Is My Internet Fast Enough for Xbox Live?

Question

I very recently got an Xbox 360. I haven't opened it yet and am going to wait until Christmas. I have a very big problem, though. I have DSL Lite from AT&T and my internet speed is 500 kbps download and 100 kbps upload. I think that this is enough to connect to Xbox Live since it says Xbox Live only requires broadband internet, which I have. To connect to Xbox Live for the first time does the Xbox conduct a speed test to figure out your internet speed or does it just see that you have broadband internet and allow you to connect automatically? I always played online on my Wii and computer with this internet flawlessly and with just 50 ping. I just don't know if I will be allowed to join Xbox live with this internet? Will the xbox stop me by sensing my internet is too slow? I called a Microsoft Agent and he said I might be able to connect but its not guaranteed. Would it be guaranteed because I could play games online on my wii and that requires broadband? Thank you.

Answer 1

No it's not good enough for multiplayer. You need the Express package. You will pass the connection test, but a connection that slow will make you lag in games. Even if you do not see all the lag on your own screen, others will see your character jumping around on theirs'. Do not play multiplayer with such a slow connection. People do not like playing with others with sub-par connections so prepare to get messages telling you to get better internet. Lagging ruins the games for everyone playing with you and even interrupts the games.

Answer 2

I have the exact same max levels for downloading and uploading (500 and 100 kbps) and I have never had a problem with Xbox Live. If it works on Wii it should work on Xbox.

I think the Xbox runs a test when you connect it to a router or a modem to see whether it can connect to internet, when that is done it automatically connects every time you sign in on the gametag associated with Xbox live.

Answer 3

yes that's fine. I use the cheapest comcast service which is very slow. I never lag. Its all good bruh.