Xbox Live New Features 11/17, One Week Free For Everybody
November 12, 2009 - Next week Microsoft will launch the newest social media features to the dash. Facebook, twitter, last.fm, and Zune HD features are on the way November 17th.
Silver members will be able to get in on the web goodness too for a week for free as well as being able to play ODST online for free.
Video above of the Zune marketplace and 1080p streaming in play over Xbox Live. Official release from Microsoft after the jump below.
- 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 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.”
- 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
- 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 UK)
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