Anyone with halo 2 should get on it and play a view games to increase eligibility for a free 3 month gold subscription. I got an email saying that MS is discontinuing service for original xbox games on xbox live and the free 3 months is a token of appreciation. I've had a few buddies of mine already get the 3 months. The email I got from MS on the subject is really vague as to what a loyal xbox live for the original xbox is, but I would give it a shot to save the money.