Xbox 360 Text Messaging Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)The 360 chatpad is a much-needed relief from the thumbstick method of typing messages on Xbox Live.
I have larger hands, so leaving it attached to the controller doesn't bother me while I play games. If you have smaller hands or the chat pad bothers you while playing, you can simply detach or leave detached until you need it to type.
Since it takes up the space on the controller normally allocated to the Xbox Live headset, MS has included a new headset that works with the chatpad.
I found it very easy to type with the chatpad, and overall I think it is a must-have accessory for anyone with a friends list!
The keys light up for easy use in the dark, and there is a one-press MSN button for those that want to chat in between gaming sessions. MS has really outdone themselves on this one. The 360 chatpad is an exceptional accessory for less than the price of a new game!

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Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Messenger Gold Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an exceptional value.
I recently purchased an XBOX 360 Arcade, and I got into XBOX Live with the free month of Gold. I loved it so much I began looking around for some good deals on Live 12 month Gold cards on Amazon. I stumbled across this bundle, and decided that for only $8.99 more than buying a year of Live Gold directly through my 360 - I'd give this a shot because of all of the great extras.
Let me run down the items included and what I think of them:
12 Month Gold Subscription Card:
This is not a 12 Month + 1 free card like the other sold on Amazon - this is strictly 12 months, which is fine by me, I got my first month free of charge just for signing up.
XBOX 360 Live Chat Pad:
This device clips on seamlessly to your XBOX 360 controller, and sits in a position that is very convenient and accessible to use. It is back lit, and works very well for typing messages, or communicating with MSN Messenger contacts if you are using XBOX Live Gold on your 360. It even has a shortcut button to pull up your messenger contacts so you can start chatting right away. The buttons have a nice tactile 'click' to them, but they're not too firm. The device also has a headset connector port on the bottom for use with the included XBOX 360 communicator headset. (NOTE: this chat pad headset port will not work with the original launch model communicator headsets that had the mute and volume controls on the connector).
XBOX 360 Communicator Headset:
I have no issues at all with this headset. I also have a launch model one without the inline volume control and mute switch that this newer model has, and I have to say I much prefer this newer model. Not only does it have a better appearance without the bulky connector, I like the ability to clip the controls to your shirt, and I also hear a notably higher volume level that is available on this model compared to the the launch model headset I also have. It's much easier to hear my friends on Live with this headset.
Project Gotham Racing 4:
For a free pack in, this game is excellent. The graphics aren't the most outstanding on 360, but they are very well done. It's a fun game to play with friends, and even a good experience as a single player title. I found it to be yet another great reason to choose this bundle over buying just a 12 month gold subscription. This edition comes in a normal green 360 package, not the silver/gray platinum hits packaging.
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This package also (at the time I purchased it) includes a Netflix trial subscription so you can stream movies to your 360 using your Gold account.
Closing comment:
For only $8.99 more than just buying a 12 Month Gold subscription, you're getting PRG4 (a $19 value), a Chat pad ($24 value), a Live Communicator headset ($19 value), and a free netflix trial. If you haven't got these items already and you need a year of live - this deal is hard to beat.

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Get the Xbox LIVE party going strong with the MessengerGold Pack. Play multiplayer games online and use the chatpadfor easy texting or voice chat on the wired headsetwhile you play. The Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack makesit easier than ever to connect with friends and family nomatter where they are.

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X360 New York Giants Faceplate Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this faceplate for my husband and he absolutely loved it! He rushed right over to put it on his 360 and it hasnt been taken off since. The graphics are wonderful and it looks very sharp.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL GIANTS FANS!!
A MUST HAVE!
~ Jamie Biondolillo ~

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Show your passion of your favorite NFL team by transforming your Xbox 360 console into your favorite team console. The only officially licensed faceplate by NFL, Mad Catz NFL Xbox 360 Face Plate will enhance your gaming environment by personalizing your console. Play how you want to play the way you want to play.

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Microsoft B4N-00001 MICROSOFT - MESSENGER KIT FOR XBOX 360 Review

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(More customer reviews)Own a 360? You need this pad, you don't know it, but you do =). The pad can be bought in a few different ways be it on its own or bundled I think with a XBox Live Gold membership.
The pad snaps itself snaps in to your 360 controller plugging into your headset port and also the back/bottom two holes of your controller. It can be a bit of a pain to line up the messenger pads input and you have to press kinda hard for it to snap in but at least then you know it's not going anywhere :P. A headset jack at the bottom of the pad means you'll still be able to use your headset with the messenger pad.
As I've owned this for years now and have had it attached while playing all sorts of games (fps, rpg etc.) you really don't even know it's there. But when you have to type in a name, or you just want to write out a quick response to a buddy online it makes it soooooo much easier to do so! Gone are the days of hunting and pecking for the right letters and symbols using the analog stick =). Another bonus is if you bring your controller to a friends' house and need to recover your gamertag on your friends 360, you won't be spelling out your password on the screen for all to see, instead you just type it on the pad and no one's the wiser =).
Looking at this initially in the store I really didn't think I'd need one of these but once you use one you'll wonder just how you survived so long without one.

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CHATTING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY ON XBOX LIVE IS EASY USING THE XBOX 360 MESSENGER KIT. THIS DEVICE EASILY ATTACHES TO ANY XBOX 360 CONTROLLER AND PROVIDES EASY TO USE CHAT CAPABILITIES WHILE MAINTAINING GAMEPLAY FUNCTIONALITY IN ONE EASY-TO-HOLD DEVICE.

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