Xbox 360: How to host a game on Xbox Live (910733)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Xbox Live
  • Microsoft Xbox 360
  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

This article describes how to host a game on Xbox Live.

MORE INFORMATION

  1. On the Main screen, select Multiplayer, Online, or Xbox Live.
  2. On the Xbox Live screen, select Create Match or other appropriate option.

Create a game session

When you create a game session, you become the host player. As the host, you can configure the properties for the game. To create a game session, follow these steps:
  1. On the Create Match screen, select the options that you want to use for the game.
  2. After you configure the options, start the game.
  3. Wait for players to join your game on the Lobby screen or on the game play screen.

Invite a friend

You can invite friends to join your games. To invite friends, follow these steps:
  1. On the game menu or Lobby screen, select the appropriate Friends List option.
  2. On the Friends List screen, select a friend who you want to invite to join your game.
  3. On the Individual Friend screen, select the appropriate option to send a game invitation to your friend.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2006
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