- Live Anywhere
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 XP /Vista,Windows Mobile ,Zune , and more.Live-enabled Platforms
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.Live Gamertags are also used for the XNA Creator's Club service.
Features
*Single identity (
Gamertag /Zune Tag ) across all platforms (tied toWindows Live ID )
*Cross-platform chat, with both text and voice
*Unified friends list and message system
*Single, worldwide currency for purchasing virtual games, music, videos and content (Microsoft Points )
*Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invitesPricing
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.
The original
Xbox does not recognize Silver accounts, requiring Gold for all Live features.Zune Social does not have two tiers, the service is free to all users.
Availability
Live is currently available in 37 countries, with more being brought online over time.
*Austria
*Australia
*Belgium
*Canada
*China
*Chile
*Czech Republic
*Colombia
*Denmark
*El Salvador
*Finland
*France
*Germany
*Hong Kong
* Ireland
*India
*Italy
*Japan
*North Korea
*South Korea
*Mexico
*Netherlands
*New Zealand
*Norway
*Portugal
*Puerto Rico
*Singapore
*Slovakia
*South Africa
*Spain
*Sri Lanka
*Sweden
*Switzerland
*Taiwan
*United Kingdom
*United States
*Venezuela
*Zimbabwe ee also
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Xbox Live
*Games for Windows - Live
*Microsoft Points
*Windows Live ID External links
* [http://www.zune.net/en-US/social/home.htm Zune Social]
* [http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1960510,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532 ExtremeTech article describing Live Anywhere concept]
* [http://www.eurogamer.net/tv_video.php?playlist_id=459&s=l Video of a Live client running on a mobile device]
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