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December 15th, 2009 at 03:26pm
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The man known as Major Nelson has been so kind as to remind us all that child accounts for Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm have now been enabled for US Xbox 360 users. Once granted parental permission, Xbox Live child account holders over the age of 13 will be able to access these applications. The Major reminds everyone to make sure to select automatic logins for all the applications, otherwise you will be prompted for parental permission every time an app is launched. We’d have to agree with his advice. After all, Mom coming in to give you and your friends Tang and lemon squares: Cool. Mom coming in to log you into Facebook: Not cool.
Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm now support Xbox child accounts in US originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 28th, 2009 at 02:30pm
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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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November 17th, 2009 at 10:30am
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Details? They’re so early 2009.
PSA: Facebook, Twitter now on Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 12th, 2009 at 01:30pm
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Xbox owners: You have five days to start thinking of your lives and the lives of others in trivial, 140-character chunks. Xbox Live general manager Marc Whitten has told Fast Company that the Dashboard update containing Twitter and Facebook integration will officially arrive on November 17.
If the date seems familiar, you’re not losing your marbles: The specific timing for the update was revealed and reneged last month. Now, you’d better hurry up and beat the Chatpad rush at the store.
Facebook and Twitter coming to Xbox Nov. 17 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 9th, 2009 at 01:45pm
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One of the conveniences introduced by the NXE last year was the ability to install games onto the Xbox 360 hard drive. Unfortunately, a select few games don’t support the feature. Chief among the unsupported titles is Crackdown, Microsoft’s addicting open-world action game. At least, it was until now, as Major Nelson has informed the masses that a title update is now available on Live that enables HDD installation of Crackdown.
Remember agent, installing isn’t just for convenience, it’s also for saving wear and tear on the DVD drive — especially in games like Crackdown, which stream data constantly.
Crackdown HDD installation now available originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 09:00pm
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If rumors circulating around NeoGAF prove true, Modern Warfare 2 developer Infinity Ward won’t be allowing the use of the Xbox 360’s party chat feature during ranked multiplayer playlists in its upcoming title. Since a distinction in the post is made between different styles of online matches (ranked and social), we presume the function will not be utilized throughout all of Modern Warfare 2’s online playlists.
Speaking with Joystiq, Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling said the company “can’t comment on leaks,” and was unable to confirm if the feature will, in fact, be disabled. “Players should reserve judgment until they get a chance to experience it for themselves on November 10 instead of viewing it out of context,” Bowling added. Have an opinion on the matter? Sound off in the comments.
Rumor: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer disables Xbox Live party chat originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 14th, 2009 at 07:15pm
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As it has done in the past, Microsoft is offering early access to its next Xbox 360 Dashboard update (which integrates Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm and Zune Marketplace) to those who sign up — and are then selected — to preview it. Major Nelson has just updated his blog with word that the signup process has begun for the program, mentioning that Microsoft is looking for “multiple thousands” of users to test out the update. So, sounds like chances of getting in are good.
Those wishing to put their names in the hat for preview access can do so by hitting the Microsoft Connect site and filling out a survey. The preview program is being offered in all territories where Xbox Live is available, but keep in mind you’ll need a Windows Live ID in order to apply. The Major says those who’ve been picked will receive an email in about a week; after which the update will be pushed out to their consoles, and they can start bragging about their early access via Twitter and Facebook right from their 360s.
If past Dashboard preview programs are anything to go by, everyone who signs up will eventually gain access just prior to the update’s release — which may happen on November 17.
Xbox 360 Dashboard update ‘preview’ open for signups originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 11th, 2009 at 12:00pm
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This one is for all the unlucky souls that didn’t make it into the Xbox Live Update preview program: Your wait is over! The Xbox Live Update is finally here, and it’s here for everyone. That’s right, now everyone has access to the update’s many riches and wonders, including better (and “exclusive“) Netflix functionality, Avatar Awards, Games on Demand, User Ratings and more. And let’s not forget you can also purchase clothing for your digital doll.
Getting the update is easy. Just turn on your Xbox, connect to Live and BAM, instant update. For a quick look at some of the new features, check out the video above, and find a Netflix video tour after the break.
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PSA: Xbox Live Update is … live originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 5th, 2009 at 10:58pm
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Microsoft informed us this afternoon that its initial offerings of Games on Demand, the company’s selection of downloadable Xbox 360 titles, will be priced between 1600-2400
— that’s $20-30 in American credit card currency. We got a little curious after one price was revealed in a video earlier today, but we wanted to make sure about the rest.
We’re currently working on getting the full list of prices for each game, but all will be revealed next week when the latest dashboard update goes live, on August 11.
Xbox 360 ‘Games on Demand’ priced between $20-$30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 3rd, 2009 at 12:30pm
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Posters on Cheap Ass Gamer who keep track of Xbox 360 hard drive installs noticed that those who’d been admitted to the dashboard update preview program were seeing games take up markedly less space than before (a fact later confirmed by Digital Foundry). How much smaller? Well, DF noticed that King of Fighters XII and Raiden Fighters Aces went from 3.4GB to 703 and 484MB respectively, post update.
By DF’s approximation, the update allows the system to be more efficient in selecting what non-essential data it puts on the hard drive. Though that results in a big savings in some cases, there are exceptions. Fable 2, for example, is no smaller post-update, leading us to assume Lionhead needed every inch of the disc for all that GOTY material.
New Xbox update to shrink some hard drive installs originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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