Xbox Live supports voice communication along with video communication, a feature possible with the Xbox Live Vision.
The Xbox 360 sold out completely at release and by the end of September 2006 had sold 6 million worldwide.
Backward compatibility is achieved through software emulation of the original Xbox.
With the launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft's online gaming service, Xbox Live went through a major upgrade, adding a basic non-subscription service, Silver, to its already established premium subscription-based service, Gold.
he Xbox 360 can connect to Xbox Live through an optional wireless network adapter on a home network through a wireless router.