As of next Tuesday, November 17, you’ll be able to access Twitter and Facebook on your Xbox 360. The software update is free, like previous updates, and also includes Last.fm and Zune video compatibility. “What are you doing?” “Losing to 12-year-olds in Modern Warfare 2 over and over again! Not fun.”
The idea, I guess, is that you’ll be able let your friends know just how much fun you’re having while playing the latest game, or streaming the latest Netflix release, without having to go through the trouble of whipping out your phone or walking over to your computer. I see it as a convenience and nothing more. It may also mean that there’s nothing you can to do stop Twitter’s worldwide dominance.
This is what the Twitter interface looks like in motion:
Note that the Xbox 360 isn’t the only video game console whence you can tweet or alter your Facebook status. The PS3 and Wii come with a built-in Web browser, and a stand-alone Facebook interface for the PS3 was leaked just yesterday.
And while the Twitter and Facebook support will get the most attention, I think it’s the Zune HD support that’s most interesting. Say what you will about the Zune HD—Devin liked it, and I went out and bought it I was so impressed—but the idea of an instant-on, HD, 5.1 surround system movie service certainly intrigues me. Of course, its success now depends on what type of movies are released for it.
Shweet…more ways to stalk ex’s LOL
It’s unfortunate that we are forced to use the onscreen keyboard for text entry on the xbox 360. If only I could connect a wireless keyboard these new features would actually be useful.
Xbox 360 does have a optional thumb input http://bit.ly/jqq2S
Uhh.. the xbox supports USB keyboards, including wireless ones. Just plug it in :)
Seriously? I’ve always read that it didn’t. Well if that’s the case, then they REALLY need a web browser on there.
The preview of each of those require you to run the apps by themselves, so there’s no way to tweet/update FB without leaving your game, movie, etc.
Very iPhonesque … not near as useful as an inline tweet/fb application would be.
Also can’t stream Last.FM while doing anything other than running the Last.FM app.
One of the few annoying limitations of the apps … they’re a start though, who knows if they’ll actually become useful.
If i actually used Facebook and twitter more often, i think i’d actually use this.
http://bit.ly/1bsjDO
Any word yet on last.fm compatibility? I’m really looking forward to it.
I’ve made some live-shots from xbox live twitter & facebook-integration…check them out:
http://nonsmokingarea.com/blog/2009/10/25/xbox-live-update-preview-screenshots/
I have it all already! Including Last.fm :D
i dont have xbox 360, and i dont have any plan to buy it! :(
It’s looking so amazing. Congratulations to XBOX 360 users :)
I think it’s great you can now access social media networks from your Xbox. For those who lack an Xbox, I recommend a place where they can get one with a price cheaper than any price offered by retailers. Check out bit.ly/1kez2C and start communicating!
For those who are using facebook on xbox live, is there a way to send private messages to your friends? I checked out but couldn’t find a way to message friends, just comment on their updates and photos. Pretty useless if you can’t send messages privately.
last.fm is the real winner for me here
como puedo tener fecebook en mi xbox 360
X box 360 have to make a web browser like the ps3