Facebook/Twitter Xbox 360

NorthstaNder · 17 Nov 2009 at 19:28

First of all...why?

And if Microsoft must polute our 360's with this inane garbage couldn't they just release a browser so they can be accessed from one app?

peahead · 17 Nov 2009 at 19:30

You dont need to install it though its optional.

Nismo · 17 Nov 2009 at 19:34

peahead said:
You dont need to install it though its optional.

Appears in the new Community section of the dash regardless though, doesn't it?

I don't mind it, but they are pretty pointless considering the 360 can't access any links posted by people.

IIRC there is a Facebook update for the PS3 tomorrow, maybe that will allow access to links through the web browser?

Red Porsche · 17 Nov 2009 at 19:44

Just make a web broswer ms and stop wasting everyones time with half assed apps. Theyre not bad but they couldve made a browser in as much time.

roboffer · 17 Nov 2009 at 20:14

The integration of Twitter and especially Facebook just highlight the need for and lack of a browser on the 360. I'm all for additional services, but I wish they would add the one that everyone wants which is the browser. Last.fm however, is a brilliant addition.

MikGriff · 17 Nov 2009 at 20:20

Aye, loving the Last.fm addon.

peahead · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:09

MikGriff said:
Aye, loving the Last.fm addon.

Me to i have had it on since 5pm lol its still playing now.

Kainz · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:12

Wish they'd just give up on stuff like this tbh. The 360 is useless as a video playback machine, I know given I used it for years - support from MS regarding media sharing is absolutely scant and the thing needs better codec support for starters.

As a heavy twitter user I gave the 360 version a go but can't see me ever using it as I use the console soley for these things called GAMES.

robinson09 · 17 Nov 2009 at 21:29

MikGriff said:
Aye, loving the Last.fm addon.

+1. Never really got into it on the pc but after setting it up really enjoying using it.

Things change I've changed · 17 Nov 2009 at 22:45

Is the Zune Video store new ?, I was streaming some HD trailers with Dolby Digital earlier today, pretty awesome tbh, worked really, so is the HD streaming just for the trailers or can you stream a whole movie like that ?

finite · 17 Nov 2009 at 23:01

So can you use Last.fm custom stations during games?

Things change I've changed · 17 Nov 2009 at 23:13

finite said:
So can you use Last.fm custom stations during games?

Nope, not atm.

Memphis · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:07

lowrider007 said:
Is the Zune Video store new ?, I was streaming some HD trailers with Dolby Digital earlier today, pretty awesome tbh, worked really, so is the HD streaming just for the trailers or can you stream a whole movie like that ?

My understanding is the whole point is to be able to stream the whole movie. Unfortunately my connection isn't good enough :mad:

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EDDS · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:09

incase anyone missed its there's a 4 minute 1080p dolby digital preview of james camerons avatar on the zune marketplace.

Memphis · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:12

EDDS said:
incase anyone missed its there's a 4 minute 1080p dolby digital preview of james camerons avatar on the zune marketplace.

Which you can only stream, not download. If your connection isn't good enough, tough

.

(Can you tell my connection annoys me? :mad:

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lolism · 18 Nov 2009 at 00:32

I can't stand all this twitter and facebook rubbish. If they are not releasing a browser, how about a YouTube App? That atleast would be worth while!!

Mike UK · 18 Nov 2009 at 08:03

Very impressed by the Last.fm addon Cant see myself using twitter and facebook often though.

Agree with Youtube that would be really cool!

finite · 18 Nov 2009 at 09:13

lowrider007 said:
Nope, not atm.

Cheers, I guess that's probably not going to happen then. I'd be up for it if I can use it at the same time as something else otherwise I may as well do it on the PC and save 64W.