Need Xbox Live Help

[Billyy]

Well I'm probably getting an Xbox 360 for Christmas, and my dilemma is getting Live.

What are the different methods of getting Live?

Can I use pre-existing Internet to access Live?

Do I need to have a Wireless Router to be able to play?

I have a desktop currently, so if there is a way to hook up my Xbox 360 to my pre-existing Hi-Speed internet by running a cable or some sort of plug-ins, please let me know.

I would like to avoid the Wireless Router if possible.

 

[chr1$]

You dont need wireless, Just hook up the Cat5 cable to the back and your good to go.

 

[Billyy]

You dont need wireless, Just hook up the Cat5 cable to the back and your good to go.

A little vague, Where does this 'Cat5 cable' come from? And the back of what and where in the back?

 

[chr1$]

Plug this:

Into this:

The cable should come from the router...

 

[masterkiller]

hook up the ethernet cord to your 360 and youll be fine. If you want wireless i think you need to buy the adaptor thingy.

And to get live itself its like 50 bucks a year and you buy cards and redeem it on your 360.

 

[Billyy]

Plug this:

Into this:

The cable should come from the router...

Okay but where does that Cat5 cable come from? Should I already have it?

And btw, I don't have a router.

 

[chr1$]

Okay but where does that Cat5 cable come from? Should I already have it?

And btw, I don't have a router.

Yeah should have it from the internet company you got it from, If you dont have that then your probably going to have to go wireless.

 

[Billyy]

Well it's not blue, and it's coming out of my wall, lemme see if it says Cat5 on it.

God dammit, Cur- whatever add me on msn. I have no idea where this Cat5 cord is supposed to be.

 

[chr1$]

Well it's not blue, and it's coming out of my wall, lemme see if it says Cat5 on it.

It doesnt have to be blue, I have many colored cables like that. It should come from a box most likely.

 

[Billyy]

It doesnt have to be blue, I have many colored cables like that. It should come from a box most likely.

Add me on msn.

 

[RS Bugged]

Just hook up your Ethernet cable to the back of your Xbox...Xbox live RULEZZ just to tell you (Ethernet Cable is yellow)

 

[masterkiller]

Just hook up your Ethernet cable to the back of your Xbox...Xbox live RULEZZ just to tell you (Ethernet Cable is yellow)

It can be any color, i have a black, blue, and yellow one.

 

[RS Bugged]

Oh s0z...Mine was yellow :S

 

[chr1$]

Just hook up your Ethernet cable to the back of your Xbox...Xbox live RULEZZ just to tell you (Ethernet Cable is yellow)

Omfg they dont have to be yellow....

 

[Nick]

You probably need to buy the wireless thing, it's $100 USD =/

 

[chr1$]

You probably need to buy the wireless thing, it's $100 USD =/

Surely Not that much, Try ebay for a better deal http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Wireless+Xbox+360&category0=

 

[Unknown]

OR be cool and get a PS3 that has built in WiFi. Seriously, talk to me for more info...

 

[masterkiller]

OR be cool and get a PS3 that has built in WiFi. Seriously, talk to me for more info...

He speaks only truth and wisdom. All agreed.

 

[Unknown]

BTW, masterkiller, get on COD4 in like 30min. We'll play with Imafool as well.

 

[Nick]

OR be cool and get a PS3 that has built in WiFi. Seriously, talk to me for more info...

Seriously. Fail.

Example- http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/use...idge-racer-6-exact-screenshot-comparison.html