XBOX 360 E User Guide

In Your Dreams—
The Catalog
The Catalog subsection is
what you want your game
library to look like. This
section lists the entire
universe of Xbox 360
games. With links to every
game in the Xbox and Xbox
360 library organized into
digestible little morsels, the
Catalog page is a virtual
gamer’s buffet. The Catalog is equipped
with a robust search
engine capable of looking
up games using keywords,
genres, titles, ratings, and
supported features. The
Dewey decimal system
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Play Nice!—Friends of Xbox
For people looking for even more in-depth info, the
Friends of Xbox subsection has links to sites that offer
news, reviews, previews, videos, and strategy guides.Fan sites, affiliates, television networks, and other
industry types gather at the Friends of Xbox section to
contribute to the Xbox community (that includes you).
All the Gaming, Half the Calories—
Family Central
For parents who take an interest in their family’s gaming...

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Here is a quick rundown of the ESRB rating categories. Dog-ear this page, bookmark it, or tear it out. Just
keep it handy for quick reference.
Rating symbols on the front of game packaging:
Did You Know?
EC (Early Childhood)
May be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate.

E (Everyone)
May be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy
or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild...

The Nuts and Bolts—Hardware Section
To maximize your Xbox
360’s potential, you have
to understand what it is
capable of. Not everyone
is an MIT graduate or
capable of solving complex
quadratic equations, but
most everyone feels the
power of the Xbox 360
sphere start-up screen.
If you want to know the
technical details about
everything Xbox 360-
related, drop in on the
Hardware section. Under the Hardware
section, you’ll find infor-
mation on the Xbox and
Xbox 360, accessories for
both consoles, and...

The Reason You Bought This Book—Xbox 360™
The Xbox 360 subsection
is a fountain of knowledge
about every technical
aspect of the Xbox 360.
Want to know what a
“custom, symmetrical,
three-core CPU” is? So do
we. That’s what the Xbox
360 Overview is for.Every detail and feature
is covered on the Features
Overview. Where better to
get the skinny than from
the people at Xbox.com
themselves?
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Chances are if you’re reading this, you’re already the proud owner of an
Xbox 360. If not,...

The Reason You Bought an Xbox 360™—
Xbox
®
While Xbox.com is definitely a fantastic resource for
Xbox 360 owners, it’s just as useful for owners of the
original Xbox. You’ll find a thorough list of hardware and
software for Microsoft’s original machine here. The
company spotlights the Xbox 360 with this site, but it
doesn’t neglect the owners of its first system. Gamers
playing on an Xbox have a home at Xbox.com, too!
Adapters and Controllers and Cameras,
Oh My!—Accessories
Between the hard drive,...

Getting the Tools of the Trade—Catalog and Where to Buy
Like the game catalog, the accessory catalog is a rich
compendium of every Microsoft accessory produced.
Search by keywords, console, or category to find what
you need.Detailed descriptions of the peripherals and acces-
sories include release dates and prices. Once you find
what you’re looking for, click on the Where to Buy sub-
section and whip out your credit card...or car keys if
you fancy a trip to the store.
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Global Warring—Xbox Live®
Maybe you’re not into
global warring per se but
more into global owning.
Either way, the Xbox Live
subsection is a great
source of everything you
need to know to get your
global game on.On the Xbox Live section
you’ll find:
> A general overview of the service
> An explanation of Xbox Live member-
ship levels
> Information on the latest items available
in the Xbox Live
Marketplace
> Microsoft’s official online policies
> Useful articles on topics like migrating
your Xbox Live...

There Is No Bronze—
Membership Levels
The Membership Levels
subsection breaks down
the difference between
Gold and Silver member-
ships. They are the differ-
ence between being a part
of the community and being
able to contribute to the
community. Your level of
involvement is all up to you
(or your parents if they’re
the one with the credit
card) but ultimately your
decision-making process
should start here.Though membership
also covers Xbox Live on the
Xbox, be aware that the
two membership plans are...

Good as Gold—
Xbox Live
®Gold
For people teetering on the
line between Gold and
Silver, or people who don’t
have the patience to wait
for an Xbox Live Gold trial
opportunity, there is the
Xbox Live Gold subsection.This subsection is a
gold mine of information
about the premier Xbox
Live membership plan.
This section gives you a
brief overview as well as
point-by-point explana-
tions of Gold Membership
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If you purchased a subscription kit for the
original...