Take Xbox Live on Vacation
Hang on there, sport. You don't need to bring your whole system on vacation. All you need to play Xbox Live when you're on the road is your account. Play Phantasy Star Online in Boise, Ghost Recon: Island Thunder in Boston, MechAssault in Miami, and NFL Fever 2004 in Pasadena. How can you pull this off? The secret is an Xbox Memory Unit. What? you say. That little black plastic thing I plug into the controller to save my games on? You got it. (And if you don't have one—get one.) Not only can you save games on your MU, you can save your Xbox Live account. This gives you the power to play anywhere you find an Xbox and high-speed Internet service. Simply plug in your MU and copy your account to it. Here's how:
Then pop the MU in your pocket and you're on your way. Plug it into any Xbox console that's connected to Xbox Live, and your account, Gamertag, Friends list, and stats are all at your command—just like you never left home. Just remember, if you change any of your information while you're roaming, your console back home won't reflect those changes, so you'll need to plug in your MU and let the Xbox update your info. Whether you love to roadtrip and visit friends, or the only time you leave the house is on forced marches to Grandma's, the MU will keep you connected to the Xbox Live community wherever you go. |
When cabin fever sets in and you realize you haven't left the house in weeks, it's time to pack up and hit the road. But if the thought of being without your Xbox Live fix for more than a few hours gives you the shakes, just take it with you! Let's see, you've got your toothbrush, Xbox, controllers, Communicator, 35-inch TV, power cords, Ethernet cables, and all your favorite games. Hmmm. Is this going to fit in your carry-on bag?