What do i need for xbox360 live

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Hello,
i was wondering wat all do i need for xbox-360 live
 

jamus34

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AS far as what?

Really to get Live all you need is a high speed (at least DSL) internet connection.

However, additional expenses are:

$50 / yr for the gold service (which you will probably want)
If your box is not the new "slim" variant then you need either a Cat5 Network cable or their BS overpriced wireless adapter ($100).

That should be all.
 

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To fully enjoy XBOX live here is what you need:
(This kit here is only $54 and you get a year of gold, a headset (a must) plus the keypad, which is pretty useful if you use your xbox a lot.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103115&cm_re=xbox_live-_-74-103-115-_-Product
or if you want you can just get the gold membership, but it's only 15 bucks cheaper.

Also you will need a broadband internet connection. If you also have a computer that you want to be online at the same time you'll need a router/switch with Cat5 or wireless for both!
 

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If you don't have a router in the same room then yes, it is necessary, however to charge a Franklin for it is outrageous.
 

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A alternate to the wireless adaptor is attaching a laptop on wireless internet to the Xbox with a Cat5 cable. Then, on the laptop you add the wireless network and local area network to a network bridge, and tada, your xbox has free(er?) wireless internet.