# What is the appeal of xbox live gold

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**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [June 20, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-appeal-of-xbox-live-gold/586095 "2011-06-20T02:18:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 21, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-appeal-of-xbox-live-gold/586095/21 "2011-06-21T16:44:48Z")

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I work full time. When the time came to buy a video game system, it was cheaper, faster and easier to just buy a console. I honestly don’t have the time or energy to build a gaming PC these days.

As for why I bought a 360 over a PS3, it’s because all my friends had a 360 and I wanted to play online with them. I’m also glad I went with the 360 because I like a lot of the exclusive titles.

And why on earth would I want to browse the internet on a console?

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