Listen closely. That humming sound you hear is the Microsoft hype machine warming up. Over the next month and a half, you're going to be hearing a lot about Xbox Live – the online component of the software giant's console gaming system – and for good reason. Microsoft has committed to spending $2 billion on the Xbox over the next five years. A substantial portion of that is on Xbox Live. Before the commercials and promotional activities start, though, I'd like to give you a few firsthand impressions.
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