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Live and Multiplayer Explained
At a Glance
* XBox Live
Online multiplayer explained.
* Broadband Internet required.
If you own an
Xbox 360™ or Xbox® video game system and you're connected
to broadband Internet, you're ready to take the plunge into XBox
Live and online multiplayer gaming. What is multiplayer and why
do you want it? Let me explain.
Fun with
Friends
Simply put, online multiplayer is the act of playing games with
or against other human opponents over the Internet. Why play against
other people? Because it's incredibly fun. To date, no single-player
game can offer the same blistering challenge and dynamic experience
found online. As advanced as video games are, the human mind is
a superior opponent.
Nearly every style of game—from casual card
games to realistic first person shooters—can be played on
Xbox Live®. Not only do you play in the same environment as
your friends and fellow gamers, but you can also chat with them
over the headset communicator that comes with every Xbox Live starter
kit and Xbox 360 system. Coordinate team strategies, talk trash
with the other team, or simply catch up with an old friend. How
you use it is up to you.
Xbox Live
vs. Other Online Services
You might be wondering what separates Xbox Live from other online
gaming services. Here's a short list of why multiplayer gaming on
Xbox Live is superior:
* Every Xbox
360 game is online enabled, so you can chat with your friends even
if they're playing a different game—or watching a movie!.
* Keep tabs on your buddies through your friends list no matter
what they're doing—you can even send them voice messages and
e-mail.
* All original Xbox games that are Xbox Live-enabled support voice
chat and friends list features as
well.
* When you engage in multiplayer gaming on Xbox Live, you are playing
on a level field. Xbox Live actively polices the community and bans
people who violate the Terms of Use policy, as well as hackers who
modify their console to cheat. In other words, cheaters and jerks
get banned so the rest of us can enjoy playing in a cheat-free environment.
* Download free and premium content updates such as new multiplayer
maps, single player levels, art, and dashboard themes.
What You
Need to get started with XBox Live
All you need to get started is an Xbox 360 or Xbox video game system,
a subscription to broadband Internet through a provider, and the
desire to get the most out of your games. Prices and plans vary,
so check out the Xbox Live subscription plan section to learn
more
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