Microsoft has announced plans to roll out a slew of entertainment services on Xbox LIVE.
October 06, 2011 by Rachel Cericola
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That Xbox 360 was a smart purchase after all. Not only does it play some killer games, but it now has even more entertainment options than before. Microsoft just announced plans to roll out a slew of TV entertainment on Xbox LIVE.
Of course, being able to access other services through a gaming console is really nothing new. It’s not even new to Xbox users. That said, the Xbox 360 will get to stake claim on a few firsts, including the BBC and LOVEFiLM in the UK, as well as Comcast’s Xfinity On Demand service, Verizon FiOS and HBO GO in the U.S., and much more.
If you have the Kinect accessory, you can use it to flip through all of the new features, without an actual remote. If waving your hands is too much of a chore, the option will also offer voice search with Bing on Xbox.
Microsoft also promises enhanced social features, allowing users to share recommendations, as well as show the Xbox LIVE community what games you’re playing, what movies you’re watching, and what music you’re listening to. It can even invite them to join in. There’s also integration with Facebook, meaning you can post from Xbox LIVE directly to your Facebook wall.
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