Get in the Gamer Zone

So, just what type of gamer are you? If you've ever been fragged before you even found the fire button, you need to find your place in the Gamer Zone. Conversely, if you find you're stifling yawns as you win every race, or every tournament, time after time, then strangely the same applies.

That's because the Gamer Zone actually comprises four different Zones. The Zone you join helps tell others the kind of player you are - in fact, they can see it on your Gamercard. It's another step that ensures you're matched with like-minded players.

Xbox Live Gamer Zone: Recreation
This zone is designed for casual gamers who just want to have fun.

You might be a recreation gamer if …- You only have one Xbox 360™, and it stays in the living room. For the most part.

• You only venture into ranked games by accident.
• You treat every day like "Casual Friday".
• You cringe when you hear a teenage freak mouthing off online.
• You think keeping score is only fun when you're winning.
• You are physically capable of leaving in mid-game if you need A) food, B) the toilet, or C) to go to work.

Xbox Live Gamer Zone: Family
This zone is where those "kids of all ages" you're always hearing about can gather for safe, family-friendly gaming.

You might be a family gamer if …

• You require a parent and/or guardian to set up your Xbox Live account.
• You're playing a game with your Mum/Grandmother/Aunty Gladys and want to maintain a wholesome atmosphere.
• Covenant Brutes give you nightmares, literally.
• You have kids, are a kid, or never stopped being a kid.
• You knitted four matching wireless controller place mats, one for each member of your household.

Xbox Live Gamer Zone: Pro
The Pro gamer is the truly hardcore - that means gamers whose sole purpose is to are there to play, win, and improve their Gamescore.

You might be a pro gamer if …

• You automatically mute the "human beat box" gamers and you automatically boot the "slur-spewing chucklehead" gamers.
• You've actually won real prize money in videogame tournaments and competitions.
• You never play anything but ranked games, and your rank has never gone anywhere but up.
• You check leaderboards for games that aren't even playable online.

Xbox Live Gamer Zone: Underground
The Underground is where anything goes—and usually does.

You might be an underground gamer if …

• You are the 'human beat box' or 'slur-spewing chucklehead', and proud of it.
• You 'rock with extreme vengeance' and other buzzwords.
• People shout "griefer!" and it doesn't bother you - in fact, it makes you happy.
• You take out whole teams online. Including your team.
• You'd rather get revenge than win.