Xbox 360 Dash Update For Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm Enters Beta Soon

[I LastWish I]

Microsoft announced the addition of Last.fm, Facebook and Twitter at E3 2009, much to the dismay of ornery antisocialites, promising a 2009 release for those services. With a beta reported to hit this month, it seems things are on schedule. According to MTV Multiplayer, Microsoft plans to issue said beta publicly "middle-towards-end of October." That would point to a finalized roll out likely sometime in November, perfect timing for commercials that would air just prior to Black Friday's holiday shopping madness.
Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Public Beta (With Facebook) Coming This Month [MTV Multiplayer]

http://kotaku.com/5375612/xbox-360-dash-update-for-twitter-facebook-lastfm-enters-beta-soon

I like the Last.FM addition. I hope you can use it in-game without to much lag with online play.

[Virix]

I think they already announced that you cant use last.fm in game.

[Maynard]

i guess these feature would be nice for some. But facebook and twitter are really lame imo. seems like the facebook people are getting bored with it like they got bored with myspace.

twitter is utter useless. Why would anyone give a shit about someone elses daily routine. I can understand looking at it from an info point of view like a game dev twittering info....but to veiw your friends twitter. cmon.....people who post that shit are so arrogant to think anyone else gives shit....and if u do give a shit you have issues and need a life

last fm would be cool if there wasnt already 9 million music channels on cable and satalite or streaming music from your PC.....this idea would be great if you could listen during games, which i wouldnt even do

[I LastWish I]

Well this update is useless.

[FedEx227]

Not being able to use Last.fm in game kinda hurts

[Virix]

Im looking forward to the update. I have no interest in twitter, and although I use facebook I wont attach my XBL gamertag to my account. Last.fm is what has me excited for this. It would be much better if you could use it in game (which will happen eventually im sure) but I listen to music while doing other things around the house all the time, so this is a welcome addition.

Sure, I can stream on my PC but Id MUCH rather listen to music through my surround sound system than my computer speakers.

[Tengo Juego]

Last.FM cant be used while playing games. This update will be ghey.

[Virix]

Last.FM cant be used while playing games. This update will be ghey.

Thanks for repeating the above posts. ;)

[Virix]

BTW, dont forget that this update also is supposed to add 1080p streaming movies. :D :D :D

[BazookaJoe5]

I agree with Maynard. Twitter is ok for following like, NFL beat reporters, community managers (like fourzerotwo), sports teams who have them and use them to post news, video game sites, that sort of thing, but who gives a shit about what Joe Schmoe on their 360 is doing? I will never use any of this...I don't even have a Facebook. Well, I might, but I never use it...

[Maynard]

did anyone here sign up for the beta? i have a few friends who did and i know one is gonna be in the beta

[Virix]

signed up, no email yet though.

[Houston]

Pefect now I can tweet while I xbox

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

1. Obviously if people are following athletes,reports,devs Twitter is not "useless". Stupid yes...useless no.

2. The door is open for something else to pop up..or for FB or MS to get a facelift. Both are severely lacking what the other offers. FB cant keep up its popularity in its present form.

3. Im so glad you numbwads cant stream in game. I have enough issues with lag without dealing with turdbombs congesting there connection trying to listen to fuckin Korn while playing Halo.
Online streaming of music was one of my main reasons of modding the old XB. Took way too long for it to hit 360 but glad it is. Like Cho I would use it as background while Im doing other things.

[Virix]

Got in the preview program again. Just downloaded the update.