May 09, 2005
Xbox Live for Xbox 360 Info
GamingHorizon has another scoop on Xbox Live details for Xbox 360. I like how there is going to be a subset of features free without subscriptions, meanwhile letting users who want the premium stuff to pay for it.
2 Types Of Xbox Live:
* Xbox Live Silver (no subscription required)
* Xbox Live Gold (subscription benefits)
Features For Gold Service:
* * = Also For Silver
* # = Also for Offline
* Seamless transition to Xbox Live account from Xbox to Xbox 360
* Access to MMOs (additional fees may apply) *
* Free Xbox Live weekends *
* Multiplayer online gameplay
* Avatar for gamer profile * #
* Motto for gamer profile * #
* Personalized look for Xbox System Guide * #
* Offline achievements * #
* Online achievements *
* Access to other players' Gamer cards via Live *
* Cumulative gamer score * #
* Location/language profile * #
* Reputation *
* Enhanced matchmaking using above
* Skill level matchmaking
* Gameplay style profile (casual, competitive, etc.)
* Recent players list *
* Free and premium download game content *
* Free and premium downloadable movies, music, tv *
* Downloadable demos/trailers *
* Micro transactions *
* Custom playlist in every game * #
* Play music from portable devices * #
* View images from digital camera * #
* Stream media from Windows XP * #
* Interactive screen savers * #
* Track info for CDs * #
* Communication with voice, video or text * [Discuss]
