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Xbox LIVE is 5IVE

November 15, 2002 was the official launch date of Xbox LIVE® in North America. This November, we're very excited about the fifth anniversary of Xbox LIVE. From the very first days of the technical beta test, the history of Xbox LIVE has been full of great games, innovative features, friendships, rivalries, trashtalk, and laughter. Here's to YOU, the members of the community that make Xbox LIVE the ultimate gaming arena.

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LIVE is 5IVE Celebration

Instead of throwing a party that only a few hundred people can attend, we decided to do all of our celebrating on Xbox LIVE itself. Check out all the great online events we've got planned.

Liveis5iveGame with Fame: Top Game Developers
On November 15, here's your chance to play against the developers of some of the all-time best Xbox LIVE games.
Family Game NightFamily Game Night
Xbox LIVE and Star Wars go together like tauntauns and stink. Play LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Tuesday.
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LIVE launch Memories

Liveis5iveLaunch Team Memories: Challenges
Some of the original launch team members for Xbox LIVE recall the difficulties of launching such a revolutionary service.
LIVEis5iveLaunch Team Memories: Favorites
Some of the original launch team members for Xbox LIVE shared their favorite features that defined the online service.
LIVEis5iveLaunch Team Memories: High Points
We asked some of the original launch team members about the high points of Xbox LIVE over the last five years.
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The Community

PastFive Year Old News … Today!
What happened five years ago on Xbox LIVE? Well, we said Farewell to Revolt, checked the NFL Fever 2003 standings, and gave tips on choosing a Gamertag.
TrixieGamer Spotlight: Where Are They Now?
TriXie catches up with five gamers who caught the spotlight in the early days of Xbox LIVE.
Xbox DadXbox Dad on Xbox LIVE and Your Kids
Xbox Dad reveals his top five most useful features for kids and parents on Xbox LIVE.
ElleElle on the Foundation of Xbox LIVE
Elle talks about the people and teams behind the service, and how they've made Xbox LIVE what it is today.
HardcoreHardcore's All-Time Top 10 Xbox LIVE Games
Our resident hardcore game expert chooses his all-time top ten favorite hardcore games to play over Xbox LIVE.
GamerSpeakGamerSpeak Goes Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE beta testers take a break and reminisce about the early days of the service.
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