Microsoft aquires 'Xbox Gold' domains

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Microsoft has registered at least 16 domains which revolve around the 'Xbox Gold' name.

The latest series of purchases date from February 23, with the purchase of the XboxGold.com domain.

Sources report that Microsoft has filed complaints over owned domains including XboxGold.org and Xbox-Gold.com.

The list of domains bought by Microsoft include the following:
XboxGold.biz
XboxGold.com.co
XboxGold.us
XboxGold.at
XboxGold.ch
XboxGold.jp
XboxGold.mx
XboxGold.ru
XboxGold.tw
XboxGold.fr

At this time, it is unclear as to exactly what Microsoft is planning regarding Xbox Gold. It could be Microsoft simply protecting its brand.
Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Gold subscription service is often referred to as Xbox Gold. So could Microsoft could be planning on making a name switch for its online service as we head into the next gen Xbox?

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KelcyPosted:

PGA
TTG_FMJ @Ozar, why are they buying them? Something to do with the xbox 720?


It may have to do with the Xbox 720.


it most likely does

KelcyPosted:

this is weird wonder why they want them

PGAPosted:

TTG_FMJ @Ozar, why are they buying them? Something to do with the xbox 720?


It may have to do with the Xbox 720.

CearnsyPosted:

DSR I think they are buying them just so that other people can not have them


They wouldn't just buy them for nothing

The_Light_KnightPosted:

@Ozar, why are they buying them? Something to do with the xbox 720?

OzarPosted:

Wonder why they are buying them ummm :3

NotedPosted:

I think they are buying them just so that other people can not have them

MultitaskPosted:

Tuba
Evol
n_n well obviously there up to something


up to something bad /: damn microsoft.


wonder if they are going to charge more for gold this time


They better not

PGAPosted:

Maya They're probly just stopping ppl from using them lol


Yeah, it may have caused a problem if they didn't acquire the domains.

Soldier_Posted:

They're probly just stopping ppl from using them lol