Sony has had its network adapter for the Playstation 2 game console out for a few months now with some games like SOCOM and Madden NFL 2003 online compatible. Nintendo has just released its own dial-up and broadband adapter for the GameCube with just one game, Phantasy Star Online, supporting it. Soon it will be Microsoft's turn to officially enter the online console race with Xbox Live. In semi-open beta for several months now, the service officially launches next week with the sale of the $50 Xbox Live kit and a number of Xbox Live Games like NFL 2K3, MechAssault, Moto GP, Unreal Championship and many more ready to greet players. HomeLAN got a chance to chat with Microsoft's Andre Vrignaud, the director of technical strategy for Xbox Live to find out more about the company's plans for the online gaming market.
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