I paid the $900 price, but his software package was included. The software TradeStation 6 based, and is very useful.
The Mitchell course didn't "make the difference" for me, but there are elements of it that I use in my trading that are very useful.
If you are new, then it's impossible to say what is going to work for you. Some people start out with some canned program, never make money, and never look back. For most of us though, there are months and years of struggling and frustration, after which you reach a "critical mass" of knowledge, experience and discipline. Then you start making money. (If all your $$$ hasn't been blown!)
I'll say the same thing to you that I have said to others... I believe e-mini trading is ideal for someone who is SERIOUS but new. Do your learning, run a simulator for several months.
When you are ready to start trading, open an account with the minimum ($2,000). Trade your system, and when your account drops to $1,000, stop trading. Go back to your educational sources, run your simulator, and when you have worked out your bugs, send 'em another $1,000. Keep repeating this process until you have success. If you are a rookie and load up a new account with $10,000 or so, a couple days of insanity could blow half your account!
Anyway, Prosper!
kp