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Xtrm Liability · 14-03-2006, 02:24 PM

I'm not sure if you understand what's going on here. There are strings attached to 100GB hard drive. If true, from what I understand one would have to sign a contract with Direct TV to receive the 100GB hard drive and 80GB's would probably be reserved for DVR functionality/use. (Remember the possibility of a Direct TV Blade on the 360 dashboard?)

Now add to that Direct TV is partnered with Qwest (and possibly other DSL providers). Qwest DSL is also partnered with Microsoft as well (MSN Premium service). Can you see where I'm going with this?

Basically it's a whole package deal! You buy the Xbox 360, sign up with Direct TV to get the 100GB hard drive (For DVR functionality), then they pressure Qwest DSL service which includes MSN premium. Furthermore, Qwest is a phone company so you would have to sign up for the phone service to purchase DSL. They may entice you with huge discounts if you sign for all these services at once but they are all connected.

Damn, Microsoft's marketing company is genius! Or I am, but either way, IF TRUE, this look to be the most likely scenario.

14-03-2006, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xtrm Liability Xbox 360 Pro GamerCard: Xtrm Liability Xtrm Liability Read my Xbox 360 Blog Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 152	It's a Marketing Gimmick!!! I'm not sure if you understand what's going on here. There are strings attached to 100GB hard drive. If true, from what I understand one would have to sign a contract with Direct TV to receive the 100GB hard drive and 80GB's would probably be reserved for DVR functionality/use. (Remember the possibility of a Direct TV Blade on the 360 dashboard?) Now add to that Direct TV is partnered with Qwest (and possibly other DSL providers). Qwest DSL is also partnered with Microsoft as well (MSN Premium service). Can you see where I'm going with this? Basically it's a whole package deal! You buy the Xbox 360, sign up with Direct TV to get the 100GB hard drive (For DVR functionality), then they pressure Qwest DSL service which includes MSN premium. Furthermore, Qwest is a phone company so you would have to sign up for the phone service to purchase DSL. They may entice you with huge discounts if you sign for all these services at once but they are all connected. Damn, Microsoft's marketing company is genius! Or I am, but either way, IF TRUE, this look to be the most likely scenario. __________________ Thanks for the sig Dragonuk! My Pictures / My Space Last edited by Xtrm Liability : 14-03-2006 at 02:50 PM.