Xbox Live Failed now what?

It's happening to me too, to everyone it seems like. I checked the forums, it happend last year too for like a day. I'm guessing xbox live just shut it down to update it maybe? It could be an upgrade for an expected surge in traffic after Christmas. It is not all that uncommon for online game networks to go down from time to time. Be patient hang out with your family and friends make a sandwich or watch a movie and try again later. Xbox customer support will just tell you that the system is down and to try again later so save yourself the waiting time on hold. You can also check out the Xbox support forumns and talk to others that are having the same problem.