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Xbox novice with a Q !!

  • 18-08-2008 7:52pm
    #1
    ASIL1983
    Closed Accounts Posts: 147 ✭✭


    This question is really on behalf of my 9 yr old brother. He wants me to find out for him how he can play his games with other people online. What do we have to buy or do??


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  • #2
    silvine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    Apart from the console you need a broadband internet connection, a game with multiplayer and a subscription to Xbox Live (around EUR60). It's fairly straightforward from there.


  • #3
    A-Trak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭A-Trak


    If you've already got a broadband connection at home it's a doddle.
    You'll need a credit card for the Xbox Live subscription or you can buy it at xtravision or any game store.

    Pick the 'Join Xbox Live!," option on the xbox and follow the steps (you'll need an email address.)


  • #4
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    Some games, come with a free month's trial of the Live service, so you might wanna try that first to see what ye think.

    You will need to connect your xbox into your broadband router via a network cable or, if it has wireless, you can get a wireless adaptor for the XBox which is a little on the pricey side IMO.

    Also - please do keep an eye on him - it's not the sort of thing you should let a 9 year old do unsupervised - the language can be coarse at best. If that makes me sound like some sort of over anxious worrier, then I appologise, but these are the times we live in.


  • #5
    VinLieger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,516 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    Yeah listen to what Kharn said. Keep him away from playing Halo 3 online if at all possible, a 9 year old doesnt need to hear the things some people say while playing that


  • #6
    gino85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭gino85


    from what ive read online its usually american teenagers that tend to spew out racist bull****, i rarely use the headset when im online,

    also if u have a laptop or pc with wireless u can run the xbox through that connection but there have been some problems, i had to go and buy a wireless adapter for mine which cost around €70


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