If you're not playing your Xbox online on Xbox Live, then you're missing out on the best the console has to offer.
Sure there's plenty of offline gaming to be had, but with more and more games coming out with extensive on-line capabilities, there's a whole new world of gaming to explore. Games like Halo 2 and Forza Motorsport come alive on Xbox Live, and you'll never be wanting for some multiplayer action from players in Australia and around the world.
For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with these ten handy tips to getting your console online. The tips below should answer most of your Xbox Live questions, but email us on cnet@cnet.com.au if there's anything else you'd like to know. Otherwise, visit Microsoft's Xbox Live site for more information. Happy fragging!
1. What do I need for Xbox Live?
Before you get to play the goodness that is Forza online, you'll need a few essentials.
- An Xbox (obviously)
- A broadband Internet connection
- An Xbox Live Starter Kit
- An Ethernet cable
- A credit card
2. What type of broadband connection do I need?
If you're on a dial-up, ISDN or satellite internet connection, then forget it - Xbox Live is for high speed broadband connections through cable or DSL only. The minimum broadband speed Microsoft recommends is 256K for download and 64K for uploads - check with your service provider to confirm what your speeds are. These minimum speeds will get you a fairly lag free gaming experience, although faster connections will obviously mean a smoother experience at most times. A fast download speed is the most important spec, although if you plan on hosting your own online games sessions then having decent upload speed becomes vital as well.
3. What's an Xbox Live Starter Kit?
An Xbox Live Starter Kit, which you'll find at most stores selling Xbox consoles or games, contains some vital components you'll need to get online. The kit includes a disc which updates yours Xbox Dashboard with Live functionality, a headset that you connect to your controller which allows you to interact with other gamers online, and some demo games. The AU$99.95 Xbox Live Starter Kit price also gives you a 12-month subscription to the Xbox Live service, which begins from when you first sign up.
4. Why do I need a credit card?
Even though you've already paid for a 12-month Live subscription, you'll still need a valid credit card to be able to complete the online registration. Microsoft says this is an added security measure they use for account verification, and the card will not be charged any extra fees. A note of caution though - if you do not specifically cancel your Live account after 12 months, it will be automatically renewed and the charge slugged on your card.
5. How do hook up my Xbox to my broadband connection?
First of all, you'll need an Ethernet cable to hook up your Xbox to your broadband modem/router. Ethernet cable, commonly used for computer networking, has a head that looks similar to a phone connector but is slightly larger. Once you've plugged one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of your Xbox, you have a choice of either plugging the other end directly into your modem (if you want a dedicated connection) or through a router (if you want to share the Internet connection with your PC). A direct connection through a modem is probably preferable, especially if your broadband speed is at the lower end of the range and you don't want a shared connection with a PC to result in laggy gaming. But if you have multiple devices that need to be on the Internet at the same time, then having a router connection is the best bet. There is also a third way of connecting to Xbox Live, which is useful if your cable or DSL modem is USB-based, or is an internal PCI modem. Internet connection sharing is a more complex connection, with more information on how to get online found here.
Once all the cables are connected, then it's a simple matter of turning on the Xbox and following the on-screen prompts on your television to set up the Live account.
6. OK, I'm online. What games can I play on Xbox Live?
There are dozens of games that can be played on Xbox Live, with more to come. And it's not just online gameplay - some games will have new areas, maps or other features that can be downloaded from Live. Most games will state on their packaging if they're Xbox Live compatible, but for a full list, click here. Some of the recent games CNET.com.au has reviewed with Live play include Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Brothers In Arms, the excellent Forza Motorsport, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Doom 3, and of course Halo 2.
7. How much data does Live use up?
If you've got a metered broadband account - one of those that only allow a certain amount of information to be downloaded and uploaded every month - then be mindful that playing on Live can chew up some MBs. On average, 10-20MB an hour is downloaded when playing on Xbox Live, though that figure changes from game to game. For example a one on one race in Forza Motorsport won't be too demanding in data, but a 16-player Halo 2 Slayer session is likely to create higher levels of data transfer.
8. When is the best time to play on Live?
Most people jump onto Live on evenings and weekends, so that's probably the best time to get onboard as there will be more people online that you can play. Generally you have more choices of games to play when there are more people online available to play, particularly with those on your friends list.
9. I've got a modded Xbox. Can I still get online with Live?
The short answer is no. Microsoft doesn't support any Xboxes that have been modded in any way, with a spokesperson saying that : "The Xbox Live team has recently installed additional security measures to make sure that consumers have a fun, fair, and cheat-free environment in which to compete and play."
10. Any other tips for getting online with Live?
Of course! The most important is to maximise the connection speed Live has to play with. If you've got a computer sharing the connection, then make sure you're not downloading something at the same time as you're playing on Live.
When you're online, make sure you're joining games (that is, servers hosting a particular game session) that have a good connection. Most games you try to join will have some sort of indicator showing how strong the connection is - this is usually expressed as a series of green bars or dots. The more bars, the faster and more stable the connection. Also, make sure these games haven't exceeded their maximum player limit, another possible cause for lag and slowdown.
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josh
14/05/2005 05:43 AM
umm.. why cant I sign up for x-box live if I have dial-up? I dont understand why it wont work? Will it just be laggy if i use dial-up?
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josh
14/05/2005 05:46 AM
Is there such thing as "direct connect" for x-box live? This means that i do not need a router, i simply plug a cord into my x-box that goes into my computer. I want to know the absloute minimum requirments for using x-box live. I do not want to know what will be lag free and all the rest of that! I want to know what i have to have to even be able to sign up and play!
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ROYAL ELITE
15/05/2005 02:18 AM
I was wondering if you can use a debit card on Xbox Live? I can't get a credit card. And I was wondering if you can play if you have the oldest edition of Xbox when it first came out?
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Brad
30/06/2005 10:06 AM
My son asked me for details of my credit card when he first bought his xbox live home for the first time. I assumed he had already paid for it and as 16yr olds have a hard time explaining themselves, I was very skeptical of his request. I rang up the Microsoft hotline and was reassured with the explanation. I have got onto this CNET website and again was reassured. How has microsoft explained this "credit card" scenario to concerned parents? Is it on the box somewhere or do all parents go thru this apprehension? If so, can someone tell Microsoft about this (CNET ?)
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luke earthwalker
19/12/2005 12:02 PM
microsoft sent me xbox live gold for normal xbox but inside the card and the hedset are for xbox360 and i dont have one
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Halohitman
02/01/2006 03:32 PM
How do I hook up xbox live to my lap top.... it has high speed internet...
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me
23/01/2006 12:19 PM
I HAVE RESERVED THE XBOX 360 AT TARGET BEFORE IT CAME OUT AND I STILL HAVENT GOTTEN IT! WHY WOULD MICROSOFT PUT OUT THE XBOX 360 IF THEY KNEW THEY WOULDNT BE ABLE TO MEET THE DEMAND? BY THE TIME I GET THE STUPID THING THE XBBOX 720 WILL BE COMING OUT!IM JUST ABOUT READY TO TAKE MY MONEY BACK AND GET READY FOR THE PS3!
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shadow26
05/02/2006 03:42 PM
how much is it a mounth or year?
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lorcan
17/02/2006 11:00 PM
hey i was wondering If i have wireless broadband at a speed of 512kb can i use xbox live if u kno pls email me Lorcan_wogan@hotmail.com
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Nick
21/03/2006 02:41 AM
Does the starter kit work for both xbox and the 360?
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john
03/04/2006 12:25 PM
could you use dial up on xbox 360 live?
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john
03/04/2006 12:27 PM
could you use dial up on xbox 360 live?
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x_soldier
03/08/2006 11:19 AM
how much do i have to pay to get xbox online?
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Yukon kid
22/08/2006 05:13 AM
I just bought xblive and havent played it yet , I was wondering if I could invite 4 peepol over and play xbox live all at once, on my 1 xbox. because it would be kinda boring if only 1 person can play on live on my xbox at a time. Answer!!! please!!!!
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Daniel
22/09/2006 12:46 AM
how do get xbox live enable connerction thingo without having to get the starter pack. tell me please!!! sully_116838@hotmail.com
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jonny
28/09/2006 04:08 AM
hey everyone i does anyone know where i can get a router very cheap because i am 10 and i can ill afford the starter kit never mind the router.or is ther a way i can connect to xbox live with out a router? also what is a xbox live subscription card? please reply asap i dont really want to give out my dads or mums e mail so could you please reply on the forum =-) thank you!
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jarred
01/10/2006 10:10 AM
could you get starter kit at game stop and can you download pictures or games
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Josh Felvus
03/10/2006 06:07 PM
If it does, how much does Xbox Live subscription cost per month or year, or is it an all-up price? I really want to know so that I can get Xbox Live.
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lee
09/10/2006 09:36 AM
that bwas good but josh yeah the one who said he can't play with dial up mustn't be very intellegent then reasen you can't play with dial up is because it's to slow you'd be playing with freezes every five seconds and playing agaist poeple with broadband that will run circles around you!!! so that why!!!
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Richard Ryan
30/10/2006 05:16 AM
my xbox 360 is conecting with the router but my ip adress keeps failing why does this happen and what can i do to prevent this i am using a netgear model dg834g
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Ryan
04/11/2006 10:45 AM
That was really helpfull.If you have a wirless connection to a laptop,then you can unplug the ethernet cable that goes into the router (leave in the router unplug from the modem)and plug the ethernet cable for xbox live directly to your modem.When using xboxlive unpug the cable from the moden that you where using for xboxlive and plug the 1 in for your modem.
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Ray
04/11/2006 08:14 PM
Why is it so hard to hook up xbox 360 live with my computer. It keeps saying that there is no IP address. Even if I manually put it in. I went through all the right steps even the troubleshooting steps. Yet still nothing. and I cant find the wep number. it says this number could be the problem. but I spent hours looking for it. What can I do to fix this problem....
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phillip
12/11/2006 01:52 AM
can i direct connec my ethernet cavble like wihtout a modem if i have a wirless connection can i do somehting or do i need the modem by me ti connect it
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sue
15/11/2006 04:51 AM
hi my xbox has got stuck on xbox live can anyone help me out as dont know how to get of it
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spud
22/11/2006 10:45 AM
i just got xboxlive but it says i need a credit card but i aint got 1. is there a way without usin a credit card...sum1 tell me plz coz im dyin 2 show every1 who`s halo king,,,( me ),,,email me plz at bjheaven777@hotmail.com cheers dudez
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david
20/12/2006 05:41 AM
I have a wireless router and a cable modem, i have connected my wireless router to my cable modem, though i have not connected my wireless router to my computer, does it need to be connected to my computer in order for my wireless xbox adapter to connect?
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josh d
26/12/2006 11:40 AM
ok i just boutght the 360..came with the head set and **** i thought i got xbox live with it?? no?
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John
26/12/2006 03:40 PM
Why can't i use a dial up connection for xbox live?
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kenny
30/12/2006 12:44 PM
ya when i try to hook up my xbox 360 up to the internet it keeps saying when i test the connection that it failed to get an IP address, any ideas on what i should do?
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Sky
31/12/2006 02:45 PM
I have a 360 and I am having troubles doing a direct connect from my modem to my 360, for xbox live any advice, or things that I might be doing wrong???
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Sky
31/12/2006 02:47 PM
It also says when i test connection, failed IP address Any ideas
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nick
01/01/2007 10:40 AM
if my computer has a pci card and there is another computer with the modem and router, can i hook up live to my computer?
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Ryan
07/01/2007 12:52 AM
is this the same setup for the 360 cos people have said tht is is n some have said it is'nt(mt m8s btw) n i was wondering if it was
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Wakko
09/01/2007 04:18 AM
Can Iget Xbox live even if i don't have a computer but i have internet. If you have a responce Email me to Wakkobitch@yahoo.com
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anonymous
13/01/2007 11:10 AM
you can only play 4 people on xbox live on sertin games
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Anonymous
20/01/2007 10:01 AM
The only thing available here is dial up and satellite. I guess that's means my 360 is worthless, right? :| **** you for saying the 360 is worthless without Live! It rocks no matter what.
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element4life
20/01/2007 11:41 AM
can i use xbox live with a wireless internet connection?
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thebozz
22/01/2007 11:50 AM
i have internet coming in on a cable wire should i just buy a modem and hook a ethernet cable up to that and string it up to my xbox?
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george
23/01/2007 08:35 PM
how can i pay for xbox live with out a live starter kit??
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sean-47
03/02/2007 02:52 PM
i cant conect to live because, when i press xbox live on the dashboard in tells me that an upgrade is available and when i press ok it fails and tells me to check connection settings. what am i doing wrong? or what am i missing?
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Joshuadude
04/02/2007 07:34 AM
Hey, I have DSL broadband line but im piggy-backing off the main connection with a wireless card, (not a router) so im not using an ethernet cable, How would i hook up my xbox with this set-up? or would i HAVE to get a router? Please respond on here or to my email adress. Thank you in advance =)
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anonymous
06/02/2007 10:54 AM
Can you talk and play with any one or do you have to know there account names?
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Gabe
13/02/2007 02:00 PM
Ok i got a 360. i really love it and its great, but i want to experiece the whole live deal. i have a Mac, with Airport Wireless.. and the nearest phone jack is like 13 feet away. im not sure what will work... wireless with Mac Airport , or Just getting a modem then plugging that in. Please help me out, thank you very much
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Chris
14/02/2007 05:24 AM
to the 10 year old: erm...best bet is like PC world or walmart or maybe eBay you can get a used one.
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xvpdan798
18/02/2007 04:56 AM
yes but can you just buy it from your game shop
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Aj
09/03/2007 08:31 AM
Hey, I have a wireless linksys connection to my pc. I know that i can get Live through a wireless connect, yet i have no idea how. Can you help me out?
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glitch
10/03/2007 04:25 PM
Can I use a DI-524 AIRPLUS G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wieless router and ethernet cabel insted of using a xbox live wirless adapter and my wirless router?
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andrew berry
15/03/2007 09:39 AM
does xbox live 3 month starter kit come with ethernet cable? plz someone respond!
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Ad Ad
17/03/2007 04:07 PM
I just bought the Verison usb720 modem. I pluged the ethernet cable in from my ibook G4 to my Xbox 360 and I've tried to connect to xbox360 live and I still get nothing...what can I do?
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spartenmage3
23/03/2007 10:08 AM
this is dumb it doesnt tell me how to do the subscrpition thing on my xbox.
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Ice_Killa
05/04/2007 04:35 AM
I was wondering if I can play xbox live without a credit card because my parents get worried Someone could steal their number Is it possible to use a debit card or anything else but a credit card If someone knows another way of doing it without a credit card or knows how to convince them to use their card please contact me at Graciela1670@sbcglobal.net Thank You so much for Helping :)
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jeromie
05/04/2007 12:53 PM
why do we need a subcription to xbox live, why can't we play it straight away when we connect all the wires and stuff?
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forsey
07/04/2007 05:04 AM
ok you guys gotta read the beggining of this page where it says the things you need to get xbox live dont ask questions about getting it without some of these things you need all of them to get xbox live including broadband connection not phone line where would you put the phone cord on ur xbox??? nowhere xbox live is not made for phone line connections
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bp stuart
15/04/2007 06:48 PM
my xbox 360 is in the loft about 30 feet away from computer will it still work with wireless adaptor
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mpark
16/04/2007 10:10 AM
will it be slow if i have dial up or does it matter
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Mr.Live
17/04/2007 04:42 AM
right yo my xbox 360 is about thirty feet from my computer will xbox wireless adaptor still work at that distance PLZ HELP.
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eyecon
18/04/2007 12:55 PM
i need to know how to hook up my x-box 360. i have it pluged into my cable modem via eithernet wire, yet it still says no ip
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Sprofa
18/04/2007 10:45 PM
eyecon you must change all IP settings on your xbox 360 to automatic thanks
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demonsball6
23/04/2007 08:31 AM
everytime i try to set up my account it says unable to continue due to techniqual difficultiets and try again later and ive tried many times but i still wont work
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halo2masterdude111885
24/04/2007 10:19 AM
this is cool because you have more access to more levels and bigger challeges
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Lcm
27/04/2007 05:15 PM
I'm having the same problem as demonsball6. I put in my subscription code and it says: Technichal Difficulties. Please try again Later. And I've tried many times. Please help! Email me at lcmweekly@gmail.com
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lcm
30/04/2007 04:47 PM
does dial work for xbox live?????
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Robert20
08/05/2007 03:14 AM
WOW xbox 1 sux play xbox 360 elite 50 times more fun!
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kizzy
24/05/2007 03:13 PM
can i use a wireless internet usb addabpter to connect to xbox live?
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cammy
29/05/2007 02:09 AM
hi does the original xbox live cost i like 2 no so i dont go buying a ethernet cable and have to pay for live witch i dont want if any1 no's email me at cammy07cvb@hotmail.co.uk
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damon
18/06/2007 01:09 AM
I'm using a direct modem to get my 360 live and the IP address fails. It's on automatic what should I do. PLEZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SadGamer
26/06/2007 04:19 PM
This console is almost completly worthless if you don't pay yearly for live. There's only a handful of games that have any SP replay value. The vast majority are designed around Multiplayer and are most often not even worth renting unless you have live. So in the end. If you want a console to enjoy until the next gen, the 360 is the worst choice. Once you buy it, you never stop paying. With an insanely high rate of failure and the fact that you never stop paying to get teh most out of it, it's a complete ripoff for those who value a dollar. While the PS3 has a higher initial cost, it's by far the better in the long run. Anyone who claims otherwise is an xbox fanboy. Don't believe me? Then do the math yourself. 4 years of live alone pushes the 360 beyond the cost of a ps3. Just to match the ps3 features you have to buy a new 360 elite which is more than the premium, hd-dvd player, and 4 years of Live for mp. Oh and if you are stupid enough to get a 360, enjoy paying for all those wallpapers, screenshots , and map packs which PC gamers STILLL get for free... 360 IS THE BIGGEST RIP OFF CONSOLE IN HISTORY! DON'T SUPPORT MS!!!!!!!!!!!
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DAISY
29/06/2007 08:24 AM
How much is xbox live per month?? How do i get it? How do i conncet it to the laptop? Answer...Please!!
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slappyface92
29/06/2007 12:37 PM
do they charge monthly or yearly
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yo-itsalex
30/06/2007 02:52 PM
anyone explain me howe to get the xbox live cose i didnt get it im dieng of waiting i want to go own some noobs on halo plz reply on forum or my email: piralex@netbay.com.au and also wy cant i play with dial up
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yo-its-alex
30/06/2007 02:59 PM
and also if i need to pay howe much dose it costs and why is it so important to have credit card
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elisha
04/07/2007 08:28 PM
i dont have a credit card nether do my parents and plus why is it so inportent to have one. i love you.
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Kane
11/07/2007 11:30 PM
can u hav xbox live on xbox and 360?
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crazyjackjack@hotmail.com
26/07/2007 03:03 AM
can u get a extenson 4 ure enet cable? pwwwwwwz! anser bak
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halofreak
27/07/2007 04:27 PM
you cant play xbox live on dial up cuz its too sow i meant so sloooooooooowwwww
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Woody
29/07/2007 04:38 PM
does my 360 come with any sort of trial or preview of live on line i have all the gear and Broudband just wanna see it b4 spending more $$$$$!
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Dustin
30/07/2007 01:06 PM
if my parents dont want me to hook it up to my tv can i hook it up to my conputer and play if so howww email me at dustina_66@hotmail.com
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stephen2103
31/07/2007 06:13 AM
hi i have had xbox 360 for around 2 months now continuously trying to get onto live. I connect the cable and it says it has wired but then the problem. THE IP ADRESS KEEPS FAILING!!!! what do i do to sort it? if you know what to do please please please email me on paul.pettitt03@ntlworld.com thnaks
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yo mama
10/08/2007 08:37 AM
where can i find a ehternet cable?????
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zim
14/08/2007 03:12 PM
can i try it free for a week or so
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albino blackdog
04/09/2007 03:47 AM
do u have to buy the starter kit or can you buy the the stuff in the starter kit by its self?
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SHELBYGT
05/09/2007 02:40 AM
to connect your xbox or 360 to your pc there is a cable that you you can buy i think its called vga cable but you know it when you see the cable and no there is no possibly way of getting live without a credit or debit card. and the people who has promblems with there ips adreess and dns and that other stuff call your internet provider and tell them about it and they should be able to fix you right up and yeah that person who wrote 6 pages worth about the 360 being dum and having to buy wallpappers and stuff your right its a dam scam the 360 has so many stupid promblems i mean it gets to dam hot you and yeah listen to this its prfered to buy an intercooler for it so it wont get hot and freeze but that for the standard edition i guess for us poor folks then they made the dam elite that has no prombles and sell the for 100 or 200 hundred more thats bullshit i mean why make a poece of crap and sell it for like 400 hundred dollars then there like 60 billion things wrong with it why cant they just run test on there products before the sell them they need to get money off their mind and start careing about what they make
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jake_m09
06/09/2007 10:28 PM
i have a question... my son is trying to get connected but we dont understand what modded is and how can we tell if his xbox has it ???????
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josh E
05/10/2007 03:09 PM
because josh. simply there isnt enough room in your internet conection E.G. if you have a bathroom you cant fit 10000 people in it. lets say xbox is 10000 and dial up is the bathroom
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famous142536
05/10/2007 04:09 PM
can you use live if u have wi fi internet connection
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david
06/10/2007 08:11 PM
I have eveything needed for xboxlive but the creditcard,Ive never needed a creditcard and will never get one because of the ??? that follows with them,So a big fan of xbox & 360 like me well iam stuffed simple.thats microsoft
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HELP
11/10/2007 07:43 AM
wtf are we doing wrong??? it wont let us download the microsoft media softwear. i mean hw do we get it online? we plugged it in we went xbox live we typed email and password in and we made a gamertag but it stilll says are gamer tag is taken sa we try more complex gamer tags and well same old sososo anybody got an answer??? email me at djpoxon_magic@hotmail.co.uk
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Phlippin Sweet
15/10/2007 05:42 AM
OK there alot of noobs in this forum ok read the top of the page for what u need also no fricken dial up connections yes you can use linksys wireless adapters it will work my xbox is on my top floor my linksys is in the basement o ya and if the xbox is probably not modded if you bought it brand new and u can still go on live if its modded just cant turn your mods on (mods are cheats pretty much) you dont need the starter kit just the wire the subscription and a mic if u want it to be fun o ya and anything that isnt dial up
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MASTER CHIEF
16/10/2007 01:14 PM
i wonder if HALO 3 plays on live?
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shluppy22
25/10/2007 08:41 AM
wats an ip adress
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mad man
25/10/2007 11:01 AM
every time I get to the subscription code it says there is a tecnicail difaculty but now I cant evan get online now without it saying tecnicail difaculty
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i dont get it
28/10/2007 11:23 AM
y do u need a subscription code to play cant they just charge it to ur credit card account????
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jajdad
30/10/2007 12:47 PM
do you need an xbox live starter kit to get exbox live
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Tommygun
31/10/2007 10:44 AM
Its dial up so expect that to happen
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alex
06/11/2007 05:02 PM
any one tell me how muchb it costs to subscribe!!!
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alex
06/11/2007 07:08 PM
and where cna i get free trial codes for it
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Joey
07/11/2007 09:38 AM
It costs about $80-$100 for a 12/13 month subscription! But before you pay for the service make sure you are very sure it is all connected up properly!
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alex
08/11/2007 12:56 PM
k ty and i got another question what if i got only 1gig of intenret usage dose it mean i can only play 8hours per mounth?
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Luke
12/11/2007 11:48 AM
i am connected to xbox live and evrything works but when i get on to play i can't play with other players what should i do?
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jimmy
22/11/2007 04:31 AM
satellite internet does work, i have a friend that has satellite internet and a xbox live account and it (in my oppinion) works better than a normal shared high speed connection (just not when its rainy outside)
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Matteo
24/11/2007 09:25 AM
Do i need a 360 yo play Xbox Live or can i still sign up with the original. Please reply.
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kadeem
26/11/2007 10:35 AM
i need help getting online i lost my set up cd if some one knows how i can get on go to kadhimeazy-e@hotmail.com
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loosnaty
09/12/2007 01:06 PM
jimmy i was wondering if you could tell me how your friend worked out having satellite internet and live and got them to work becasue so far i havent been able to get it to work for me. e-mail me at mr.loose@hotmail.com
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cooldude
20/12/2007 02:09 AM
do you have to be wireless to play on xbox live with a 360 or can you just plug in through the internet plug in the wall, i have xbox live on my original xbox and im going to get a 360. i was going to recover my 2 month subscription onto my xbox 360 when i get it but im not sure if u can hook up the 360 through the wall using a dsl modem and ethernet cable
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jessy
24/12/2007 11:43 AM
is there any way i can get xbox live if i dont have a computer or any internet?? please email me. because i dont have a computer therefor i do not have an internet provider any other way i can get xbox live?
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jackdean33
24/12/2007 04:53 PM
I am getting a xbox 360 and want to play live but can i do it without a credit card because my parents said there is no way they are putting there credit. card details on there. could some1 either tell me if it is possible to do it without a credit card or if they have any suggestions on how to convince my parents to use their credit card details.e-mail me at jack_5870@hotmail.com
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Jason
26/12/2007 01:21 PM
Well Josh, my friend has Xbox live and he uses dial-up. The two don't mix well at all. It's laggy and just completely takes the fun out of gaming. I guess it can still work if you really want it to, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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teamnightglow
27/12/2007 03:32 AM
hookup live
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Big Steve
29/12/2007 09:40 AM
Hmmmm, Dial up won't work because you can't get your Xbox 360 to "Dial" your ISP. Unless you share a connection using ETHERNET cable (From any computer store) with your PC which would be silly because it would be impossible to play at that speed... You can play without having a Credit Card, Go to a Computer Store and buy a PrePaid Live Card and just use the code to get live.. IP Address is Internet Protocol. example 143.123.123.12 It's just a number your Internet Provider gives your PC so the internet can communicate with your PC (Or xbox 360) This number is unique. Wireless Broadband CAN work if the Modem settings has an OPEN NAT Setting, Your Internet Provider should know if this is OPEN or CLOSED. Broadband Modems also need this Setting OPEN. For any other Technical Problems Ring your Internet Provider and ask them if the Modem you have is XBOX live compatible. IF it Keeps saying your Gamertag is taken It's because millions of people play Live and you need to be REALLY REALLY Unique with it... NO YOU CAN"T connect to xbox live without the internet, It's like trying to run your fridge without plugging it in??? No the console isn't worthless, Comparing a PC to Xbox live is like comparing Monkey's and dolphins. XBOX 360 has Greater support from game producers and companies than PS3 and Sony Networking is worse than a Barbara Streisand Album. I've never paid for a wallpaper or anything like that, It's great fun playing Live and it's worth the money to me.. I pitty poor PS3 Owners, Got jipped
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David
29/12/2007 03:39 PM
Can you tell me how to fix the MTU? I have not gotten xbox live yet and it is because my MTU Setting has failed every time when everything else is confirmed.. I am stuck with a xbox live card and i cant get on xbox live where all my friends are, please help me
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David
29/12/2007 03:40 PM
Can you tell me how to fix the MTU? I have not gotten xbox live yet and it is because my MTU Setting has failed every time when everything else is confirmed.. I am stuck with a xbox live card and i cant get on xbox live where all my friends are, please help me
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skmb14
01/01/2008 08:20 PM
hey can you use a 30 dollor visa card to pay for xbox live?
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danny
02/01/2008 02:35 AM
i read dis and still cant get online
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ceejay1
06/01/2008 07:50 AM
ive got a wireless adaptor and all the the network settings are all confirmed yet my xbox live is still not working it keeps saying failed plz sum 1 help me
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Craig
07/01/2008 02:48 PM
i connect my xbox 360 up to the computer and try to sign up but it tells me the internet cable is connected but the ip address has failded What should i do
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pyroliffic
10/01/2008 01:06 PM
majority of these things are easily fixable. Email me at rweller69@yahoo.com and i can walk ya through it. Or catch me online. rweller69 for yahoo, and msn = rweller69@hotmail.com
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pyroman
14/01/2008 02:04 AM
how come when i try to connect to xbox live it works on the ip adress and then it failed and it won't work now
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goats rule
18/01/2008 09:03 AM
can xbox original on live play with xbox 360 on live (if its the same game)
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yopatsuss
27/01/2008 08:34 AM
what kind of ethenet cable should i use? i searched for them on ebay and there were multiple kinds, which one do you use and how much do they normally cost?
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ryan
01/02/2008 02:34 PM
I download songs for rock band. I took my hardrive over but used his xbox. when i put the hardrive in my xbox the songs where not there. Shouldn't the songs work on my xbox also with the hardrive.
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Yankeekid2b
08/02/2008 08:23 AM
what kind of cables could you use
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SillyDude
12/02/2008 07:45 AM
of couse halo 3 is on live why did u think???
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homiescooer
16/02/2008 09:44 AM
deacon scooed this really helped me out it scooes
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HIHININIPIPI
17/02/2008 08:08 AM
Sky plug it into tour modm insted
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?
02/03/2008 09:12 AM
Hey, i just bought my mates xbox 360 from him which still has 7 months of xbox live gold membership how do i change all info over to my details to continue it in my name.? please help im new 2 live
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snipeking57
02/03/2008 12:55 PM
if i buy xbox live for my original xbox, can i play with my friends that have live for xbox 360?
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Jinsai
10/03/2008 07:18 PM
this suggestion list panders to a non-existent contingent. For example, people who are "asking" what days of the week to play their 360 online. Never, in the history of human creatures, has anyone ever asked this stupid question.
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Jinsai
10/03/2008 07:27 PM
oh well.. while I'm at it, anyone who actually insists that Halo 3 lived up to the hype is delusional, and their opinions should be disregarded. It was generic. Also, you can thank the xbox live network for prohibiting LAN co-op in Army of Two. Everyone's gotta roll with their Live service, even if it's absolutely preposterously unnecessary Woo hoo.... Thanks a lot Microsoft. While you're at it, kill off another game I'd like to play on my PC/PS3 via insidious bribes. At least every game I ever wanted to play on 360 is now available on my computer (gears of war, Bioshock, and soon Mass Effect). I don't see any reason to give these people money, and I don't want to blow a chunk of cash on something that's quite probably going to break within a year, at which point the company will continue to send back to me a temp fix that will last a couple months before it needs to be sent back. Surely M$ has enough money to not only eat overselling their hardware to pre-empt compitition... hopefully, they can pay for all the corners they cut to save money (like, actually replacing broken units with new ones) Oh well. You guys enjoy. I'm looking forward to metal gear on my PS3 (and, why not, Mass Effect on my PC). I honestly can't think of a good reason to buy one of these things anymore.
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doo12poo
23/03/2008 01:27 PM
. there is a loy of words
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Oldgreg
24/03/2008 03:56 AM
I have a mac how do i connect it up using my laptop and an ethernet cable? big.sion@hotmail.co.uk <--- If you know how
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spud 69er
06/04/2008 06:16 AM
where can i find a cable to conec to mi computr to ply 360 n send mi a message if ya know plzzzz!!!!!!!!!! privatespud@blueyonder.co.uk
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cdlleblanc@hotmail.com
22/04/2008 07:19 AM
my son was able to play xbox live, its is connected via wireless. I tested connections every thing ok. however it stated network connectivity and now won't allow him? any suggestions
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laughingoutloud
23/05/2008 11:34 PM
Do u have to buy a disc or something at a store for a gold membership?
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william
16/06/2008 12:35 PM
what do you pay for
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Nathan
13/07/2008 10:20 AM
can you have a wireless connection since i have a wireless adapter because it says in what your writing that you have to use the Ethernet cable
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BOb gibson
17/07/2008 11:22 AM
are you sure
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just sme kid tryin to join xbox live l o l
30/07/2008 11:37 AM
Ok i got a ENTERNET cable hooked up to my xbox. so i need a xbox live starter kit now? and i don't have a credit card i am only 12 i wanted to join xbox live so please tell me what kind of modem do i need? i think i got a telus modem or shaw modem whitch one is more better? SHAW modem or TELUS MODEM?
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will
30/07/2008 12:28 PM
i need help with the wireless set up, my connection is there but the ip keeps failling and ive tried all the ip's from the other computers, how can i get it to work?
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jr
10/08/2008 04:52 AM
every time i try to get a connection it says it cant find the ip adress. help?
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random ppls
23/08/2008 10:17 AM
So i need a credit card for xbox live? Can you use a debit card?
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richard
23/08/2008 09:52 PM
i dont have a credit card to join ebox live what can i do or do i miss out on it.
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spike168
31/08/2008 09:55 PM
i need help i have got all the wires needed for joining but i simply cannot get past the ip address and when i ask for help i cannot understand what they are telling me HELP
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Andy0284
03/09/2008 09:42 PM
Can someone please email me about this one im desperate! I just got a webbook laptop with mobile broadband connection via a dongle that plugs into the usb port. How can i use this or change the settings on my 360 to letme go on xbox live?????? This is one of the main reasons i got the net!!!! I need to kick butt on halo 3!!!!! lol Andy0284@aol.com
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shayne
04/09/2008 05:14 AM
it is the best of the bestgo check it out
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