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So now that everybody is using the leaked Wave 3 Milestone 1 build, (oops we can’t talk about that) and Microsoft employees are using the latest Milestone 2 daily builds, we thought it was time to just cut to the chase and look at what we expect to see come final release (or M3 for those keeping count). As always, this may change, so just think of it as a taster of what is to come.

 

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by Chris on 04 Sep 2008, 03:45 PM with 13 comment(s)

It's official: the press release on Windows Live Messenger on Xbox

Microsoft confirmed in a press release that Windows Live Messenger on Xbox 360 will launch the week of May 7.  The 260 million plus Windows Live Messenger users will be able to connect with 6 million Xbox Live community members with a free update to the Xbox 360, and text chat through their televisions using the Xbox 360 virtual keyboard, or a usb keyboard.  According to the press release "This summer Microsoft will launch a QWERTY text-input device, a new accessory that will connect directly into the Xbox 360 controller to support text and instant messaging".

Some more from the press release:

Beyond Windows Live Messenger, the Spring Update for Xbox 360 includes hundreds of new features and enhancements including the following:

  • A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.
  • Enhanced family settings features for Xbox LIVE communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
  • A new Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade lets Xbox LIVE members access the content they seek — whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States) — from one place on Xbox LIVE.
  • Updates to Xbox LIVE Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox LIVE Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox LIVE members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded Tell a Friend capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
  • A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox LIVE Arcade games.
  • New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
  • Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.

The Spring Update is free beginning the week of May 7 and is easily accessible to every Xbox 360 owner through Xbox LIVE or on Xbox.com.

Posted Apr 09 2007, 07:00 AM by Kip Kniskern
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tophtucker wrote re: It's official: the press release on Windows Live Messenger on Xbox
on 04-09-2007 7:59 AM

Yay! :)

Chris wrote re: It's official: the press release on Windows Live Messenger on Xbox
on 04-09-2007 11:44 AM

Don't know if anybody noticed this, but the press release made no reference to this part of the video:

"Messenger contacts can see what game you're playing, and your gamertag"

:)

tophtucker wrote re: It's official: the press release on Windows Live Messenger on Xbox
on 04-10-2007 1:56 AM

Chris--

You can already kind of see that from the Xbox tab on WLM. But you're right, I'm very interested to see how they integrate that. How will they determine whether to show your Gamertag or WLM Display Name? In any case, it'd be very nice to Xbox friends well-integrated into the main MSN buddy list.

As for the current game-- it could work kind of like "What I'm Listening To," but "What I'm Playing" instead. Maybe WLM should start supporting multiple statuses: your normal status, your music status, and your gaming status. Gaming status could also be compatible with Games for Windows Live and maybe even MSN Games. That'd be cool. Hmm.......

Actually, since all 360 games support custom soundtracks, it'd be *really* cool if WLM supported showing what you're listening to on the Xbox..........

AndyD wrote re: It's official: the press release on Windows Live Messenger on Xbox
on 04-10-2007 2:47 AM

I just thought of something:  there's a WLM/Xfire plugin for Xfire that lets your MSN friends see what you are playing.  Does this mean that people on the 360 can see what Xfire game you are playing via the WLM integration with the 360?

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