Xbox 360 Update Preview Program Lets You Sample Twitter, Facebook Before Everyone Else

by Chris Faylor, Oct 14, 2009 3:34pm PDT

Related Topics – xbox 360, Xbox Live, New Xbox Experience

With yet another Xbox 360 dashboard update due this fall, Microsoft is once again accepting applications for a public beta, allowing some to get it early.

Facebook and Twitter integration are among the new features being tested, along with "instant-on" 1080p streaming video via Zune Marketplace. The console is also slated to support streaming music via Last.FM, but no word if it'll be in this preview.

"We're looking for several thousand participants, so your chances of making it in are good," explained Microsoft, though it also cautioned "priority will be given to [Xbox Live] Gold members in the selection process."

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By: razlebol x Show Full Post

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Yeah. Can't wait to use twitter and facebookon my xbox. not.

I signed up anyhow.

Last.fm will be nice if it works in Canada.

Oct 14, 2009 5:45pm PDT

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Yeah. Can't wait to use twitter and facebookon my xbox. not. I signed up anyhow. Last.fm will be ni... : razlebol
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- Last.fm is subscription only now, it's not free anymore :/ : duffman03

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Does this mean we're finally getting a keyboard and mouse? boop boop beep

Oct 14, 2009 6:09pm PDT

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Does this mean we're finally getting a keyboard and mouse? boop boop beep : Vangoghs Ear
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- You've always been able to use a USB keyboard for typing, just not much else. : Chris Faylor

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Apparently the Facebook integration is really awesome and a little faster than the actual site, the Twitter not so much.

Oct 14, 2009 6:19pm PDT

Apparently the Facebook integration is really awesome and a little faster than the actual site, the Twitt... : Shadsy

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I quit when they asked me for my TV serial number. Hell no I'm not moving it for quicker twitter

Oct 14, 2009 3:56pm PDT

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I quit when they asked me for my TV serial number. Hell no I'm not moving it for quicker twitter : Lionhart32935
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- I just filled the survey, now we wait! : ErneX
- They asked for the model number, not serial number. : Rizob
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  It was your TV model, you have no idea what your TV model is? : Sailor of Fortune
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    I do not, it's all on the back of the TV : Lionhart32935
    - Often you can bring up the model number and other info in the TV menu. It's probably worth a look. : Rizob
- I'm sure they're better off, reading comprehension might be important. : flashmasta

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So many questions. Ughhhhh.

Oct 14, 2009 4:12pm PDT

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So many questions. Ughhhhh. : R4di4ti0n.
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- it doesnt take long : two50six

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