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

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

One of the much-touted features of Xbox Live on the 360 is the fact that yes, gamertags can be changed. It'll cost you, though -- 800 Microsoft Points.

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.

If you let us know that you've changed your tag we can transfer the existing game and achievements data across to a new profile in our database. Please do not add your new Gamertag before asking us to update your profile as this makes things more complicated. If you do not contact us your original Gamertag will eventually be marked as invalid and your profile deleted from our database.

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.

Yes. Existing Xbox Live users automatically get Gold membership to Xbox Live. The transfer process happens when you first plug in your console; you'll need the details you signed up to Live with.

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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.

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.

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.

If you change your gamertag, simply e-mail us at support@360voice.com with your old and new gamertag (be sure to be clear which is which) and we will rename your account. Depending on when you notify us and when we change it over there might be a lapse in service so you may miss a day or two.

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

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.