does xbox 360 elite come with everything you need for xbox live?

[exrider12]

and how do you hook it up?

[trxwannbe]

yes it comes with everything you need except the internet modem(you can run it without) and ethernet cord and it even comes with a promo code for a free month of gold subscription (you can't play against other people you just get ranked as far as in game achievements with silver which is free)