| When it comes to setting up Xbox live for your Xbox | | | | In the event that your connection is wired (you are |
| 360 it is actually a very simple process and it will be | | | | using an Ethernet cable) you can just go ahead and |
| the best thing that you ever do with your gaming | | | | select the ‘Test Network' feature. On the other |
| system as you will gain access to tons of excellent | | | | hand, when using a live connection you will need to visit |
| quality downloadable content. On top of this, you'll also | | | | the wireless settings and confirm whether or not your |
| be able to engage in multiplayer gaming whenever you | | | | chosen network is the one that is being used by the |
| choose, at any time of the day, against players for all | | | | wireless adapter that you attached to the router |
| around the world. | | | | earlier. |
| You can follow a few simple steps that are listed | | | | Now that the Xbox 360 is recognising your Internet |
| below in order to set up Xbox live on your system | | | | connection we have pretty much got half of the job |
| quickly and simply. | | | | done. Now you can go ahead and sign up for Xbox |
| There are a few things that you are going to need in | | | | live. |
| order to set up Xbox live. | | | | In order to do this, you'll need to exit the ‘game' tab |
| Of course you are going to need an xbox 360 gaming | | | | and move over to your account. Once here you will |
| console in order to set up your Xbox live service. You | | | | need to select the ‘Sign up for Xbox live' option in |
| also need a wireless adapter or an Ethernet cable, as | | | | order to start the process. |
| well a router in order to set up your Internet | | | | Provided that your Internet connection is functioning |
| connection. The last thing that you will need is a credit | | | | correctly, the Xbox will now guide you through the |
| card or debit card in order to pay for the subscription | | | | setup process. A word of advice when picking your |
| fees that are associated with the Xbox live online | | | | username is to pick a good one because to change it |
| gaming service. | | | | later will cost you money. It is during this process that |
| Once you have all of these things in place you can | | | | you need to enter your credit or debit card information. |
| follow the simple step-by-step guide below to set up | | | | Once you have paid the subscription fee you will be |
| Xbox live. | | | | signed up to the Xbox live service for the next 12 |
| The first and that you will need to do is ensure that the | | | | months. After 12 months you'll need to renew your |
| initial set up of the Xbox 360 has been performed. It | | | | subscription to continue working with Xbox live. |
| also pays to confirm that your router is connected to | | | | That's it! You have now completed the set up for |
| the Internet and working properly otherwise things can | | | | Xbox live and can head back out to the |
| become quite difficult. | | | | ‘Marketplace' tab and start browsing the games |
| Once you've done this you will need to connect your | | | | content available. |
| router to the gaming console by using either your | | | | Also, if you wish you could boot up one of your old |
| wireless adapter or Ethernet cable. It should plug | | | | favourites like Halo and go online against players from |
| straight into the system's USB port. | | | | all around the world. |
| After this we are going to run a simple network check | | | | Compare and Connect is the new voice in online |
| to ensure things are working correctly. | | | | shopping, product reviews, comparisson shopping. |
| To do this, you'll need to visit your system settings | | | | Compare and connect reviews electronic products |
| which can be found underneath the ‘Games' tab of | | | | such the xbox 360 consoles and xbox 360 games. |
| the system. Once there need to visit network settings. | | | | Visit compare and connect for more information. |