Microsoft rumored to show "Xbox Smart Glass" at E3

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Microsoft will likely be showing off a few new non-gaming features for its Xbox 360 console during its pre-E3 2012 press conference on Monday. However, a new article at the Examiner.com website claims that Microsoft will also be showing off something else at E3 to a select few people that promises to be very interesting, if this story is indeed true.

The site claims that Microsoft will show a presentation for a new software application called Xbox Smart Glass. The app is supposed to work with not just Windows and Windows Phone but also for iOS and Android devices. The app will allow users to control their Xbox 360 console remotely. Xbox 360 media applications, including Netflix, YouTube and more, are supposed to be accessible with Xbox Smart Glass. The app is also supposed to push content from a tablet to a TV, laptop or other devices.

Microsoft has not yet confirmed this story and if this report is correct, the company may not even admit publicly at E3 it is working on such an app. However, a Microsoft job listing from a few months ago strongly hinted that the company was working on a way to bring Xbox Live to iOS and Android devices.

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RacistPosted:

I will not need such a thing...

DeziiiPosted:

-Tom
DMTJenova Sounds like a cool feature, but like it's going to be really expensive and not really all that necessary o.o


Yeah it is not at all worth it.


i agree, it seems like it will be fun but really pointless. Why would i want to turn on my xbox with my phone anyway?

DMTJenovaPosted:

Sounds like a cool feature, but like it's going to be really expensive and not really all that necessary o.o

iJarH3adPosted:

They already did, I saw it like 2 hours ago. It was pretty cool!

c0dm0dzPosted:

Cool concept, don't know if I will get it, seems like it is going to be expensive.

-Robin-Posted:

Well they did end up showing it, can't wait til its release

p_wallPosted:

This all goes into the integration with windows 8 , I have known for awhile that they are trying to link computer,phone and system all together for a minute ;)

paantmaPosted:

Whoa, whoa...... whoa, when did TTG get a face lift... and im guessing im the last person to know, lol.

But on subject, this is pretty cool. When I have mates over, I'll leave guessing when my Xbox starts to randomly play out tunes. This could be fun.

ZodiacswrathPosted:

thats awesome!

IglesiasPosted:

Smart Glass is an odd name but I have a 4S so thats cool!