Xbox partners with social networking Web sites
Dan Brown REPORTER
Issue date: 11/10/09 Section: Features
"By bringing Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm to Xbox 360, we're not only extending the walls of your living room beyond your home to your friends all over the world, we're creating the definitive social network, uniting more than 300 million people to share thoughts on music, play games and tweet," Schappert said.
Currently, only those 18 and older can use Facebook or Twitter. However, Xbox LIVE Director of Programming Larry Hryb has reported on his Website that those 13 to 17 will be able to use the feature with parental permission.
In addition to Facebook and Twitter, Xbox has added Last.fm. With Last.fm users can listen to their favorite bands complete with video slideshows to enhance the listening experience. But to receive no ads, the ability to play your beloved tracks on their own station, exclusive access to new features and more users will have to play $3 a month. $36 more a year is a hard sell for gamers already paying $50 for the Xbox LIVE service.
The update's rumored release date for all users is Nov. 17.
Currently, only those 18 and older can use Facebook or Twitter. However, Xbox LIVE Director of Programming Larry Hryb has reported on his Website that those 13 to 17 will be able to use the feature with parental permission.
In addition to Facebook and Twitter, Xbox has added Last.fm. With Last.fm users can listen to their favorite bands complete with video slideshows to enhance the listening experience. But to receive no ads, the ability to play your beloved tracks on their own station, exclusive access to new features and more users will have to play $3 a month. $36 more a year is a hard sell for gamers already paying $50 for the Xbox LIVE service.
The update's rumored release date for all users is Nov. 17.
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