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Encyclopedia > Live Anywhere
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LIVE Anywhere is an initiative by Microsoft to bring the LIVE online gaming and entertainment network to a wide variety of platforms and devices, including Xbox, Xbox 360, Windows Vista, Windows Mobile, Zune, and more. Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... The Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsofts Xbox video game console, developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, Samsung and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged... Windows Vista is a line of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, Tablet PCs, and media centers. ... Windows Mobile is a compact operating system combined with a suite of basic applications for mobile devices based on the Microsoft Win32 API. Devices which run Windows Mobile include Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and Portable Media Centers. ... Zune is Microsofts digital audio player, client software, and online music store. ...

Contents

LIVE-enabled Platforms

Platform Launch Service Name
Xbox November 15, 2002 Xbox LIVE
Xbox 360 November 22, 2005 Xbox LIVE
Windows Vista PCs May 29, 2007 Games for Windows - LIVE
Windows Mobile TBA TBA

The mobile device side of the service has been shown in concept at events such as E3 and CES on devices like a Motorola Q mobile phone, but specific details have not been released. The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... The Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsofts Xbox video game console, developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, Samsung and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... Windows Vista is a line of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, Tablet PCs, and media centers. ... The Altair 8800 was among the first microcomputers to be affordable by an individual, although it initially lacked peripherals and memory. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Games for Windows - LIVE is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles. ... Windows Mobile is a compact operating system combined with a suite of basic applications for mobile devices based on the Microsoft Win32 API. Devices which run Windows Mobile include Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and Portable Media Centers. ... The Motorola Q is a smartphone first announced in the Summer of 2005 as a thin device with similar styling to Motorolas immensely popular RAZR. Motorola in a partnership with Verizon Wireless released the Q on May 31, 2006. ...


While the service is not available on the Zune at this time, users' Gamertags are used for their accounts, and the currency of the Zune Marketplace is shared with the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Zune is Microsofts digital audio player, client software, and online music store. ... Gamertag is the universal name for a players username on Microsofts Xbox Live. ... Zune is a Microsoft brand of portable media players, associated software, and an online service for acquiring and sharing media. ...


LIVE Gamertags are also used for the XNA Creator's Club service. Microsoft XNA (XNAs Not Acronymed[1]) is a set of tools, complete with a managed runtime environment, provided by Microsoft that facilitates computer game design, development and management. ...


Features

  • Single Gamertag identity across all platforms (tied to Windows Live ID)
  • Cross-platform chat, with both text and voice
  • Unified friends list and message box
  • Single, worldwide currency for purchasing virtual games and content (Microsoft Points)
  • Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invites

Gamertag is the universal name for a players username on Microsofts Xbox Live. ... It has been suggested that Microsoft Passport Network be merged into this article or section. ... Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores. ...

Pricing

LIVE is available in two tiers: Silver and Gold. Anybody who signs up to LIVE is given a Silver account, which offers a basic set of features that differ with each platform. Gold accounts require a subscription, but offer a greater variety of features.

Country 1 Month 3 Months 12 Months
Europe € 6.99 € 19.99 € 59.99
United Kingdom £4.99 £14.99 £39.99
Australia AU$ 10.95 AU$ 29.95 AU$ 79.95
Sweden SEK 60 SEK 179 SEK 549
USA $7.99 $19.99 $49.99
Japan ¥819 ¥2079 ¥5229

Subscriptions can be bought online through Xbox.com, through the LIVE interface on Xbox 360 and Games for Windows - LIVE, or through Xbox LIVE prepaid cards at retail. Subscriptions work across all supported platforms, for example signing up for a Gold account on Xbox LIVE gives you Gold features on Games for Windows - LIVE as well. World map showing the location of Europe. ... The Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsofts Xbox video game console, developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, Samsung and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged... Games for Windows - LIVE is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles. ...


The original Xbox does not recognise Silver accounts, requiring Gold for all LIVE features. The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ...


Availability

LIVE is currently available in 37 countries, with more being brought online over time.

See Also

Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... Games for Windows - LIVE is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles. ... Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores. ... It has been suggested that Microsoft Passport Network be merged into this article or section. ...

External Links

  • ExtremeTech article describing LIVE Anywhere
  • Video of LIVE Anywhere on a mobile device
  • Description of LIVE Anywhere Features


 

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