What’s New To Microsoft Xbox 360 Live

There are some new items available in Microsoft Xbox 360 Live that you are going to need to know about.  First off is the division of Microsoft Xbox 360 Live into two separate types – silver and gold.  I am going to look at both of these Microsoft Xbox 360 Live services so that you can have a better understanding of which service to go with.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Live – Silver

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Live silver service is the free version of Microsoft Xbox 360 Live.  This service offers players an easy way to get online and find downloads for their games.  Additionally, they can use the voice chat to communicate with other Xbox live players.  That is all the service provides however.  Silver service is of virtually no use if you plan to play games online.   While it does provide you with all the content you need for single player game play, you do not get this until one week after gold subscribers.   For me, Microsoft Xbox 360 Live gold is the only way to go.  This service is where the Xbox truly comes alive.

First thing I noticed when getting into this Xbox 360 live game was that the games were pre set up by Microsoft.  While you could set up and do a private game if you wanted to, the main matches were grouped and setup through your Xbox 360 live subscription.   At first I was kind of annoyed at this, but after a couple of matches I started to realize that my opponents were at my level and it may for more competitive and engaging contests.

The next thing I noticed about the Xbox 360 live game was that you had to use a headset to play.  This was absolutely a god send as every on my team was able to communicate and strategize.  This made the games extremely intense and strategy was very important.  I also like the fact that you could talk smack before and after the matches with the other team.

These are only some of the features available with Xbox 360 live.  There is improved chat integration, as well as integration with many Microsoft products including messenger and other chat and video programs.  Check it out today.