We’ve just released the latest new features for your Xbox 360. In case you’ve been off the grid for the past few months and don’t know what is in this update, allow me to give you the some of the highlights: Facebook, Zune Video, Twitter and Last.FM. Here is how to find ‘em: Facebook and Twitter will appear automatically on your dashboard in the new My Community channel, Zune Video is in the Video Channel and Last.FM will be found under the Music Channel.
Assuming you have the latest Xbox 360 system update from Xbox LIVE, these new features will automatically appear sometime over the next few hours. Availability of these features will vary by region.
Remember, if you are under 18, you’ll have to wait a little longer for some of these features.
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I know some of you are already enjoying many of these features through the Preview Program, but I am happy to announce that the next update that contains Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune video will be available to all Xbox LIVE members launch Nov. 17.
Content: Encleverment Experiment Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Unlock the full game to offer your assistance in Professor Ivor Question’s Encleverment Experiment! He’s looking for people just like you to play his 16 exciting minigames, collect 60 available Mascots and create new challenges in his Home-made Game editor! Featuring support for the Big Button Controller and Live Vision Camera, the Encleverment Experiment also includes full Avatar support and LIVE play for up to four players! Unlock the full game now and massage those mental muscles! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: 0D Beat Drop Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: Are you ready to Beat Drop? The fusion of "rhythm" and "puzzle" created a completely new kind of battle! Drop Pieces along with the beat and go for the win with our explosive chains! If you purchase the full version, you can play over 10 modes and 100 stages! Also, it has the unique "Beat-O-Matic" function where you can analyze your own songs and use them in the game! The ways you can have fun with Beat Drop is endless! Feel the rhythm of battle! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: NBA Unrivaled Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan Dash Text: Paying homage to the old school look and feel of the arcade classics, NBA UNRIVALED™ brings back all of the intensity and pulse pounding action—AMPLIFIED! Featuring the 2009-2010 NBA season’s team and player rosters with current stats, logos and jerseys. Ball your way up to the top of the league with unthinkable slams and outrageous plays to get the crowd pumped for momentum on your side! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
I know the Windows team launched Windows 7 a few weeks ago, but we’ve been a little busy around the Xbox offices getting ready for the Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and Zune Video marketplace release coming up. We did, however, want to recognize the occasion the best way we know how: with an Achievement! We had a banner made up for everyone on the LIVE team to sign, then we hung it up in the lobby of the main Windows building.
Congrats to the Windows team on a great launch. Enjoy your 1b ‘Gamerscore.’ You’ve earned it.
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I know the Windows team launched Windows 7 a few weeks ago, but we’ve been a little busy around the Xbox offices getting ready for the Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and Zune Video marketplace release coming up. We did, however, want to recognize the occasion the best way we know how: with an Achievement! We had a banner made up for everyone on the LIVE team to sign, then we hung it up in the lobby of the main Windows building.
Congrats to the Windows team on a great launch. Enjoy your 1b ‘Gamerscore.’ You’ve earned it.
Today we announced a brand new Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter that support N. This is a dual band adapter that has two antennas and supports 802.11a/b/g and n connections. That adapter will be available this Holiday season for US $99.99.
Content: MONOPOLY Price: Click here to check pricing in your region Availability: Not available in Italy, Japan, Korea and Portugal Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) This game supports English, French, German, and Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual”. From EA Casual Entertainment, MONOPOLY™ is reinvented with a party twist! With a host of current-day cities and landmarks from all over the world, this new version lets you wheel and deal and compete to own some of the most recognized locations on Earth. Host the ultimate MONOPOLY party with family and friends to experience classic and global versions of MONOPOLY with digital gameplay. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts
As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview. I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision because as it stands now, parents aren’t able to use Family Settings to customize which of these applications their children can access. In order to offer an age-appropriate environment for everyone, we decided to turn off these applications for those Gold members under the age of 18. As expected, this has been a hot topic with the preview users. We want to make sure everyone was aware, however, that the development team is working on an update that gives parents the choice of which social applications their children can access. This means that Xbox LIVE members between the ages of 13 and 17 will be able to use Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm as long as their parents approve. The team hope to roll this out several weeks after launch and I will update you on the exact date as it gets closer.
Content: NCAA Basketball 10 Demo Price: Free Availability: Canada and United States Dash Text: Get your hands on the most authentic college basketball experience ever, in NCAA® Basketball 10. Enjoy ultimate control over your team’s strategy and style of play, including real Motion Offensive Systems including the Dribble Drive, Princeton and Flex to name a few. See the game like it has never been seen before, with authentic broadcasting presentations from the all-star announcing crews of Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler, and Erin Andrews of ESPN, and Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery of CBS Sports. From the broadcast table to the hardwood – it’s all there in NCAA® Basketball 10.
Content: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: The Largest Army of Super Heroes is back! Mercenaries are attacking the Capitol in Washington D.C. and it is up to you and your team of Super Heroes to defend it. Thwart the enemy offensive with immensely destructive powers and new fusion combinations. Select your team of four from an exciting array of Super Heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and more. Test your mettle as you enter the world of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2! For all levels, deeper RPG action and the entire roster of over 24 playable heroes and villains, buy your copy in September 2009! Download the demo.
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