Microsoft's Xbox Live service reaches 1 mln users

Dom · Jul 15, 2004, 08:28 PM

SEATTLE, July 15 (Reuters) - Xbox Live, the online service that allows players of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox video game machine to compete against each other over the Internet, reached 1 million users, the world's largest software maker said on Thursday.

Microsoft said in a statement that it reached the 1 million mark for Xbox Live users three times faster than other subscription services, such as Time Warner Inc.'s AOL and TiVo Inc.

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft, which launched its Xbox video game console in 2001 to compete against Sony Corp.'s PlayStation game machines, has long touted the Internet capability of its $149 Xbox as an advantage over its larger rival.

Sony's $149 PlayStation 2 now comes with an ethernet adapter for connecting to the Internet, although previously the connector was an add-one. Microsoft launched its Xbox Live service in 2002.

Microsoft said more than 100 game titles can be played over Xbox Live, and it expects to see about 150 titles by the end of this year.

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MythicaL · Jul 15, 2004, 09:50 PM

I barely go on X-Live anymore... none of my old buddies are on anymore

Although if someone on these forums wants to play a game that I have with me, I would love to play with them

Jul 15, 2004, 08:28 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Microsoft's Xbox Live service reaches 1 mln users SEATTLE, July 15 (Reuters) - Xbox Live, the online service that allows players of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox video game machine to compete against each other over the Internet, reached 1 million users, the world's largest software maker said on Thursday. Microsoft said in a statement that it reached the 1 million mark for Xbox Live users three times faster than other subscription services, such as Time Warner Inc.'s AOL and TiVo Inc. Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft, which launched its Xbox video game console in 2001 to compete against Sony Corp.'s PlayStation game machines, has long touted the Internet capability of its $149 Xbox as an advantage over its larger rival. Sony's $149 PlayStation 2 now comes with an ethernet adapter for connecting to the Internet, although previously the connector was an add-one. Microsoft launched its Xbox Live service in 2002. Microsoft said more than 100 game titles can be played over Xbox Live, and it expects to see about 150 titles by the end of this year. Read More... ________________________ Source: Y! Business

Jul 15, 2004, 09:50 PM	#2
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	I barely go on X-Live anymore... none of my old buddies are on anymore Although if someone on these forums wants to play a game that I have with me, I would love to play with them __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.