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First Look: Zune, Twitter, Facebook And Last.fm On Xbox

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Four months after announcing the features, Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) added social networking and music radio functionality to its Xbox 360 console on Tuesday, along with the first European foray for its Zune brand (see earlier reports from Tameka and I). Here are my initial explorations with each new service…

Last.fm verdict: Slick player presentation and Last.fm experience, good for parties but no on-demand, may have ads…

SEE ALSO: As Last.fm, Facebook And Zune Go Live On Xbox, Sony Preps Social Features For PS3


Zune verdict: Just an updated Video Marketplace with “Zune” badge…


Twitter verdict: Cute implementation for reading, initial bugs, keypad is a must…


Facebook verdict: Especially nice photo slideshows, typing a real pain…


Nov 18, 2009 8:10 AM ET

Xbox 360 controller Photo: Gamerscore


Posted In: Entertainment, Games, Music, Social Media, Companies, CBS, CBS Interactive, Last.fm, Facebook, Microsoft, xBox, Twitter

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