Xbox Live : Whats needed to get started?

[FerociouS]

Hello there guys, i have a friend who wants to get his son Xbox live, but doesnt know how much it costs or how to get started etc, i dont have it either, but i was wondering if you guys could give me some info on whats needed and how much it costs etc. Thanks

 

[Stellios]

Its dead easy.

He needs to get the console onto the network for internet access. This can be done by connecting the 360 to a router, or using internet connection sharing via a PC. Wireless access will require a wireless adapter.

1. Connect internet cabling
2. Go to your System blade and under network select 'test internet connection' to make sure your on *** network
3. Go to the Xbox Live blade
4. Select create a Live account
5. Follow the on screen walkthrough
6. Connect to live, and your away

When you first create a gamertag, you get a months free gold access, after that its £39.99 for a years access at most retailers, but it can be had cheaper. The gold subscription is what you need to be able to play games online.

 

[FerociouS]

Its dead easy.

He needs to get the console onto the network for internet access. This can be done by connecting the 360 to a router, or using internet connection sharing via a PC. Wireless access will require a wireless adapter.

1. Connect internet cabling
2. Go to your System blade and under network select 'test internet connection' to make sure your on *** network
3. Go to the Xbox Live blade
4. Select create a Live account
5. Follow the on screen walkthrough
6. Connect to live, and your away

When you first create a gamertag, you get a months free gold access, after that its £39.99 for a years access at most retailers, but it can be had cheaper. The gold subscription is what you need to be able to play games online.

Cheers for the info m8 so it costs about £40 to access Xbox live and play games on Xbox live for a whole year? thats not bad, oh and is a Broadband or faster connection required? basically its not playable on dialup is it? lol

 

[Zico]

Cheers for the info m8 so it costs about £40 to access Xbox live and play games on Xbox live for a whole year? thats not bad, oh and is a Broadband or faster connection required? basically its not playable on dialup is it? lol

12 Month cards (or 12+ 1 Halo cards) can be had for less than £39.99 (Microsoft's RRP and the cost if you pay via the dashboard) at various e-tailers. In addition you can buy 3 months via the dashboard and/or cards and 1 month by dashboard only. Paying month by month or quarterly is more expensive over 12 months than buying a 12 month card in the beginning.

Broadband is required though a bog standard 512k down/256k up connection will be fine for gaming (though obviously slower for downloads).