Over the next couple of months, we'll be taking a closer look at what makes the Xbox Live service so phenomenal. We know many of you have been waiting eagerly for the promise of online console gaming to be fulfilled, and this fall, it will be. We also think you may be tired of hearing dueling press releases and hype. So we're going to take you inside the Xbox Live team and the hard work that has gone into making the service a reality. Why would you want to take time to read these articles? We're glad you asked. Here's what playing on Xbox Live will mean to you.

Xbox Live: The Features