Windows Live Messenger on the Xbox 360
Monday, April 09 2007 - xbox360
Included in the Spring Update coming the week of May 7th you will now be able to talk with your Windows Live Messenger contacts online.
"Bringing the largest IM community in the world, Windows Live Messenger, to Xbox 360 makes sense, as Xbox Live has really become the largest social network on television," said Jerry Johnson, product unit manager of Xbox Live at Microsoft. "For our growing community of six million on Xbox Live, using Xbox 360 is a very social, connected experience. They are using Xbox 360 to play games, music, and movies while simultaneously communicating with one another through video, voice, and text chat. With this announcement we are simultaneously expanding the access of Xbox Live users to existing friends and family while introducing Windows Live Messenger users to the benefits of Xbox 360." From xbox.com
Also included in this update is the ability for the Xbox 360 to use the new Wireless Controller with the integrated Keyboard. Just a Quick note according to the post on xbox.com the Keyboard controller will include a wireless headset.
"Integrated support for the new Xbox 360 text input device. Note that this device includes a new wired headset." From xbox.com
For a full list of the features and new functions in the update have a look at the following post on xbox.com.
