Xbox 360 reaches out to mobiles

Iria · Dec 17, 2005, 06:15 PM

Gamers could soon be able to receive alerts on their mobile phones when their friends are playing on Microsoft's Xbox 360 games console.

The software giant is working on a system which would let players on its online gaming service, Xbox Live, send instant messages to a friend's mobile.

Microsoft UK mobility business manager Jason Langridge told the BBC the system should be live within six months.

It is part of Microsoft's strategy to connect its various online services.
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Tipstaff · Dec 17, 2005, 10:14 PM

I had wondered when MS would do this. You need a Microsoft Passport ID to create a Live account, and it shouldn't be too hard for them to meld them together. Nice idea.

Zardon · Dec 17, 2005, 11:29 PM

nice idea, ive been impressed with the live system on the new console overall.

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Xbox 360 reaches out to mobiles Gamers could soon be able to receive alerts on their mobile phones when their friends are playing on Microsoft's Xbox 360 games console. The software giant is working on a system which would let players on its online gaming service, Xbox Live, send instant messages to a friend's mobile. Microsoft UK mobility business manager Jason Langridge told the BBC the system should be live within six months. It is part of Microsoft's strategy to connect its various online services. __________ Read More / Source: BBC News

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	I had wondered when MS would do this. You need a Microsoft Passport ID to create a Live account, and it shouldn't be too hard for them to meld them together. Nice idea. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	nice idea, ive been impressed with the live system on the new console overall.