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Apr 10th, 2007, 1:50 am
Microsoft has just announced the release of a Windows Live instant messaging client for its Xbox 360 game console, giving gamers the capability of chatting to their PC friends.
There was already a video and voice chat feature via Xbox Live, but this feature enables players to connect with up to 6 people at a time on their Windows Live contact lists. Microsoft says there's currently 260 million people using the Windows Live instant messaging service.
One hitch remains: just how in the world are users going to be able to enter text with their controllers? Microsoft says they're going to release a QWERTY device, which is basically a regular Xbox 360 controller with a keyboard added onto the bottom, that will allow users to type normally, when Microsoft releases the software on May 7.
There was already a video and voice chat feature via Xbox Live, but this feature enables players to connect with up to 6 people at a time on their Windows Live contact lists. Microsoft says there's currently 260 million people using the Windows Live instant messaging service.
One hitch remains: just how in the world are users going to be able to enter text with their controllers? Microsoft says they're going to release a QWERTY device, which is basically a regular Xbox 360 controller with a keyboard added onto the bottom, that will allow users to type normally, when Microsoft releases the software on May 7.
This blog entry was written by John Altenmueller, staff writer aka John A. It has received 1,841 views, 3 comments, and 9 linkbacks. It was promoted to featured status Apr 10th, 2007.
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cscgal | The Queen of DaniWeb | Apr 11th, 2007
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There is already, no?
jbennet | Microsoft Fanboy | Apr 11th, 2007
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why not just add support for a usb keyboard?
silly ms
silly ms
RwCC | Junior Poster | Apr 10th, 2007
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Microsoft says they're going to release a QWERTY device, which is basically a regular Xbox 360 controller with a keyboard added onto the bottom, that will allow users to type normally, when Microsoft releases the software on May 7.
Of course they are, and they will add a nice large price tag to it no doubt.
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