E-Combat

January, 2003

What you need: The Xbox Live starter kit ($50). It includes a voice-chat headset and a one-year subscription to the Xbox Live service. You'll also need broadband Net service, since Xbox Live isn't compatible with dial-up connections.How it works: Once you set up your account and pick a Gamertag user name, you'll cruise through a log-in screen to a gaming lobby. There you can check your standing in the rankings and see if anyone from your "friends list" is online.Joining a game: If your...