The Xbox direct button is importantly featured on the controller as well as the Xbox 360 remote. This will allow you to directly access information on person who just challenged you on Xbox Live. Or you can even jump right to where you can find downloadable content for the game you are at present playing.

The Silver edition is free. It permits you to access the Xbox Live Marketplace plus converse with your friends using voice chat. Yet, you cannot play games online.

Through the Gold edition of Xbox Live, you find all of the possible features. You can play games online. Your attainment and statistics will be stored so you can check them whenever you want. You will also be able to use video chat and video messaging. Microsoft has announced that all new Xbox 360 owners will get Gold Service feature for the first month. After that, the pricing will be same to Xbox Live on the present Xbox.

You can upload photos to the hard disks and share them with your friends on Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 also features DVD movies. Unlike the unique Xbox, the Xbox 360 can display them in progressive scan. It looks like DVD playback will be accessible out of the box and will not need the purchase of an extra remote or anything.