Xbox 360 is No Longer Just a Games Console
The Xbox 360 was said to be an all encompassing entertainment device, and not just gaming console over six and a half years ago. When it launched, it didn't neccesarily fit the bill, but as the system has evolved, it now incorporates social networks, movie streaming, content delivery services, streaming television, a music store, basically anything that you could ever want as far as entertainment goes.
At E3 this year, Microsoft is getting set to show you just how far the Xbox 360 has come. 'The console isn't just for game's anymore', wrote Frank Shaw of Microsoft, on the Microsoft Blog. 40% of all Xbox activity is non-gaming related, with users spending 30 hours watching videos per month using the Xbox 360. Shaw outlined the future of the Xbox 360 in a recent blog post.
"The vision for Xbox is straightforward. "All of the entertainment you want. With the people you care about. Made easy. That is why you've seen us invest in partnerships with ESPN, Netflix and Hulu. That is why we've baked social directly into the experience with Xbox Live -- connecting gamers, friends and families across the globe. That is why you'll see Xbox marketed more as an entertainment brand this year. And that is why we're investing so much in Natural User Interface technologies (speech, touch, gestures) to make the entertainment experience that much easier -- and more fun."
At last year's E3 Press Event for the company, Microsoft explored many of the new services that were offered as entertainment initiatives on the console. It's likely that Microsoft will be looking to further increase the awareness of these new features at this year's event. That's not to say that Microsoft won't be showing off the latest and greatest in games software that is coming to the console, but expect that a huge part of their showing will be the features of Xbox Live that are coming down the pipeline.
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jlguyPosted:
I think one of the biggest things xbox is missing is youtube im suprised because ps3 has it and we dont
VillainPosted:
And that is why we're investing so much in Natural User Interface technologies (speech, touch, gestures) to make the entertainment experience that much easier -- and more fun."
Does anyone else find the "New Easy Controls" To be more awkward than the usual traditional controller, and less fun? [Disregarding party games]
Does anyone else find the "New Easy Controls" To be more awkward than the usual traditional controller, and less fun? [Disregarding party games]
ValvePosted:
TTG SEANomg TTG Sean commented I can't resist I have to troll, lolTeLeNoW A decade already? Jesus, I still have my original Xbox. Time goes by fast!
Same here its banned but its still alive and well
SeanPosted:
TeLeNoW A decade already? Jesus, I still have my original Xbox. Time goes by fast!
Same here its banned but its still alive and well
StyxPyroPosted:
jerrys There still need to be a web browser and youtube app. That will be useful
Agreed. If Mike Rowesoft (
StyxPyroPosted:
jerrys There still need to be a web browser and youtube app. That will be useful
Agreed. If Mike Rowesoft (
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