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Subject: XBOX LIVE
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does anybody know how much xbox live cost? the cost of the subscription and do i NEED a xbox live starter kit? also is there anything else i might need such as an ethernet cable or does something like that come with the starter kit? please help, i need live to enjoy halo 2 to the fullest!!!! I only have about 200 $ to spend.

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  • 11.07.2004 12:35 PM PDT
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it cost 50$ for the 12 month, and the ethernet cable does not come with it, so you will have to buy it seperate, and you also need a high speed internet surface......oh ya a credit card

  • 11.07.2004 12:39 PM PDT
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i have 200 $ to spend on: halo2, xbox live, ehternet cable, wutever else i need

  • 11.07.2004 12:45 PM PDT
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When you buy Halo 2 it should come with a 2 months free XBL card and the starter kit does not come with an ethernet cable ,but if you have broadband already(DSL/Cable) should could use that cable to go straight in from your modem to your Xbox or if you did or you could network your house with some kind of router/switch hook up then you just need the extra cable.

Either way you still need a credit card to use XBL and if you use the 2 months free you won't be able to talk online unless you buy an XBL headset(This comes with the adapter you need to use any headset).

You can also buy the full retail kit thats $69.99+tax and that comes with the headset,one years gaming and the full version of Crimson Skies(great game) or but the 3 month kit for $39.99+tax and get the headset,2 free demos(MotoGP&MechAssault)

It your call anyway you go will work all you have to do is choose!

  • 11.07.2004 12:46 PM PDT
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Well MetalZombie you're in luck.
You should be able to get all that you need with $200 bucks.

First of all you need to make sure that you have high speed internet. (that means cable or DSL, not dial-up). It also has to be XBOX LIVE compatable (go to www.xbox.com to see a list of compatable broadband internet providers). If you dont have broadband (high speed internet), you can either just forget about it, or you can frantically try to get it before Tuesday.

The XBOX LIVE subscription costs $50 a year.

You need to have a credit card.

You WILL need an ethernet cable to get the connection to your xbox, or you can use a wireless router( but thats more complicated).

Although you can get the subscription card and the communiactor seperate, I suggest getting the starter kit because it comes with a full year subscription (which is $50), either a full version of Mechassalt or Crimson Skies, and the XBOX LIVE communicator. You need the communicator to get the full LIVE experiance, so I suggest getting the starter kit because it will be cheaper and you get a free online enabled game.

The starter kit costs $ 70
The ethernet cable will cost between $ 8 to $20 dollars depending on length.



  • 11.07.2004 12:55 PM PDT
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thanks alot ZONeal, that helps alot. maybe ill only get live next week though. i might beat campaing first before i do live

  • 11.07.2004 1:19 PM PDT