Is it possible to play xbox live on aol 9.0??

Troubled Kid · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 04:16 PM

hi evryone im jus curious and most people say its not possible toplay xbox live on aol9.0 becuz the speed is too slow but i wanna know for sure is it possible???

madmikejt12 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 05:48 PM

what connection is it?
i.e. dial-up, broadband (silver, gold, platinum) This is what determins how fast the connection is.

Dial up is 56kbps
broadband silver is 1mbps
broadband gold is 2mbps
broadband platinum is 2mbps or 8mbps*

kbps- kilobyte per second
mbps- megabite per second

*Whether you can get speeds over 2Mbps and up to 8Mbps, and the time frame for such upgrades, depends on where in the UK you live and technical factors, such as the quality of your telephone line

madmikejt12 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 05:51 PM

i found this on aol:

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What do I need to get online with my games consoles and AOL Broadband?

What you need depends on the console and connection method you choose. For Xbox Live you will need your Xbox and Xbox Live starter kit, which contains your Starter disk and 12 month subscription. For PS2 online gaming, you'll need your PlayStation2 console, a Network Adapter and Network Access Disk (NAD), plus an 8mb memory card. The latest NADs in the shops allow you to select AOL as your ISP making it really easy to get set up.

If you choose to connect your console to the Internet using a Home Networking solution you will need a gateway device from the range of AOL supported routers, plus straight Ethernet cables to connect everything up*. If you choose to connect your console using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) you won't need a router, but will need special Ethernet Crossover cable or a hub. If you were offered a wireless router when you signed up to AOL Broadband Platinum you will be able to connect your games console directly to the Internet via this router. You can't connect your games consoles directly to the Internet using an AOL USB modem.

In all cases you'll need a PC with the following:
- A Network Interface Card (NIC), which provides a free Ethernet port
- Windows 2000 or XP
- AOL 8.0 or above

Troubled Kid · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 12:28 AM

well this is wat i got. AOL 9.0 optimized i believe thats dial upbut can it be possible?? cant i jus buy a modem?

Troubled Kid · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 12:29 AM

I aslo have a pentuim 4 dell demsion intel inside

Troubled Kid · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 03:48 PM

so is it possible t oplay it on aol 9.0 optimized?

madmikejt12 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 05:53 PM

if it is dial-up, aol do 56kbps, you will need to check the specs for your console to see if this is compatible, you also need a network interface card and windows 2000 or XP. If you have all those and your connection (your aol optimised (56k)) is fast enough then it will be fine

madmikejt12 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubled Kid

well this is wat i got. AOL 9.0 optimized i believe thats dial upbut can it be possible?? cant i jus buy a modem?

no, you will either not get a connection, get a connection the same speed or have to pay more (not likely)

If you want a faster connection, you will need to upgrade to broadband.

Troubled Kid · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 10:00 PM

how do i check the specs?

Troubled Kid · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 10:01 PM

if i upgrade to broad band is it gonna be more money?