The sponsors are not responsible for the performance or reliability of the Xbox and Xbox 360 game consoles their respective controls, the online gaming services they provide or the connection provided by your ISP. Please verify that all these things are working properly prior to registering for the tournament or competing for a scheduled tournament match. You will forfeit your match if you fail to show up at the scheduled date and time.

Yes, you may connect your Xbox, but because of the Clean Access program used in WMU residence halls, your Xbox will have to be manually added to the authorization file. You will need to contact the Help Desk and give them the following information. Access for your Xbox should be granted within 24 (business) hours. Please note, you may NOT use a router in your room, although you may use a hub.

If your Xbox is too far away from your modem or router and you would like to setup a network to connect to Xbox Live using a wireless router and wireless bridge you will need an Xbox Live compatible router that has a built in wireless access point. You will also need an Xbox Live compatible wireless bridge.

A hub and switch are two devices that split the bandwidth coming from any ethernet device that is connected to them they will not route communications from your LAN to the internet. All they do is split the bandwidth so your modem can see all of the MAC addresses connected to it so it will only give a connection to one of those devices.

There are two levels of Xbox Live membership; Silver and Gold. Silver membership is free, and included with the console, allowing players to download demos, chat and record high scores. Gold membership is $69.99 a year, giving you access to online matchmaking, and furnishing you with points that can be spent on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Existing Live subscriptions can be transferred to your 360.

If you have an annual Xbox Live Gold Membership that was purchased with a credit card and you cancel it within 60 days of creating it (based on settlement date when funds were assessed to your credit card), you will receive a full refund. This refund policy applies to Xbox Live Gold Memberships only.

My computer (laptop) has both wired and wireless network interfaces. When I use the wired interface and plug my computer into an ethernet port, I lose all connectivity. (How to disable Windows XP Network Bridge)

Yes, you can preserve the identity created on the original Xbox and even keep on gaming on it with this identity.

Yes you can connect your Xbox to your computer monitor using the 3rd party device called the X2VGA, which supports up to 1080i resolution (the same as the Xbox High Definition AV pack), and a toslink audio connector for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound support. Microsoft disables the high-definition video output on the PAL version Xbox(only sold in Europe, Australia, NZ, Hong Kong etc.), so it cannot work normally with the X2VGA. However, the Xbox consoles sold in North America, Japan, etc.

The Xbox Live Vision Camera is an accessory for the Xbox 360 console that allows you to take full advantage of your Gold membership to Xbox Live with video chat and picture messaging.

Xbox Live is an online service dedicated to Xbox gamers who would like to play gamers from all around the world, in all sorts of different games. Xbox Live does require a some things to play though, obviously an Xbox, a broadband connection (which is taken care of), and a valid credit or debt card enabled for online based and subscription based purchases that is featuring either the Visa or MasterCard logo.

However, if your GamerTag is offensive or has been reported as so then Microsoft may change it at thier discretion.

You may have an Xbox Live compatible router, but Microsoft may have only approved a certain firmware version for the specific product.

If you live in United Kingdom Call 0800 587 1102 when it asks what you need help with, choose "Xbox Live, including repair" by pressing the #1 on you phone and support personnel will be glad to assist you.

All tests with XBox Live have been successful, which means that green.ch ADSL is fully capable of working with XBox Live.

Microsoft sells a range of XBox Live Starter Kits which include a headset and 12 months' use of XBox Live. At the moment, most games for use with XBox Live are sold with a 2-month XBox Live test account. You will need a valid credit to pay the registration fee and the monthly charges. Fees are charged directly by Microsoft.

Maybe. There is a chance you will. But thats why? we recommend getting a second account or using free trials. Plus, even if you get banned you can still have fun in custom games.

Answer: Like other games, the answer is most likely yes. However, I have confidence Bioware will not overcharge for tiny little armor packs like some games.

If your Xbox has never been on Xbox Live and you sign up AFTER you upgrade the hard drive then you are safe. For more information read about the marriage theory. There are other ways around this by installing a device called the Xtender which will allow you to switch between your stock hard drive and your upgraded hard drive.

A Players who find their gamertags banned from Xbox Live have wound up in that situation due to violations of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. The Live team monitors players for not just cheating, but for things like threats, racism, profanity and just being an all around poor sports and ruining the game for others. When a gamertag comes up as violating their policies for online behavior, they are punished by being banned from the service.

You can play on Live with a modded Xbox, but you have to be extremely careful not to trigger one of Microsoft's bans. As soon as you've gone on Live, Microsoft records two numbers, your EEPROM id and your Hard drive serial number. If any of those change afterwards, they'll know you've modded your Xbox and ban you good. Therefore, if you're planning on upgrading your hard drive, then don't go on Live until after you've performed the mod.

You will need an Xbox gaming system, and a broadband connection to play games online. Xbox.com will share specific details for sign-up when the service launches. Some users may chose to build a home network using their PC, but this is not required. You need to have a broadband connection (DSL or Cable) to use the Xbox online service. Microsoft made this decision to deliver a significantly better gaming experience than can be achieved over dial-up.

No currently you can not, at least not without swapping the chips over or flicking a switch that came with your mod.

The next generation of Xbox Live will revolutionize the global Xbox community. There are way too many upgrades and new features to list them all. A few of the major changes include Xbox Live Silver, a new free level of service; and Xbox Live Marketplace, a one-stop shop where gamers can acquire hot new content for their favourite games and access free trials, demos, and much more using the new Microsoft Points system.

Yes, a one-month trial Xbox Live Gold Membership is available with the purchase of a new Xbox 360 console.* The only requirement is that you have a storage device, such as an Xbox 360 Hard Drive or an Xbox 360 Memory Unit. While the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system includes a hard drive, the Xbox 360 Core system does not. If you purchase the Xbox 360 Core system, you'll need to purchase a storage device (hard drive or memory unit) to access Xbox Live from your Xbox 360 console.

An Xbox 360 Headset greatly enhances gameplay. You can play on Xbox Live without a headset, but you won't be able to use voice chat??"that is, you won't be able to talk to other players through the service.

No, any other accounts on your xbox will not receive any bannings unless you sign into live with your Halo 2 modified.