What’s so golden about it?

Xbox Gold and Xbox Silver have only two true differences: the ability to play online and a color. And with Ps3 presenting free online services to all users, that presents a dilemma. As discussed earlier paying to play between users is just wrong, unless there is another service that makes it worth it (Above, dedicated servers were suggested). However, the fact that content costs are the same for both user groups is an entirely different debate. Why should I, who pays my yearly dues, get the exact same service when it comes to content downloads as someone who pays nothing. We need to find a way to correct this disparity, either by presenting slightly lowers costs, or maybe some kind of rewards program.

Please Pardon my advertising

Personally, the desktop ads do not grace my screen. And for that, I am thankful. Extra advertisements with no tangible benefits for the subscriber become annoying and irksome; however, I would love to see things sponsored by companies to drive content cost down.

Other Possible Improvements

Up The Friends List Capacity:

Only 100 people. Normally that would seem like a large number. But what if I told you can only meet 100 people in your life, or that your diet could only consist of 100 different ingredients to make your meals. Such a limited number would not culminate into the best possible experience. In the same way, the online experience is fully dependant on what ingredients are put in; in this case it is people.

Help us organize or friends list:

Windows messenger and AOL Instant Messenger, both allow for you to create groups to place people in. So it stands to reason, that this could be integrated into the Xbox live friends list. This would allow for an easier experience for all gamers, when it comes to finding specific people.

No web browser still?

To many of us, this isn’t even an issue. To others, it is the only issue. Both the Wii and Ps3 have options allowing internet surfing. Why should the Xbox not attempt to catch up with them?