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In the days of Pong, it would have been hard to imagine all the video games we take for granted these days. Handheld, high-tech, dancing on a mat that’s recorded by the TV. It would have seemed surreal.

Well, the surreal has become real and the newest addition to the video game revolution is Xbox 360 Live, a truly multimedia, multiplayer experience that surpasses anything we’ve previously understood about video games.

Though many people like to play video games with a friend, it is largely seen as a singular, solitary activity. But with the addition of Xbox 360 Live to the video game lineup, things are socially kickin’ now.

Simply put, Xbox 360 Live is an online gaming service using your Xbox or Xbox 360 video console. You subscribe to the service, and then can play games with or against friends or other players around the world. There are more than 100 Xbox games that are enabled for this service, and all Xbox 360 games are at least “Xbox 360 Live aware”.

What’s most striking about Xbox 360 Live is the method by which you communicate with others. Through a headset that’s either bundled with your gaming system or purchased separately, you can voice or text message your friends or other players. While you are signed on, you can see what your friends are doing, even to the extent you can tell what game they are playing and what level they are on.

Truly, this is not your dad’s Atari.

So, how do you get in on this interesting form of play? First, you should own an Xbox 360 video gaming system. Then you have to subscribe to the service, and given the features, it is surprisingly affordable.

There are a variety of ways to subscribe to Xbox 360 live. If you choose the gold package (most popular), you can get:

- Access to online multiplayer games
- Ability to download Xbox 360 content and access to other downloads
- Enhanced ability to manage your list of friends

How do you purchase these services? There are a few ways. You can purchase a bundle at a store (currently available with rebates) and install. You can also purchase cards with time on them.

For example:

- You can purchase a 12-month Xbox 360 Live subscription card for about $50 or a 3-month subscription card for around $20.

- If you purchase the 3-month premium gold pack, you receive a headset, a 3-month gold membership, 100 Microsoft points, and the Xbox Live arcade game, Joust. This costs about $40 but currently has a $10 rebate.

- Go for the big daddy and purchase the 12-month premium gold pack. This will get you a 12-month membership, the Xbox 360 headset, the Xbox Live arcade game, Bankshot Billiards, and 200 Microsoft points. This costs about $70, but currently has a $20 rebate.

If you’re not sure you want to pay for a membership, there is a free 48-hour trial offer, which allows you to try the service before deciding if you want to subscribe. Like any free trial, this is a great way to decide if this is the right service for you.

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Xbox, developed by Microsoft, has emerged as one of the most popular gaming console available in the market today. Xbox deliver quality entertainment by providing stunning graphics and tremendous sound effects.

But, what if you want to play Xbox games but you don't want to purchase Xbox for the reason of you already have a home computer such as Mac OSX machine and you are only interested of playing certain common Xbox games. So, how you would be able to play the many Xbox game titles that aren't available for your Mac OSX?

The answer is simple, what you need is a software emulator, or to be exact, an Xbox emulator for your Mac OSX. These emulators for Xbox can be developed on your own, provided you have enough knowledge and skills computer programming. Or, the second option is by downloading the various kinds of working Xbox emulator available in the internet.

However, before you download any Xbox emulator software available in the internet, you must consider checking the reviews first and finding out if there is any positive or negative feedback from the current users. By doing this, you also have taken a steps of avoiding downloading a computer virus instead.

Xbox emulators are great software and can be utilize to play Xbox games using your Mac OSX machine. By right, you don't have to purchase the Xbox console itself. Simply say, just download and install the approved working Xbox emulator into your computer, you are on the way of playing your favorite Xbox games.

Please remember, one of the main limitations when you use Xbox emulators for your Mac OSX is the compatibility of the Xbox games to the emulator. Certain emulators can only play a limited amount of Xbox games in your Mac OSX. In other words, you will never able to play all the different game titles available in Xbox. Therefore, make certain to download the emulator that can support the Xbox game you want to play in your Mac OSX.

Therefore, if you have an interest in playing Xbox games but not really into buying yourself the Xbox console, or if you are only after one game or a few games of Xbox you can opt to use the Xbox emulator by download the software form the internet for your Mac OSX machine. On the other hand, if you want to play and experience Xbox to the fullest and use all features available, consider yourself to purchase the actual Xbox itself.

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