Microsoft has today announced that its Xbox Live online gaming service will boast new "Live Now" functionality come mid-September. With Live Now, players will be able to connect to the Live community every time they turn on their Xbox and chat with friends before playing games. Players will also be able to see which of their friends are online and what they're playing and check out Xbox Live announcements concerning downloadable content, tournaments, new games, and the like.
Also announced today were the Xbox Live subscription rates that will be available for new and existing users in September. The details are as follows:
$49.99 - Xbox Live one year renewal/subscription.
$5.99 - Xbox Live monthly rate.
$29.99 - Xbox Live Voice Communicator.
$69.99 - Xbox Live Starter Kit
The new Xbox Live Starter Kit will include the Communicator headset and a full version of MechAssault.
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