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User Guides


New to Xbox Live? Unfamiliar with the features of the Xbox 360 with Xbox Live? Below are some easy introductions on the key features of Xbox Live which will give you a basic understanding of how everything works and what you can do when you're online.

 

Achievements

 

    Achievements

    Achievements are game-defined goals that are stored and displayed in your gamer profile. Achievements can be as simple, complex, or off-the-wall as a game wants.

 

Feedback

 

    Feedback

    Xbox Live is designed to be an enoyable experience, so if you find yourself having a bad time due to other users making the experience un-fun, contact our feedback department to see what we can do to resolve the matter.

 

Friends

 

    Friends

    One of the best features of Xbox Live is finding friends for an online game.

 

Gamer Profile

 

    Gamer Profile

    On Xbox Live, every member has his or her own gamer profile, which is a summary of their preferences, achievements, and online personality. To find out more detail read on.

 

Guests

 

    Guests

    The guest feature for Xbox Live lets your buddy join in the multiplayer action on Xbox Live before he or she becomes an Xbox Live member.

 

Marketplace

 

    Marketplace

    Xbox Live Marketplace is your one-stop shop on Xbox Live for downloadable content, trailers, casual arcade games, card/board games, demos, and more.

 

Matchmaking

 

    Matchmaking

    Ever want to play someone at your own skill level? Or maybe find people to play your favorite map or track?

 

Messaging

 

    Messaging

    Using the Xbox Live service you can send game invites or just leave a message for your friends.

 

Voice

 

    Voice

    With Xbox Live you can chat privately or in-game. Here's how it all works.

 

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