How to Join and Setup XBOX Live

If you want to join XBOX Live, then you will find this post helpful. Many people ask me about how to join XBOX live, setup XBOX Live etc. Just follow this step by step.

In the previous post I wrote about how to transfer music to iPod without iTunes, be sure to check it out.

Bac to the topic, here is step by step how to join and setup XBOX Live:

1. Make sure your Xbox 360 console is connected to Xbox LIVE.
2. To simplify the process, collect the details of your Microsoft® Windows Live ID account before you create your Xbox LIVE membership. You already have a Windows Live ID if you have any of the following:
   • A Hotmail or Live.com account.
   • An MSN account.
   • An Xbox.com, Zune, or Games for Windows – LIVE account.
   • A Passport Network account.

   If you don’t have one yet, visit accounts.live.com to set one up, or you can create one from the Xbox Dashboard during this sign-up procedure.
   A Windows Live ID account requires a valid e-mail account, which you cannot create during sign-up. To set up a free Hotmail account, visit MSN Hotmail.

3. Turn on your system with no disc in the tray. From the Xbox LIVE area of the Xbox Dashboard, select the Xbox LIVE banner. This will open the Xbox LIVE area of the Xbox Guide.

   

4. Select Join Xbox LIVE and follow the on-screen instructions.

   Here you will have the option to change your gamertag. You’ll also supply information like the e-mail address and password associated with your Windows Live ID, your country/region, your language, your name, and your phone number.

   Tip

   You can enter information using either a USB PC keyboard plugged into a controller port or your Xbox 360 controller and the on-screen virtual keyboard.

5. When prompted, select your desired membership type from the list of options.

   

   Xbox LIVE Gold memberships are paid memberships that require you to supply valid credit-card information. For more information about Xbox LIVE memberships, see www.xbox.com/live.

6. Follow the remaining steps: enter a contact address, choose an Xbox LIVE Gamer Zone, set your communication preferences for Xbox 360 promotions, and select a time zone and daylight-saving option.

   Then you’ll be all set to dive headlong into exciting multiplayer Xbox LIVE play, multiplayer chat, Xbox LIVE Marketplace downloads, and other cool activities.