ok so this is how it goes you need too pay 49.99 for XBL but when you pop it in don't assume like me that you could just install it then play. You need too register a credit card for use next year (why? they make you do it now I have no clue) But if you want too cancel this before next year you have too follow quite a few steps and if the next time period has already begun there is no repromise for what you already paid even if it is the day after. But in short it will only cost you 49.99 for this year and what it costs next year is still in debate by microsoft.

Umm I don't get exactly what you mean by this, You do have a friends list that you can look at anytime but I never seen it say ne thing about my favorite lvl or games...