XBOX 360 E User Guide

The Theater—Media and Entertainment (non-U.S. users)
As we said earlier, the 
Xbox 360 is not only a
gaming machine. And if
you reside outside the U.S.,
nowhere does that ring
more true than in the
Media and Entertainment
section of the Xbox Live
Marketplace. (U.S. users
are directed to the Video
Marketplace.)
Here you can keep up
with movies, music, and
the game industry, and
even download exclusive
software, like MP3 player
support, that will enhance
your 360 experience.
All Media and Entertainment...

Movie Trailers and Short Films
For many moviegoers, the trailers before the movie
are just as much fun to watch as the movie. Teaser
trailers give you a sneak peek into a much-anticipated
film. Now you can get that advance look without having
to deal with sticky movie theater floors, people who
refuse to turn off their mobile phones, and perpetually
crying kids. Browse through the trailers and see what
appeals to you. And you don’t have to pay for another
movie to see it again—you own it!In Short Films,...

Gaming Community Videos
Before Xbox Live Marketplace, the only way to experience
gaming industry shows like E
3or the Tokyo Game Show
was to read about them a month later in your favorite
gaming magazine. Now, the Gaming Community Videos
section brings all the news and excitement of these
shows to your living room, bedroom, or wherever your
360 might be. Download up-to-the-minute coverage of trade events,
and even get a hands-on experience by downloading
demos available at the show! You can also...

Game Tips and Support Videos
You can’t always do it alone. Every now and then you
will need help. Enter Prima...and some other people too.The Game Tips and Support Videos option hosts
tons of content from developers and publishers like
Prima Games that help gamers game. Available con-
tent differs depending on the provider and the game,
but you can rest assured that when you need help, it’s
only an Xbox Live Guide button press away.
Optional MP3 Player
Ever since the advent of the Sony Walkman,...

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Consider some of the following songs for these specific genres.
Did You Know?
RACING PLAYLIST
> “Born to be Wild”—Steppenwolf
> “Bad to the Bone”—George Thorogood& the Destroyers
> “Going the Distance”—Cake
> “Lights and Sounds”—Yellowcard
> “Juicebox”—The Strokes
> “Take Me Out”—Franz Ferdinand
> “Hitchin’ a Ride”—Green Day
> “Bad Habit”—Offspring
> “When You Were Young”—The Killers
> “Rearviewmirror”—Pearl Jam
ACTION/SHOOTER PLAYLIST
> “Concertina”—The Mars Volta
> “A Hard Day’s...

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U.S. users rejoice, you can forget about online movie rental sites and TiVo subscriptions. When U.S. users choose
Media and Entertainment from the Xbox Live Marketplace, they are taken to the Video Marketplace main page. From here you can rent movies for a limited
amount of time and even purchase television shows
to download to your Xbox 360 Hard Drive. Everything
from movie rentals (most in different resolutions no
less) to video clips can be accessed here.
Movies...

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TV Shows
Missed your favorite TV show last night? Maybe it’s no
longer on the air and you just miss your favorite TV show?
Congratulations, you now have a TV show safety net.Aside from renting movies, U.S. users can also
purchase television shows old and new. Organized
much in the same way as the Movies section, you
can sift through seasons of shows or just hunt and
peck for your favorite episodes. TV shows are also offered up in different resolutions
at different prices. Just...

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TV ratings are just as important as film ratings. That’s why we’re including a list of all TV ratings you will
see on the Video Marketplace.All Children
Program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the
themes and elements in the program are specifically designed for a very young audience,
including children from ages 2–6. The program is not expected to frighten younger children. 
Directed to Older Children
Program is...

Music Video
Whoever said that video killed the radio star obviously hadn’t checked out Xbox Live. In the Music Videos category,
you can check out your favorite band’s latest music video or spy some new talent in the Featured Artist of the Month. Who knows? You might catch a video here that sparks your interest and later add an artist to your Zune’s
playlist. Most music videos will also be available in varying resolutions. But why not check out an artist in 750p
if you have the ability?
Trailers and Game...

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Gaming Couture—Themes
and Gamer Pictures 
In case you haven’t flipped ahead to chapter 10, “Your
System, Your Style,” know that you can customize your
console and gamer profile with different game- or
entertainment-inspired themes and gamer pictures.This is where you download them. You can find
everything from fine wood-grain gamer pictures to match
your wood-grain faceplate to a bloody survival horror-
inspired Dashboard theme to reflect your game tastes.  The...