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Some general questions about xbox live.

  • 06-07-2009 10:31pm
    #1
    Hyperbullet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭


    Hey.

    I'm a complete newbie to the xbox so i'm just looking for some advice on a few things regarding xbox live.

    1-Does it matter what Xbox console I own? I mean does an arcade work as well as an elite when it comes to xbox live?

    2-What type of internet connection will I need to support it? My current apartment is on a LAN setup and i'm not sure if that will work. Can an xbox be run on some type of wireless connection?

    3-Generally how much does it cost for a year?


    Any info would be brilliant.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    1 - It's recommended that you have a HDD for Xbox Live. It's cheaper to get a Pro/Elite than to get an Arcade and get a HDD later on. The only difference between the Pro and Elite is colour as the extra 60GB isn't really needed.

    2 - Wired LAN is fine (so long as it's broadband). A cable is provided with both the Pro and Elite, not sure about the Arcade. For wireless, an adaptor is needed. These are about €50 from Smyths etc.

    3 - €60 if you buy it from a shop, or through the Xbox itself. It's better to get it from eBay or somewhere else online as you can get it for ~£30. You get a month free with a new console/gamertag.


  • #3
    Hyperbullet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭Hyperbullet


    RobertFoster wrote: »
    1 - It's recommended that you have a HDD for Xbox Live. It's cheaper to get a Pro/Elite than to get an Arcade and get a HDD later on. The only difference between the Pro and Elite is colour as the extra 60GB isn't really needed.

    2 - Wired LAN is fine (so long as it's broadband). A cable is provided with both the Pro and Elite, not sure about the Arcade. For wireless, an adaptor is needed. These are about €50 from Smyths etc.

    3 - €60 if you buy it from a shop, or through the Xbox itself. It's better to get it from eBay or somewhere else online as you can get it for ~£30. You get a month free with a new console/gamertag.


    So buying a pro console is the best way to go? How good is the wireless adaptor connection compared to a connection received through a normal broadband connection?


  • #4
    Paddy_B
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭Paddy_B


    Eh, the wireless adapter is sold seprateley so you would be looking at around 80euro but try and shop around but its very good, works perfectly through floors and walls.


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