Microsoft Xbox Xbox Live Kit 3

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Talk tactics or talk trash, mask your voice or Block other voices -- it's all up to you
• Track your stats and leave them available so that people around the world can see how you play
• Create your perfect game matches by finding your most challenging opponents and tracking them on your Friends List
• Keep your game collection growing with exclusive Xbox downloads like new characters, new music, even new features like instant replay
• Comes with 12-month subscription to Xbox Live, communicator headset and full version of Mech Assault

Product Details

• ASIN: B0000DBHIG
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,911 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

The latest Xbox Live Kit bring your game performance to new heights. Play multiplayer campaigns or tournaments with players from around the world, while talking to them in real-time!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Costly but it's the Best Way to Enhance Your Xbox Fun, February 11, 2004

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Chris (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Xbox Xbox Live Kit 3 (Video Game)

So you'd like to enter the world on online console gaming? The Xbox Live Starter Kit is the place to start because it has everything you need to get online except for the actual high speed internet service. Make sure you have already contacted your phone or cable provider for a high speed internet connection such as DSL or cable. Without one of those connections, you won't be able to play on Xbox Live. Unfortunately, you also have to pay a monthly fee to Microsoft on top of your monthly internet bill so while Xbox Live is a fun way to play games, it can be expensive, especially if you don't use your internet connection for anything other than the Xbox. The Xbox Live Version 3 comes with a one year subscription to Xbox Live, a headset that connects to your Xbox controller which allows you to talk with other online gamers, and a copy of MechAssault which is one of the more entertaining games on Xbox Live. You'll still need to enter your credit card info when you subscribe to Xbox Live even if you have a one year subscription so make sure you keep track of your renewal date because you will automatically be billed once it ends. With Xbox Live you'll be able to play many games online against gamers around the world. It's always interesting to play a game and hear people with Southern accents, Brooklyn accents and Australian accents talk smack. Many games also offer downloadable content which provide more missions, weapons, maps, vehicles, and other fun stuff for your chosen game. Check around the internet or ask friends that play on Xbox Live which titles are the "must buy games" because some games have larger online communities than others. Right now, if you don't play games on the PC, Xbox is really the only console worth owning for online gaming. Many of its titles are designed with the online portion given as much attention as the offline portion. If you can afford it, definitely check out Xbox Live, it enhances your games and makes them enjoyable for a longer period of time.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Xbox Live Rules.........But Version 3......, December 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Xbox Xbox Live Kit 3 (Video Game)

Xbox live version 3 is an attempt by Microsoft to "force" you into purchasing a game you may not want. The other versions of live were only 49.99, which got you the headset and a 12 month subscription to live itself. Version 3 costs you an extra 20.00 for the included game, (Mech Assault), which if you were to buy it seperately would cost you 20.00 anyways. So if your not interested in getting the game look for the cheaper version's of live, provided they are still avaliable, and save the extra money to get a game you like better. Just make sure it's a live game because........ Xbox Live Rules.........Merry Christmas

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best online experience, March 23, 2004

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Gamer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Xbox Xbox Live Kit 3 (Video Game)

If you own an Xbox and Xbox Live enabled games, then you should have this. It comes with Mechassault which is in the top 5 played Xbox Live games in the US. I also recommend Rainbow Six 3 which is number 1 in both the US and Europe in terms of online activity. I would advise parents who have younger children, players do sware, curse, and whatever else people from ages 15-50 do. No ears are safe, but if you can get past that point or if it doesn't offend you, then this is easily the best way to enhance your Xbox experience. WARNING!!! You must have broadband internet to use this product.
About the Xbconnect suggestion. Yes you can get online with Xbconnect but it is a real pain. You have to be connected through your computer, meaning that to look for games to play, you have to be by your computer. On Xbox Live! everything is handled on your television, right in front of you. With Xbox Live! you get to download new content for you games. Just this week, they released 3 new levels for Rainbow Six 3. Mechassault currently has around 10 downloads for it. This you can not get with Xbconnect. Xbconnect isn't bad, after all, it is free, but it isn't close to what Xbox Live! is.
Also, you get a friends list. You can join a friend's game, invite them to your game, and you can also see what game your friend is playing. Xbox Live! also keeps track of statistics so you can see how well you stack up against the competition(not available on Xbconnect). Coming soon you will be able to send 15 second voicemails to your friends inviting them to games.
Also, you can use this as a way to get around long distance phone bills because you can use the Xbox Live! service to set up voice chats with anyone else who has the Xbox Live! service. So for $50 per year, you can talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime.