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Sean123
09-19-2002, 12:08 AM
FEATURES : http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/xboxlive-features.htm

VOICE COMMUNICATOR : http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/xboxlive-voicefeature.htm

MATCHMAKING : http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/xboxlive-matchmakingfeature.htm

10 REASONS TO GET XBOX LIVE : http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/xboxlive-tenreasons.htm

What is Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is an online console video gaming service. Xbox Live is the only fast-action, always-on, broadband gaming arena where you can simultaneously play, talk and build your legend across games and around the world.

Xbox Live will enable all gamers to find their friends easily, talk to other players during game play through the Xbox Communicator headset, download current statistics, new levels and characters to their Xbox hard drive, and play online.


What features will be included in Xbox Live games?

Standard Xbox Live game features across all Xbox Live multiplayer games include:
Gamertag Gamertag is a gamer's unique online ID for all games across the global gaming service.
Friends list This feature allows gamers to find friends online and invite them to a game, no matter which Xbox Live game they're playing.
Xbox Communicator Voice communication is integrated with all Xbox Live multiplayer games and enables voice interaction with teammates and opponents. Key elements of this feature exclusive to Xbox include voice masking, global muting and parental control.
Matchmaking Quick Match enables players to enter a multiplay experience with a single button-click, and OptiMatch, an Xbox Live exclusive, helps them select games and opponents based on similar skill levels.
High-speed content downloads to the Xbox hard disk Only Xbox offers console gamers the ability to download and permanently store both free and for-a-fee content that can include new levels, characters, missions and statistics.

When will Xbox Live be available?

Xbox Live launches in North America, Japan and Europe this fall, and ramps up with consumer beta programs starting this summer.


How many Xbox Live games will there be?

To date, 60 game companies have committed to developing titles for Xbox Live, and at least 50 Xbox Live-enabled games will be available worldwide by holiday 2003.


What games will be available for Xbox Live?

Xbox Live will support five Xbox Live-exclusive games this year: "Unreal Championship" (Infogrames); and "MechAssault™" "Whacked!™" "NFL Fever 2003" and "Midtown Madness® 3" (Microsoft Game Studios).

Some upcoming Xbox Live titles include "Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder™ 2" from Activision, Inc.; "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon™" "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six™ RavenShield™ and "XIII" from Ubi Soft; and "SEGA Sports™ NFL 2K3," "SEGA Sports™ NBA 2K3" and "Phantasy Star™ Online" from SEGA® of America, Inc.

The lineup of future games includes "Star Wars® Galaxies™" (LucasArts Entertainment Company), "Counterstrike" (Valve Software for Microsoft Game Studios), and future versions of Xbox original blockbusters like "Halo™" "RalliSport Challenge," "Amped™ and "Project Gotham Racing™"


How do I sign up for Xbox Live?

This fall, we are kicking off our service in North America, Japan, and Europe. We will be conducting a consumer beta test in North America this summer, and a bit later in Europe and Japan. The exact launch dates/timing in the regions will be driven by content availability, but the service will be ready in all three regions this year. The best way for gamers to sign up for the opportunity to participate is by registering on the Xbox.com Web site. Beta participants will be selected from this group.


How much does Xbox Live cost?

In North America, Xbox Live will kick off with a launch offer of $49.95, which includes 12 months of service, the Xbox Communicator headset and pack-in games. Stay tuned for further details on Xbox Live pricing in Europe and Japan in the months to come.

Phoenix
09-19-2002, 12:09 AM
hmmm, sounds like a sweet deal...

Sean123
09-19-2002, 12:09 AM
huh . .how could you of read that . .that fast? I just posted it 2 second ago .. lol .. SPAM!! .. j/k

Phoenix
09-19-2002, 12:28 AM
I have already read that article before, on gamespot I believe....I vist other sites other than this one ya know :) :wink: