On Live research

Advantages:

• Can get access to games without having to leave house
• can use regardless of computer
• can test games before buying( on some consoles games might be unavailable)
  
• has games from many consoles(as long as they are third party games)
• small but up to date console makes it easier to store than playstation 3 and xbox 360

Disadvantages:

• Costs more than consoles ( monthly subscription and games)
• has large potential to fail
• doesn't have first party games
  
• having to pay even if you don't use the games
• might not be able to get extra content usually released after game e.g. extra levels