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Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What's required to get connected to Xbox Live?
An Xbox console, an Xbox Live Enabled Game, broadband Internet access (cable or DSL), an Ethernet modem or other device to connect to your Xbox, a subscription to Xbox Live and a valid credit card.
What if I don't have broadband access?
You must have broadband Internet access (cable or DSL). That's number one. If you don't have it, get it. Visit www.xbox.com/live, and select your country, for more information.
Can I play the Xbox games I already own on Xbox Live?
Only if they're Xbox Live Enabled Games. All Xbox Live games will have the Xbox Live Online Enabled bar on the front of the package. If a game doesn't have the bar, it's not enabled for Xbox Live.
Can I use the Xbox System Link Cable as an Ethernet cable?
A system link is a type of Ethernet cable. Depending on your modem, you might be able to use it. See www.xbox.com/live, and select your country, for more information.
What if I want to take my Xbox Live profiles to my friend's house?
Just save the game to your memory unit and head on over. Memory unit sold separately.
Do I need Xbox Live in order to play Xbox Live Enabled Games?
No, you can enjoy Xbox Live Enabled Games offline as well as online. You might even want to do a little training offline before you begin conquering your online foes...
Why do I need a credit card?
This is the most efficent way to secure Gamertag authorisation.
I still want more information. Where can I get it?
You can find all the answers you're looking for at www.xbox.com/live, and select your country.
Have a nice time reading and observing my useful guide to Xbox Live. My computer is kind of broken at the moment, whenever I type sometimes it doesn't come out or because I type too fast!!
Post back and tell me what you think, by the way, in year 9, im taking i.t for one of my studies, so I thought i'll practise now, by typing this :)
> ignore him?
You can ignore the words, but not the smell.
*Grimaces*
I was only looking at it earlier for tips on getting lag free games. Why in gods name did you copy paste it? it's not even like GAD is even around anymore.
> I think this is a matter the police should handle, actually.
Oi, why you trying to take the matter into your own hands. After you was going on about the police and how they should handle this, I expected better from you Maverick, tisk, tisk, tisk ...
A) Purchase the Xbox Live Starter Kit**.
B) Get Xbox Live Enabled Games.
C) Connect your Xbox to the Xbox Live service via broadband Internet access and enter the Ultimate Broadband Gaming Experience.
** Xbox Live Starter Kit Includes:
>> 12 month subscription to Xbox Live
>> Xbox Communicator hands-free headset.
>> 2 Xbox Live enabled game demos: Whacked! and MotoGP Ultimate Racing Technology!
Have a nice day all you people that want to get Xbox Live but don't know a thing, just like me!! But now I do... As you can see.