Microsoft won't comment on plans for Xbox 360 Skype app
In IGN's latest "Ask Microsoft Anything" Q&A, Xbox platform architect executive Marc Whitten flat out dodged a question from a fan who asked about that subject. Whitten's answer was simply, "For now, our focus is on making Skype on Xbox One a premiere experience." Hopefully, the "for now" part of the answer simply means that Microsoft might offer an Xbox 360 app at some point in the future.
In another part of the Q&A, Whitten also said Microsoft has no plans to support HD DVD on the Xbox One. The company placed its bets on the high definition disc movie standard when it launched an HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 in 2006. In the end, the format lost out to Blu-Ray, which Sony not only backed but put inside every one of its PlayStation 3 consoles. Now it looks like the few remaining HD-DVD add-ons will have to remain hooked up to an Xbox 360.
Yet another question asked Whitten if Microsoft plans to let Xbox One owners access old gamertags that have been left behind by inactive Xbox 360 users. Whitten seemed to hint that might happen, saying, "We’ve released inactive gamertags in the past, but it’s been a while. Stay tuned."
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ZeffPosted:
Seem i dont think skype will be supported on xbox 360 at all
You must be kidding? The whole party chat and all mic talk is powered by Skype on the Xbox One.
DarnedNutPosted:
BSB I don't think there going to put Skype on the first xbox
Xbox 360 is actually the second xbox not the first.
WWSFFPosted:
Why would xbox support HD-DVD?? I know they use to sell a seprate drive for it but they dont make HD-DVD anymore. Blue-ray is better technology to begin with so there is no point in wasting any time with HD-DVD. Xbox will Play blue ray and skype seems like it would be the same on a windows 8 computer as on the xbox
Michael1321Posted:
ImEnergyHD Xbox one is better than PS4 and 360.
I like the Xbox One aswell, but that's just your opinion not fact.
DawPosted:
ImEnergyHD Xbox one is better than PS4 and 360.
Kind of obvious it's better than the 360 lol. It's a nex gen console, better developed and everything.
Dr-JPosted:
daRealRushInt_WolfZeff I love the quality the mics are going to have on the Xbone.
Xbone? That was a stupid nickname.
What is the problem with someone calling the Xbox One, the Xbone?
I don't understand either, It's easier to say and quicker just like people say ps4 instead of play station 4
MaggardoPosted:
Int_WolfZeff I love the quality the mics are going to have on the Xbone.
Xbone? That was a stupid nickname.
What is the problem with someone calling the Xbox One, the Xbone?
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