1. I live right next to MS headquarters in Redmond and I would love it if the Diamond card would allow me to buy games in the exclusive MS employee store (games cost 50% there), or atleast give us a certain amount we can buy there. Overall I like the deals though. I know I'll certainly be using it to rent 360 games at Hollywood Video, and probably for Etnies and Sam Goody too.

I think the credit card's a good idea though, anything that gets me money towards more games is good with me.

Posted at 1:14AM on Mar 22nd 2006 by Logan T. 1 star

2. Wouldn't adding to the Xbox Live experience really screw over the rest of the world, though? I mean, not everyone lives in the US.

:\ No Diamond card. No free XBLive weekends (Although I have "gold". Kind of). Late Xbox 360 (Australia). More expensive games / software (Shipping boosts up the prices. Games cost around $10USD more, and the console costs $170 USD).

Also, unless it's a "world release", Australia always gets the games last.

Gotta love this planet.

>> Kritz

Posted at 3:17AM on Mar 22nd 2006 by Kritz 0 stars

3. Solution to #2's Australian problem:

move to America :)

BTW, the same goes for wherever you are in the world. In the US, goods from China cost way more than they do inside of China. This goes for no matter what country your in.

If your country doesnt produce the goods, it will take longer to get to you, and it will come at a higher cost.

Posted at 2:57PM on Mar 22nd 2006 by nizzy1115 0 stars

4. Wouldn't free gold live be a killer incentive for a diamond card holder? If they really want to sign people up I wouldn't be surprised to see something like it.

As far as Australia, Id gladly trade early games for living in such a rad place.

Posted at 4:22PM on Mar 22nd 2006 by james f. 0 stars