Dad blames Microsoft as son spends £1,150 (~$1,800) on XBL!

[CAL022]

The parents could have easily bought them point cards and subscription cards at a retail store.

Indeed, it is so much cheaper. There are really good deals on subscription cards if you look hard enough. I got one of those 14 month cards for just under £28! Also, there can be special offers on the dashboard that allow you to buy one month for just £1. Or they could've got a month FREE through Raptr Rewards when that offer was still going.

[Witticus]

Indeed, it is so much cheaper. There are really good deals on subscription cards if you look hard enough. I got one of those 14 month cards for just under £28! Also, there can be special offers on the dashboard that allow you to buy one month for just £1. Or they could've got a month FREE through Raptr Rewards when that offer was still going.

I don't think the people who only check their bank statements every 6 months really care about saving money.

[LoopyChew]

Indeed, it is so much cheaper. There are really good deals on subscription cards if you look hard enough. I got one of those 14 month cards for just under £28! Also, there can be special offers on the dashboard that allow you to buy one month for just £1. Or they could've got a month FREE through Raptr Rewards when that offer was still going.

Not to mention, if your account gets hacked you can only be taken for whatever's in your account, as opposed to whatever's your credit limit.