox 360 and easily enter game codes. Plus, update your status with Facebook right on your TV.
  • Xbox 360 Headset: Chat with friends on Xbox LIVE while playing together online or send voice messages to friends right on Xbox 360.
  • 400 Microsoft® Point: Use Microsoft Points to rent and buy HD movies or download full Xbox 360 games. Keep games fresh with new map packs, new songs and workouts.

Xbox LIVE Code Redemption

NOT AN XBOX LIVE MEMBER YET? Follow these steps first before redeeming code:
  1. Connect your Xbox 360 to a broadband Internet connection.
  2. Press the silver/green Xbox Guide Button on the controller.
  3. Select Create Profile & follow instructions to create profile name & avatar.
  4. Select Join Xbox Live & follow instructions to setup your Xbox Live account.
TO REDEEM GOLD MEMBERSHIP CODE:
  1. Sign in to your Xbox LIVE account.
  2. Press the silver/green Xbox Guide Button on the controller
  3. Navigate to Marketplace tab.
  4. Select Redeem Code & enter code.
Codes can also be redeemed at xbox.com/live.

* Broadband Internet, Kinect Sensor and console, games, add-ons and media content all sold separately.
**Additional subscriptions (sold separately) required for some Gold features (such as Netflix and Hulu Plus™). ESPN3 affiliated broadband provider required for ESPN on Xbox LIVE. See xbox.com/live. UFC and YouTube coming fall 2011. Not all Xbox LIVE functionality is Kinect enabled.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
523 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, appearance and performance of the gaming headset. They mention that it's well worth the price, the keyboard works well and the chat pad is really handy. They are also happy with fit, lighting, and ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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146 customers mention132 positive14 negative

Customers find the video game accessories well worth the price. They say it's a decent package to buy, and a great name brand bargain. Some customers also say the keyboard is extremely useful and if the original is lost it'll be a good replacement.

"The Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Starter Kit is a really great value, for $69 bucks you get a the XBox ChatPad, a headset microphone, a 12 month XBox..." Read more

"...12 mo Xbox live card: Well it came as described, and the overall value was worth it in this package...." Read more

"Great value, as it's quite a bit less money than buying all the items separately. The headset is a standard entry-level type headset...." Read more

"...conclusion- worth the purchase." Read more

87 customers mention62 positive25 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game accessories. They say the pad is really useful, the keyboard works well, the chat pad works great, and the thumb pad works well. The codes worked perfectly, and it's functional but simple.

"...This is a great deal.The chat pad works great and it can be used to enter text on any of the text dialog box screens as well as for..." Read more

"...Does it work well? Yes, it works VERY well and once you start using it, you will wonder how you ever typed messages without it...." Read more

"...They don't fit into the controller right, stop working in the middle of a game, and in general are just to much of a hassle...." Read more

"...just know that the option is available and the included chatpad works great on them...." Read more

48 customers mention40 positive8 negative

Customers like the keypad. They mention that it's handy for the apps on the Xbox, and better than trying to use the on-screen keyboard. They also say that the keyboard is extremely useful and works very well.

"...It comes with the 12 month Xbox Live membership, head set, chat pad and 400 Points. I paid $62 for the package. I'm glad I bought it...." Read more

"...The keypad has been running strong for two years with no sticky or non functioning keys. The backlighting is great for searching in the dark...." Read more

"...The keypad as far as texting works perfectly. The trouble is it will take me a LONG time to adapt to playing shooters with it attached...." Read more

"...I do a bit of text messaging and the chat pad is tons better than trying to use the on-screen keyboard...." Read more

35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

Customers find the setup of the video game accessories to be easy. They mention that the chat pad is very easy to use and attaches under the controller. They also say that it makes Netflix and AmazonVideo a lot easier to use. Customers also say it's convenient any time you have to type things in on the keypad. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of setup.

"...The chat pad works great and it can be used to enter text on any of the text dialog box screens as well as for texting...." Read more

"...Hooking it up is simple enough, but rather than just plugging into the headset jack it also has posts that snap into the screw holes on the bottom..." Read more

"...It's actually VERY convenient any time you have to type things in on the screen using the little on-screen keyboard which takes forever...." Read more

"...The chatpad makes sending messages to your friends and typing in redeemable codes a breeze!..." Read more

35 customers mention25 positive10 negative

Customers like the fit of the video game accessories. For example, they say it fits snugly, it's easy to hold, and it doesn't get in the way while playing. Some mention that the jack even fits into their phone, allowing them to use the headset for hands-free. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the product.

"...it's plugged into the controller, it's still easy to hold, doesn't interfere with playing games and doesn't wiggle around like cheaper off-brand..." Read more

"...I enjoy the headset, though I already had one, it fits easy on the head, but the sound is hit or miss sometimes...." Read more

"...However, the ChatPad does add weight, and changes the feel of the controller, making the Controller pad a little more awkward to use, and..." Read more

"...With the Flexball, it’s a lot easier to manuever around our facial contours for a much smoother shave." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game accessories. They mention that the headset is pretty cool, the chatpad works great, and looks awesome. The kit itself is a nice combo, and the Flexball technology is quite innovative. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance and functionality.

"...this is a godsend.it also adds some real estate in terms of areas to hold the controller, which I admit.. at times, feels positively..." Read more

"...Razors and with this new model using the Flexball technology, is quite innovative...." Read more

"...The only sad part about this deal was the cheap chatpad. It looks decent on my controller but would not work at all, once again no fault to amazon...." Read more

"...Will buy from them again.The kit itself....well, the chatpad looks cool, keys glow when used, fits like a glove but adds a little awkwardness..." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers like the lighting of the video game accessories. They mention that the keyboard and chat pad are backlit, and that the backlighting is great for searching in the dark.

"...Then it worked flawleslly. It even lights up, so you can see the keys in the dark...." Read more

"Chatpad: 5 stars. Back-lighted, allows me to search for movies, youtube videos, and set up recordings on media center extender very easily..." Read more

"...The backlight is a nice touch though, and it does help using it if you're playing in the dark...." Read more

"...The backlighting is great for searching in the dark. Would highly recommend to anyone that does a lot of searches on there xbox." Read more

77 customers mention47 positive30 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game software. Some mention it's a great product, with good speaker quality. However, others say that the headset broke after a few weeks of use, the headphones will not last long, and it has a flimsy appearance.

"...Build quality is good, and the thing will last you forever. The cord tends to get in the way so I actually use a wireless set at home...." Read more

"...Cons:Cheap Monaural headset, with annoyingly short cable, not always reliable connecting through the ChatPad...." Read more

"...The keypad has been running strong for two years with no sticky or non functioning keys. The backlighting is great for searching in the dark...." Read more

"...It is a bit of a pain to put on but it is very secure once locked in, and it melds into the controller...." Read more

I love this accessory for the Xbox.
5 Stars
I love this accessory for the Xbox.
The quality of this article is unsurpassed, it is very useful to play and browse the different options that Xbox Live has, besides having a roof and not having to have a bad time surfing letter by letter on the screen, it speeds up the searches to a 1000 % I love, in addition to the microphone you have is excellent for playing online, the sound is clear and enveloping. I love this accessory for the Xbox.
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GS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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The Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Starter Kit is a really great value, for $69 bucks you get a the XBox ChatPad, a headset microphone, a 12 month XBox Gold Live account, and 400 Microsoft Points; purchased alone, a 12 month gold account subscription and 400 MS points will set you back $65.

The Chat Pad makes sending messages and entering info into the XBox a whole lot easier than the plinka, plinka, plinka, click method of the controller alone. However, the ChatPad does add weight, and changes the feel of the controller, making the Controller pad a little more awkward to use, and increasing fatigue during long gaming sessions.

The headset is a flimsy wired unpowered monaural (one ear) headset mic, which plugs into the hand Controller. The headset is fine for in-game chat, but not sound output; you will want a serious headset if you want sound and chat in the same product. One thing I noticed, is when you connect the ChatPad to the controller and then plug in the headset the connection is sometimes unreliable. Also the cord often gets in the way and I am always yanking the headset pin out of the jack, or off of my head.

Overall I would highly recommend this product.

Pros:
Great Value
Useful if heavy ChatPad
Microphone headset
12 Month XBox Gold Live Account
400 Microsoft Points

Cons:
Cheap Monaural headset, with annoyingly short cable, not always reliable connecting through the ChatPad.
ChatPad ads extra weight to the controller making it awkward and increasing fatigue over prolonged use.
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Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2011
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I purchased this Xbox Live Starter Pack for my son. It comes with the 12 month Xbox Live membership, head set, chat pad and 400 Points. I paid $62 for the package. I'm glad I bought it. The best price I could find for the 12 month membership alone was $49. For another $13, I got the head set, chat pad and 400 points. This is a great deal.

The chat pad works great and it can be used to enter text on any of the text dialog box screens as well as for texting. Much easier than using the virtual keyboard. At first I thought it wasn't working. However, I realized you really have to push it hard into the controler until you hear a click. Then it worked flawleslly. It even lights up, so you can see the keys in the dark.

The headset is the same one that came with our Xbox 360 but having an extra one when friends are over is an advantage.

All in all, this is a great deal and I would highly recommend it!
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V. Broccoli
5.0 out of 5 stars 2/3 of the package is 5 stars, the other part is 3 stars :)
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2012
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Chatpad: 5 stars. Back-lighted, allows me to search for movies, youtube videos, and set up recordings on media center extender very easily (works for entering various passwords too). I can still game with the controller with it on without issue (Battlefield 3) and I would argue it adds a nice weight to the controller. Its a little scary snapping it in place with so much force (plastic on plastic) so be careful, but once it is in hopefully you dont have to change it too often. Still has the 2.5mm headset port available on the bottom.

12 mo Xbox live card: Well it came as described, and the overall value was worth it in this package.

Headset: The worst of the bunch, but if you want to try out VOIP capabilities for the xbox without investing in a fancier wireless headset, this works just fine. It has a mute/unmute button which is useful (for the mic audio only). You can also swivel the mic to and from your face. Speaker quality is passable. The shirt clip is clumsy and takes a while for me to get on every time. I plug it into the chatpad. Another option would be to use a standard headset from a cell phone and plug it into the jack with a 2.5-3.5mm converter, but I doubt the mute capability would work (unless it was an in-line mute function).

The whole package was $49.99 and was well worth the extra $14 above the 12 month Xbox live gold card alone. As a bonus it also came with a 400 Xbox live point card.
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Robbie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, but maybe just opt for a membership and headset next time
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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Great value, as it's quite a bit less money than buying all the items separately. The headset is a standard entry-level type headset. I'm not a serious gamer so I dont really see myself spending upwards of $80 for a fancy-pants one (or even $30 for a mid-range one). As long as I can hear people and they can hear me I'm happy (so far so good!).

The chatpad is next to useless. I figured I would get a lot of use out of this little doodad but it makes it near impossible to use the controller other than for typing since it blocks where part of your palms go on the controller (at least the way I hold it). Hooking it up is simple enough, but rather than just plugging into the headset jack it also has posts that snap into the screw holes on the bottom of the controller. It's not hard to remove/install but I can see this constant pushing down and pulling back motion will almost certainly break the headset jack sooner or later. I'd rather not have to buy another $50 controller if I can avoid it. That being said, since I dont have it plugged in I rarely find myself digging the chatpad out and installing it to type something I want to find on Netflix or wherever. It's a great idea (I wish Wii would take a hint and have one for the original Wiimotes) but just doesnt work terribly well in practice. The backlight is a nice touch though, and it does help using it if you're playing in the dark.

The Gold membership....there's not much to say there. I honestly only got an XBox to play games with a friend of mine online while I was away for work for a few months. If I had known that you have to pay for nearly EVERYTHING that XBox uses I probably would have passed. The equipment and games are expensive enough, and then to charge for online content is just a bit over the top. So far I've been able to get away with just the Gold membership but Microsoft really makes you feel like you're missing out if you dont buy expansions for your games or cool promo clothes for your profile avatar (seriously, you want me to PAY to have my avatar wear a hat with YOUR logo on it???).

Great value overall, but unless you're doing some serious texting or in-game chatting I'd probably skip the chatpad and just buy the two other times separately
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Ryan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Value
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2014
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I have actually bought 3 of these over the years.
Considering Xbox Live Gold Costs $59 in Canada you simply cannot beat the value of this package!
400 MS Point Card/ChatPad/Xbox Live Gold 12 Month Subscription and a Headset!
The MS website says you save $20, but in Canada, you save a lot more!
And if you are like me, in the past, you can sell the ChatPad and Headset separately and make some money back!!
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