i have a xbox arcade. im getting an 20 gb in a few days can i start playing xbox live and how do i start playing xbox live. what do i need to play online.
To play online, you’ll need a few things:
-An ethernet cable or the wireless adapter (the adapter is like $100)
-An open ethernet plug, a nearby computer with internet access, or a wireless network
-A prepaid Xbox Live Gold card or a credit card
You’ll want to connect your XBOX to some kind of internet source to begin. If you’re connecting right to ethernet, simply take the cord, stick one end in the 360, and the other in the ethernet plug. If you’re using wireless, plug it into the 360 and follow the manual’s instructions. If you’re using a computer, then plug the ethernet into the 360 and computer (There are other things you have to do, so look around. I don’t know how.)
After you connect online, you need to go and upgrade your local profile to a Live account. There’s an option for that in the Marketplace blade, I believe. Follow the instructions to get yourself Silver. If you have a prepaid card, enter the code to get Gold. If you’re using a credit card, buy your subscription off the Marketplace. After that, you should be good to go.

As long as you have a hardrive on the 360, and buy a online card you can play on Xbox live. So yes you can.
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To play online, you’ll need a few things:
-An ethernet cable or the wireless adapter (the adapter is like $100)
-An open ethernet plug, a nearby computer with internet access, or a wireless network
-A prepaid Xbox Live Gold card or a credit card
You’ll want to connect your Xbox to some kind of internet source to begin. If you’re connecting right to ethernet, simply take the cord, stick one end in the 360, and the other in the ethernet plug. If you’re using wireless, plug it into the 360 and follow the manual’s instructions. If you’re using a computer, then plug the ethernet into the 360 and computer (There are other things you have to do, so look around. I don’t know how.)
After you connect online, you need to go and upgrade your local profile to a Live account. There’s an option for that in the Marketplace blade, I believe. Follow the instructions to get yourself Silver. If you have a prepaid card, enter the code to get Gold. If you’re using a credit card, buy your subscription off the Marketplace. After that, you should be good to go.
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