Xbox Live offers its users two different levels namely Silver Level and Gold Level. Silver Level is the one which allows you to enjoy Xbox Live for free whereas Xbox Live Gold is the online gaming platform’s premium level. Users have to pay money to subscribe to Gold Level.
There are certain features, such as online gaming with other online players which you can enjoy by becoming a Gold member only. Gold level subscription has different costs for its different packages that are based on time period; you can buy subscription cards for 1, 6 and 12 months; these can be bought from your local retailer or online through Xbox Live.
With Xbox Gold some of the additional features you get to enjoy are;
· Video streaming that includes movies and TV shows etc.
· Live sports streaming through ESPN
· Music streaming
· Xbox Gold also allows its members to download a featured free game every week
Getting Xbox Gold is not a difficult task; let’s see how you can become a Gold member using your Xbox 360 and computer;
· Your Xbox 360
· Your Computer
There are certain features, such as online gaming with other online players which you can enjoy by becoming a Gold member only. Gold level subscription has different costs for its different packages that are based on time period; you can buy subscription cards for 1, 6 and 12 months; these can be bought from your local retailer or online through Xbox Live.
With Xbox Gold some of the additional features you get to enjoy are;
· Video streaming that includes movies and TV shows etc.
· Live sports streaming through ESPN
· Music streaming
· Xbox Gold also allows its members to download a featured free game every week
Getting Xbox Gold is not a difficult task; let’s see how you can become a Gold member using your Xbox 360 and computer;
· Your Xbox 360
· Your Computer
Using Xbox 360
· To create an account your Xbox 360 must be connected to the internet.
· Once you have your internet connection, you have to launch your 360’s dashboard. This you can do by hitting the center button of your controller; this is Xbox Guide. The dashboard will give you a menu.
· You have to locate the “Social” tab from the menu.
· After you click the tab; you will be given the “Create Profile” option; click this option and after this click on “A”.
· Now you need to select a profile name for yourself; your profile name will be separate from your Gamertag.
· You will then have the option to create your avatar. Once you have created one you should click the “Save and Exit” button.
· Now go to your Dashboard’s Home Tab and click it; this starts the process of creating an account with Xbox Live. Start the process by clicking “A”.
· This next page will ask you to provide a few details such as your email address and name and you will also be asked to create your new password for the account.
· After you enter all the information and create your account, you will then be asked to upgrade your account to Gold level.
· You will be given the option to choose Gold services you want avail; select those and then enter your credit card information and payment method to become a member of Xbox Live Gold.
Using your Computer
· First step is to go to the official website of Xbox Live
· When the page will load you will see in its center the link for “Join Xbox Live Gold”; click the link
· If you already don't have a Microsoft account then you will need to create one for Gold membership; create the Microsoft account by using an email address you use regularly; your confirmation email will be sent to the address you will enter.
· When you are given the Terms of Services, accept them and you will proceed
· Once you sign in using your Microsoft account your Xbox Live account will automatically be created
· You will then have the option to upgrade your account go Gold level; click on “Upgrade to Gold”.
· Now choose your subscription package; it could be the one-month, six-month of a year-long package.
· You will then have to choose your payment mode and will be asked to provide your payment information; after which your account will become Gold.
· To create an account your Xbox 360 must be connected to the internet.
· Once you have your internet connection, you have to launch your 360’s dashboard. This you can do by hitting the center button of your controller; this is Xbox Guide. The dashboard will give you a menu.
· You have to locate the “Social” tab from the menu.
· After you click the tab; you will be given the “Create Profile” option; click this option and after this click on “A”.
· Now you need to select a profile name for yourself; your profile name will be separate from your Gamertag.
· You will then have the option to create your avatar. Once you have created one you should click the “Save and Exit” button.
· Now go to your Dashboard’s Home Tab and click it; this starts the process of creating an account with Xbox Live. Start the process by clicking “A”.
· This next page will ask you to provide a few details such as your email address and name and you will also be asked to create your new password for the account.
· After you enter all the information and create your account, you will then be asked to upgrade your account to Gold level.
· You will be given the option to choose Gold services you want avail; select those and then enter your credit card information and payment method to become a member of Xbox Live Gold.
Using your Computer
· First step is to go to the official website of Xbox Live
· When the page will load you will see in its center the link for “Join Xbox Live Gold”; click the link
· If you already don't have a Microsoft account then you will need to create one for Gold membership; create the Microsoft account by using an email address you use regularly; your confirmation email will be sent to the address you will enter.
· When you are given the Terms of Services, accept them and you will proceed
· Once you sign in using your Microsoft account your Xbox Live account will automatically be created
· You will then have the option to upgrade your account go Gold level; click on “Upgrade to Gold”.
· Now choose your subscription package; it could be the one-month, six-month of a year-long package.
· You will then have to choose your payment mode and will be asked to provide your payment information; after which your account will become Gold.