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Radioactive IT E3: Microsoft gets social and invisible with Xbox future
Radioactive IT E3: Microsoft gets social and invisible with Xbox future | E3: Microsoft gets social and invisible with Xbox future |
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| by Mike Bantick | |
| Tuesday, 02 June 2009 | |
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Microsoft is increasing the hub like nature of the Xbox 360 by introducing Facebook and Twitter applications, tailor made for a TV screen. “We are always asking ourselves how to make the TV more social,” said John Schappert, corporate vice president of Interactive Entertainment LIVE, Software and Studios at Microsoft. “By bringing Facebook to Xbox LIVE, we’re not only extending the walls of your living room beyond your home to your friends in different corners of the world, we’re creating the definitive social network, uniting more than 200 million people to share status updates, pictures, thoughts on music and the world’s best online gaming experience.” The aim seems to be, not to let you move from your living room couch, as Microsoft also announced the expansion of their video content delivery system already enjoyed by some regions of the world. Microsoft say: Microsoft today announced that Xbox would deliver yet another first-to-the-world: instant on 1080p movies with 5.1 surround sound — direct to consoles connected to compatible HD TVs through the Xbox LIVE social entertainment network. The service also scales to suits different broadband speeds so there are no interruptions to movie viewing. Starting this spring, a broad selection of movies will be available to start and stream instantly, in the highest video quality and at the push of a button. No discs, no waiting for downloads and no delays. Get the selection of a video store, the best video clarity available and the convenience of on-demand, only on Xbox 360. In addition, Microsoft announced it will more than double the number of markets where Xbox LIVE offers movies, growing from eight to 18, by adding Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Xbox LIVE members in these markets will have access to instant on 1080p video. Microsoft has also announced – via Stephen Spielberg – the expected 3D motion controller, plus a bunch of exclusive game titles, read on for more. |
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