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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 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.

While the service is not available on the Zune at this time, users' Gamertag s are used for their accounts, and the currency of the Zune Marketplace is shared with the Xbox Live Marketplace .

LIVE Gamertags are also used for the XNA Creator's Club service.


FEATURES


  • Single Gamertag identity across all platforms (tied to Windows Live ID )

  • Cross-platform chat, with both text and voice

  • Unified friends list and message box

  • Single, worldwide currency for purchasing virtual games and content ( Microsoft Points )

  • Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invites



PRICING


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.

Subscriptions can be bought online through Xbox.com, through the LIVE interface on Xbox 360 and Games For Windows - LIVE , or through Xbox Live prepaid cards at retail.
Subscriptions work across all supported platforms, for example signing up for a Gold account on Xbox Live gives you Gold features on Games for Windows - LIVE as well.

The original Xbox does not recognise Silver accounts, requiring Gold for all LIVE features.


AVAILABILITY


LIVE is currently available in 37 countries, with more being brought online over time.




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