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> Errm it was a simple question, what's wrong with that? Retard.
The fact that there's a thread called 'The Xbox Live FAQ' and numerous others that have the answer and this topic is just a waste of space.
> Does anyone else find themselves reading The XB Gamer's threads for
> the sake of it these days just to see what drivel he's wrote this
> time?
YES, YES, YES
Use a free trial included in most games, then extend the subscription via the dashboard. You can't talk to people though, unless you buy a headset.
You can you XBConnect, which acts as one big fat system link, but you can't play any of the guys here when they're on LIVE.
A Starter Kit is your best bet.