Video:Quick Tip: What is a Gamerscore?
with Vincent ModicaGamerscore in Xbox 360 lets players retain their bragging rights by sharing high scores across the Xbox network. Watch this About.com video to see how Gamerscores work and how you can earn a ranking.See Transcript
Transcript:Quick Tip: What is a Gamerscore?
Hi I'm Vincent Modica for about.com and today I'm going to explain to you the Gamerscore system.
Gamerscore Shares Xbox 360 High Scores
The Xbox 360 has a feature called a Gamerscore. A Gamerscore is pretty much a modern high-score that you can compare to your friends.
How to Earn the Gamerscore Rank
Every Xbox 360 game including Xbox live arcade games have achievements can be anything from changing music, to beating a boss, to performing a trick.
Achievements and Gamerscores are just for show. You can not get anything with them, but you can show your friends through various online services and the Xbox itself.
You can view your achievements on the dashboard by going to the social tab and selecting your avatar.
For more tips, tricks and hints please visit About.com.