I really want Xbox Live, since I got Halo 2 I want someone as skilled as I am to play with. I might try and buy it myself, (so far I trying to get my parents to pay for it) I have Four 2 Month Free Trial cards, Is it possible to have Xbox live for the 8 Months while keeping my stats and then either continue to use cards or buy it if I want. If so I'll do that because buying one game that has a Xbox live free trial card in it every two months I think I can handle :D The only problem is I have almost no clue as to what I need to be able to play, would it be cheaper to buy the stuff I need seperatly or should I just buy one of the box's that has the stuff I need.

• Can I live of 2 Months free trial cards while keeping my stats
• What is the minimum stuff that I will need(including the headseat)
• Should I just buy the box's that has the stuff I need

Really need some answers.