Let There Be Live.(Xbox Live; online gaming)

Xbox Live officially launches on Nov. 15, delivering the promise of fast, dependable online gaming to the broadband-enabled masses. Or, at least it'll let thousands of gamers call each other dorks (and--ahem--probably worse) 'til they're blue in the face. Here's a quick rundown of what you'll need to know to dip your toe into Xbox Live.

What You Get

This is what your $49.99 Xbox Live Starter Kit gets you:

* START-UP DISC: Installs the Live software on your Xbox's hard drive.

* XBOX COMMUNICATOR HEADSET: Lets you talk to and hear other players.

* FREE GAME: Beta testers got Acclaim's RC racer Re-Volt. The Starter Kit's game is TBD.

* ONE XBOX LIVE GAMERTAG NAME: Your name in the online world. (Make sure it's …