Twitter, Facebook and more finally hit Xbox Live

Twitter, Facebook and more finally hit Xbox Live


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RELEASE: Media Alert: Come Join the Largest Social Network on Your TV!
Facebook and More Are Coming Soon to Your Xbox 360! Xbox 360 continues
to deliver the leading games and entertainment experiences.

REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 16, 2009 —

What:

Unlock a world of friends, entertainment and games from the comfort of
your couch, displayed on the best screen in the house, using Xbox 360
and Xbox LIVE. Tomorrow, Xbox LIVE members around the world will have
their Xbox 360 console transformed and plugged into the best value in
home entertainment, with access to Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune
video with instant-on HD, all right in their living rooms.

• Facebook.2 Update your status to share what movie, game or
entertainment you’re enjoying, connect with friends, and view their
Facebook stream, status updates and photos on the big screen — all
seamlessly integrated and custom-built for Xbox 360. You can even
compare your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends lists to see which of your
friends are on Xbox LIVE.

• Zune. Zune video on Xbox LIVE offers a full-fidelity experience with
instant-on HD in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. No waiting for
downloads or buffering, it’s there at the press of a button. You can
also share the experience with up to seven friends through voice chat
and Avatar integration on the TV screen — it puts a whole new spin on
movie night.

• Twitter.2 Stay in the know by discovering, posting and replying to
tweets right on your Xbox 360. You can even view friend profiles,
trends and conversations, or search to see who’s tweeting about your
favorite game.

• Last.fm. 2 Discover more music and explore endless personalized radio
stations with Last.fm on Xbox 360. Skip, “ban” or “love” tracks to
create your perfect mix. We’ve even built in “Gamer Stations” with
game-related types of music selected specifically for the gaming
community. (Available in the U.S. and U.K.)

Don’t have an Xbox 360 console? Now, more than ever, Xbox gives you
great ways to stay connected and share fun and entertainment, starting
at $199 (U.S.).

Why:

Microsoft is continuing to evolve Xbox LIVE to bring more games, more
entertainment and more social experiences all from a single device. As
a Gold member on Xbox LIVE, you get access to Facebook, Last.fm and
Twitter, providing you with a pipeline of content that is always being
updated and refreshed. For just over $4 per month, Xbox LIVE Gold
Membership is hands-down the best value in home entertainment.

When:

Launching on Nov. 17

1 Xbox LIVE Gold Membership and Netflix unlimited subscription plan
required for Netflix instant streaming. See Netflix Terms of Use for
details about Netflix service.

2 Xbox LIVE Gold adult account required to access these features. Xbox LIVE Gold Memberships are just over $4 (U.S.) per month.