Saying that a couple old-school gamers pitched a fit about Microsoft announcing the impending shutdown of Xbox LIVE service 1.0 last month would be a massive understatement. Aiming to provide a bit of consolation, Microsoft has quietly given word that gamers who have been loyal, remaining on the original Xbox as well as those seemingly "under a rock" Halo 2 players will receive a couple nice benefits in the coming months. Check out the official statement from Microsoft below:
What is Xbox LIVE doing for me?
- To thank you for being a loyal Xbox LIVE customer, we are giving you a free, three-month LIVE Gold membership and 400 Microsoft Points for you to use as you choose on Xbox LIVE.
- In addition, because you've been so loyal to Halo, we are inviting you to participate in the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.
How do I get these offers?
- You will receive a token for 400 MS points. Check your Xbox LIVE account messages on the console. These points can be used for 365 days after you activate your token.
- We are extending your Gold membership by three months automatically. The extension will be directly reflected in your LIVE account.
- Finally, as the beta gets closer, you will receive an e-mail containing the code granting you access to the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.
For more information head on over to the official Microsoft page concerning the Xbox LIVE version 1.0 program by clicking this link.
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