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What if I invested instead of paying for the Xbox Live Gold?

$10/month since November 2002

Total spent on Xbox Live Gold:

$2,777

($10/mo ร— 277 months)

If invested in S&P 500:

$9,600

As of December 2025

245.7%

Total Return

$6,823

Profit

23 years and 1 month

Time Period

About the Xbox Live Gold

Microsoft's online gaming service that pioneered console multiplayer.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact: Xbox Live launched with just 13 games but revolutionized online gaming.

The Math ๐Ÿ“Š

Monthly cost:$10/mo
Started:November 2002
Total invested:$2,777
Investment period:23 years and 1 month
Current value:$9,600
Total gain:+245.7%

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