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Microsoft reveals usage stats for Facebook, Last.fm

November 28th, 2009 at 02:30pm Under Xbox 360

According to Microsoft, nearly two million Xbox Live users logged into Facebook through the console’s new built-in social media applications. Based on a vague estimate provided by Microsoft, it appears that around ten percent of all Xbox Live Gold accounts used the application within its first week of availability; however, it’s possible many of those users only logged in to see the new feature in action.

Microsoft also stated the addition of Last.fm — a music streaming service currently only available for US and UK gamers — prompted nearly one million new profile activations. In its first week, Last.fm users streamed “more than 120 million minutes” of music to their Xbox 360 consoles. If we’ve learned one thing from these numbers, it’s that people love to click on shiny new boxes.

Microsoft reveals usage stats for Facebook, Last.fm originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Custom Twitter, Last.fm, Facebook X360s (for MS ‘partners’ only!)

June 25th, 2009 at 09:30am Under Xbox 360

Microsoft’s Major Nelson showed off several consoles that the company will be giving to its new partners, now being integrated into Xbox Live. The Major even noted that he may even “liberate” one and asked if anyone was with him. Um, yeah! Now we want Joystiq integration on Xbox just so we can finagle a console in our blue or yellowy/orangish color.

Also, theft is likely the only way to get your hands on one of these custom consoles (unless you’ve got a high-level insider at one of the involved companies). The Major makes sure to note, “To be VERY clear … Those are special consoles made for our partners. They are not for sale anywhere.” Hmm, five-finger discount it is.

[Thanks, B. Marriner]

Custom Twitter, Last.fm, Facebook X360s (for MS ‘partners’ only!) originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.