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Watchmen - PS3 - Xbox 360 - PC

This is my first look at the Watchmen game for the Playstation 3. Its also available for the Xbox 360 and PC.

Do I Need An Xbox 360 Live Subscription?

The short answer to the question of whether or not you need an Xbox 360 live subscription is no, you do not need one. But, I would highly recommend getting an Xbox 360 live subscription for reasons I will go into. An Xbox 360 live subscription is not one of those Xbox 360 accessories that you can probably get by without. An Xbox 360 live subscription is a must have if you are all serious about getting into gaming on the Xbox 360.

Number One Reason For Getting An Xbox 360 Live Subscription

The first and most important reason is for online gaming. Yes there are other things that come with your Xbox 360 live subscription, but let’s not beat around the bush here – those are all fluff when compared to the wonderful world that is online gaming through your Xbox 360 live subscription. Microsoft has really hit a home run with this one as there are many aspects of the online gaming community found through the Xbox 360 that could make it the best around.

The first reason it is so good is because of how Microsoft handles its matchmaking. In any of the games you play through Xbox live you achieve goals and have a ranking. The live system gears its games to teams and players of like skill so that you can expect a reasonably good match. While this system is not always perfect and there will always be some abusers, it is far better than not having a system at all. I have been involved in way too many games that were just basically one side toying with and destroying the other that I do not want to ever experience that again and any system that attempts to prevent that is the right move in my mind.

Next up is the required head set communication. All the controllers have to have a headset to play so that you can communicate with your teammates. How well they well that is a different story, but the vast majority of players have solid working headsets and this makes for incredibly coordinated and competitive matches.

Lastly is how Xbox keeps track of all your records and statistics in the game. Through this system you also have access to hundreds of replays and can store your best kills and races to enjoy for years on end.

As you can see there are many reasons to pick up and Xbox 360 live subscription, so go out there and get gaming.

Extra Goodies with an Xbox 360 Console Bundle

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For those gamers who have yet to pick up a next gen system, there is absolutely no reason to wait any longer. Because technology has become cheaper, Microsoft can sell its Xbox 360 for cheaper than ever before. In fact, many stores can easily afford to package the console with extras, like games and accessories, so you can start enjoying the Xbox 360 immediately without having to make additional purchases. If you have yet to purchase a console, then consider an Xbox 360 console bundle. Often, these bundles will include extras like a free game or extra controller with big savings.

Save Big with a Bundle

An Xbox 360 console bundle most commonly includes extra goodies along these lines: an extra controller, game, and other accessory, like a charging station. While the bundle will cost slightly more than an Xbox 360 by itself, you'll still be saving lots of money when you purchase the bundle. A bundle might run for $335 or so, while the cost of the items sold separately would run you at least $400. The Xbox 360 console bundle helps you save money on accessories and games that you'll want to purchase anyway, so it just makes sense to get a bundle instead of buying everything separately.

Also, Xbox 360 console bundles help you set up your Xbox 360 live account, often giving you some free play time (for a few weeks or a month). Millions of players enjoy Xbox Live, and they use their accounts for most multiplayer games. Also, their Live accounts keep track on in-game accomplishments, which they can retain indefinitely. Even if you enjoy single player and single player alone, that free game will help you get started off with big savings, and the charging station will mean that you'll never have to replace your controllers' batteries.

Many stores are promoting Xbox 360 console bundles now to help sell consoles. The Xbox 360 was released in November 2005, making it over two and a half years old now. Because most people who really want an Xbox 360 already own one, stores sell them more cheaply than normal to help drive sales among undecided gamers. When they sell Xbox 360 console bundles at great discounts, you save lots of money. At launch, the Xbox 360 and all the extras featured in Xbox 360 console bundles would have cost in excess of five or six hundred dollars, but now they can be yours for just a little over three hundred dollars. With a single purchase, you can defeat boredom over the next few years.