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Xbox LIVE Introduction

Get ready for a whole new world of gaming and entertainment with Xbox 360™ and a broadband Internet connection. Xbox LIVE® is the premier service for online console gaming. Whether you want casual, fast-paced arcade action, new game content, or multiplayer frag-fests, Xbox LIVE has something for everyone. Check out the easy 3-step process and sign up to Xbox LIVE today!

Jump In to Xbox LIVE
Get HD movies, multiplayer match-ups, game demos, Arcade favorites, TV shows, and more on Xbox LIVE.
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Every Xbox 360 console comes with a free one month trial Xbox LIVE Gold membership, so there's no reason not to try it out today!

Play your Friends
Whether they are just up the street or on the other side of the world, play with all your friends from the comfort of your own living room. For a complete list of countries that are Xbox LIVE enabled, click here.

New Content and Demos
Xbox LIVE Marketplace lets you download free game demos of new and upcoming games. Download new content, game trailers, arcade games, and more to always keep your game experiences fresh and exciting. Not to mention, you can now download the hottest in TV and movies to your Xbox 360!

Casual Arcade Games
Everything old is new again. Play classics like PAC-MAN, Street Fighter® II' Hyper Fighting, and Galaga as well as innovative new titles from independent developers exclusively for download from Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Membership Levels
Xbox LIVE features two levels of membership, the premium Gold service that includes multiplayer action and numerous bonus features, and the free Silver membership, which allows you access to exclusive game downloads.

Xbox LIVE Introduction

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