Why settle for beating your friends when you can take on the world?
With the huge variety of multiplayer games now available on the Xbox 360, as well as an extraordinary amount of game addons and Xbox Live Arcade games, you're missing out on hours of fun if you're not connected to Xbox Live and all the joy that it ensures. Luckily, we're here to help you with this handy guide to connecting and playing on Xbox Live.
This article should answer most questions you may have, but feel free to email us if there's anything else you'd like to know. Otherwise, try visiting the Microsoft's Xbox Live help page for more information. Have fun!
What do I need to connect to Xbox Live?
Before you even start thinking about playing online, make sure you have the following:
So how do I start?
The fastest method is simply connecting your Xbox 360 console to your router or modem via an Ethernet cable. Plug in the cable to the back of your console, and away you go. You'll need a high-speed broadband cable or DSL connection to connect to Xbox Live, so forget it if you're on a dial-up, ISDN or satellite Internet connection. Microsoft recommends a minimum 256Kbps connection. Check with your service provider to find out how fast your connection is.At the minimum speed, it should provide a fairly lag-free experience when gaming. But bear in mind that if you're planning on hosting games, other people will connect to your session, so you'll need a faster connection for smooth gaming. There's nothing worse than the host's connection failing just before a grand victory!
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