What is Xbox Live?
Posted by Wayne Brown on October 19, 2010 0 Comments
Xbox Live, What is all the excitement about?
Xbox live was created by Microsoft in 2002 and can be described as an online game and digital media. An Xbox 360 or Xbox is needed for one to be able to access the Xbox live games. There are two form of membership the gold and silver membership.
Xbox Live Silver is free but one cannot play online. Content can be downloaded from the Xbox Live Market place, chat with friends and also share your achievements and profile.
With Xbox Live gold, one needs to subscribe to this service and enjoy the same benefits as the silver membership. The difference here is that one can play against other players online, chat, download content and also be matched with people that have skills that are similar to theirs. Subscription for gold membership is either by purchasing a subscription card or use of a credit card to set an account on the Xbox 360. Subscriptions are done monthly, every three months or yearly.
Xbox 360 is a powerful system for the videogames that was launched by Microsoft in 2005. With the system one can play the DVD movies and also Xbox live. The system is of high definition and one does not require HDTV. Some of the features of the Xbox Live include:
The achievements one earns when playing
The game scores
A game card
Market place of the Xbox Live where one can download game demos or buy the arcade games.
Integration of the Windows Live Messenger
A family setting meant to control what the young players’ access.
A thorough research needs to be conducted before the purchase of the Xbox 360 so as to ensure that one is getting the value for their money. The Xbox 360 comes in several packages that include:
Arcade system- 256MB unit, wireless controller and the system
Pro System – 60GB hard drive, wireless controller and the system
Elite system – 120GB hard drive, a wireless controller and the system
The Elite and Pro system are the most recommended as the arcade one will need more space in the future.
One is not required to be on a similar game session to be able to chat. Every member has their profile that summarizes their personality online, achievements and their preferences. This profile can be used to match one to other players with similar skills and styles. The gamer profile is able to keep children from playing certain games and borings a lot of excitement to all using it.