PSA: Facebook, Twitter now on Xbox Live
by Justin McElroy 
{ Nov 17th 2009 at 9:30AM } 
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
MystileArmor @ Nov 17th 2009 9:35AM
I was part of the preview program and honestly, I've looked at Twitter and Facebook once. I even signed up for a Facebook account to check it out. The only feature that's somewhat worth it to me is Last.fm It is kind of nice to have it on my tv while I do other stuff.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 17th 2009 9:39AM
somewhat worth it? It's free, all this crap is worth the price of free
Mogster @ Nov 17th 2009 9:52AM
Or the price of an Xbox Live Gold membership...
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 17th 2009 9:54AM
it's not like the subscription price has increased, and they havent taken anything away, so it's still basically free
Mazrael @ Nov 17th 2009 10:03AM
'Or the price of a Xbox Live Membership...' ...it's 11p a day, your hardly gonna miss that
roger @ Nov 17th 2009 10:10AM
Its not free, you have to have a gold membership. I don't plan on renewing gold once its up so I will not be able to use these since the are not "free".
Courtney @ Nov 17th 2009 10:13AM
Wayne,
Free =/= worthwhile
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Nov 17th 2009 10:17AM
its "Free" this Weekend....w00t!!!
and Wayne is not FREE sir.....its "At No Additional Cost"
INTERNET SUPERHERO @ Nov 17th 2009 10:25AM
@roger
12 months of Xbox Live $50
Price per a month $4.17
People pay more to play WoW (13.99) and that's just one game... Anyone can cutback $5 a month, (unless they're living under their mom and dads house whom refuse to pay fro the service... if not) stop being cheap and get the service or shut-up about how you wont pay for online gaming because obviously a lot of people "do" and "will" pay for that service.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Nov 17th 2009 10:42AM
its not about being cheap....I pay $15/month for ZunePass $20/month for Netflix......$36/month for Gamefly....guess what I USE THOSE....if I get a live Gold subscripton the ONLY game I would use on my 360 online would be Gears 2....thats not worth it to me....
MystileArmor @ Nov 17th 2009 11:00AM
Poor choice of words on my part, I suppose. I should have said "worth bothering with" instead.
Anyhow, that's just my opinion on the whole thing. Someone else might think these features are the best thing since sliced bread, I don't know. Just putting in my 2 cents.
MystileArmor @ Nov 17th 2009 11:11AM
Also, another thing, just because something is free doesn't mean you should take it or that it should be of any value to you.
If some hairy man in a trench-coat offers to give you a quick one in an alley, should you accept cause it's free?
uncle jesse @ Nov 17th 2009 11:20AM
@ Chris:
Gears 2 would be the only game you'd play online?! What the what?! You already have Castle Crashers, right? Now go buy ODST and L4D2 and get a gold account.
I'll be your friend if you do. You can't resist that offer. Don't even try.
uncle jesse @ Nov 17th 2009 11:22AM
What if he was hot, Mystile? Or what if he was Robin Williams. You can't turn that shit down!
MystileArmor @ Nov 17th 2009 11:26AM
Well... there's your added value, Jesse.
It's like I was talking about plain ole' pudding, and you just turned it into chocolate pudding.
INTERNET SUPERHERO @ Nov 17th 2009 11:31AM
@Chris
$36 a month for Gamefly around now seems to be a waste to me. Especially if you like MW2. Why rent other games right now when in the winter when you can save your money enjoy 1 or 2 and save the other games for the winter.
Dreaded Fear @ Nov 17th 2009 11:39AM
Yes, but they did use development time that could have been used on something that would be actually add on to the "gaming" experience.
If the Xbox had a web browser then all these useless apps would be obsolete. I don't care for a browser, but it would be much easier than making these apps. Seems like more of a move to make it seem like Xbox live has features worth paying for it.
eNrique @ Nov 17th 2009 12:02PM
But, does it copy / paste?
blazinsmokey @ Nov 17th 2009 12:23PM
xbox 360 subscription is $40($39.99) a year regularly at newegg and plenty of places. i buy when on sale and its $30($29.99).
you pay $2.50 a month for a thorough service. stop moaning.
Eh @ Nov 17th 2009 12:55PM
I dont have Gold right now because its too expensive, maybe I'll get it when its $30. I usually hate console online gaming, match making is an annoying and frustrating experience, generally its 80% waiting and 20% playing. For $50 EVERY single game should have servers like PC games that allow people to choose their own match.
Temidien @ Nov 17th 2009 9:36AM
Justin, you make me smile. I mean that in the most heterosexual way possible.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 17th 2009 9:38AM
Yay! Social networking features and BC still sucks!
Priorities!
baby sea tuna @ Nov 17th 2009 10:02AM
Are you seriously bitching about backwards compatability at the end of 2009?! Sure, it was a biiiiig deal when the machine first came out (4 GODDAMN YEARS AGO) and there were like 3 good games, but now there's literally HUNDREDS of things to play. What 2 games do you want to play that aren't backwards compatable anyway? Like 90% of the worthwhile titles from last gen (okay PoP:TTT, maybe) are all playable anyway.
I swear, people will always find something to complain about.
baby sea tuna @ Nov 17th 2009 10:04AM
Are you seriously bitching about backwards compatability at the end of 2009?! Sure, it was a biiiiig deal when the machine first came out (4 GODDAMN YEARS AGO) and there were like 3 good games, but now there's literally HUNDREDS of things to play. What 2 games do you want to play that aren't backwards compatable anyway? Like 90% of the worthwhile titles from last gen (okay PoP:TTT, maybe) are all playable anyway.
I think it might be time to turn in your anti-troll defense badge, dude.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 17th 2009 10:06AM
Just because it's on the list, doesn't mean it works worth a damn.
Are people still bitching about no PS2 BC in the PS3? It's been three years! There's plenty to play now, isn't they!?
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Nov 17th 2009 10:11AM
Baby Sea Tuna....MILLIONS of PS3 owners would like to say hello...
baby sea tuna @ Nov 17th 2009 10:15AM
You're seriously going to compare the fact that they completely removed BC from the current PS3 (a feature I've used maybe twice in the 3 years I've owned mine) for the fact that the 360 is no longer making old games compatable but still has like 300 playable on every new system out of the box? I literally have 1 original Xbox game that I can't play on there and guess what...it's not one of the greats. Okay, so Oddworld and the last PoP don't work. I can still play Halo 1&2, Panzer Dragoon, Psychonauts, Hulk, Bard's Tale, Buffy, Max Payne and like 75-80% of the other original games I might want to come back to. If there's some insane reason I got a bug up my ass to play that one other game I have that doesn't work (JSRF) I'll go get a used Xbox for like $8. But I won't because there's too many new games coming out every week.
Stop being a curmuddgeon just for the sake of it.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 17th 2009 10:18AM
They don't work. Framerate glitches, function drops, crashing, music locking up, etc.
The 360 upscales the games to HD goodness, so it's understandable I want to play prettier versions of the game!
Ethan @ Nov 17th 2009 10:18AM
I'm aware it's not entirely rational, but I still want to play Beyond Good and Evil.
Letterboxed SD looks awful on new tellies.
mspiels @ Nov 17th 2009 10:24AM
If Rallisport 2 BC was supported all would be well.
Nigeria: Charmy Bee DF @ Nov 17th 2009 10:27AM
Panzer Dragoon Orta doesn't work for me; it keeps crashing on stage four, the awesome airship stage. The characters in Marvel Vs Capcom are always pixelated, and Silent Hill 2 constantly fails. Some other problems.
Backwards compatibility was really halfarsed; though, I really shouldn't complain as I do have a Xbox, but it's on it's last legs as it is, so a relaiable BC feature would have been really helpful.
Filthy Assistant @ Nov 17th 2009 11:26AM
They still haven't fixed Munch's Odyssey. The hell is up with that?
WMcPete @ Nov 17th 2009 11:35AM
Stranger's Wraith... I would take that over Twitter and Facebook any danged day.
Nick @ Nov 17th 2009 11:54AM
Screw that noise.
I want Bionicle and Monster 4X4 World Circuit to work for BC or I'll just have to take my 360 and office space it in the back yard.
Eh @ Nov 17th 2009 12:59PM
The difference between PS2 backwards compatibility and Xbox compatibility is that you get to play PS2 games. You arent exactly missing out on a shitload of classic games by having poor Xbox support so who cares?
Filthy Assistant @ Nov 17th 2009 6:26PM
Everyone who thinks Eh is a dumb motherfucker raise your hand.
*raises hand*
Toop @ Nov 17th 2009 9:39AM
Wow, what a Twitter avatar.
Just wow.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 17th 2009 9:40AM
we never did get the results of that fable 2 dressup contest did we?
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 17th 2009 9:44AM
I'm trying it now, and it has to be the most pointless thing they've added yet. First, it's just great using my controller to type in my long email and password to sign in. It's not even integrated very well either, I can't see the majority of pictures or other things I normally see when using Facebook on my computer.
Yeah, this was worth the waste of time and the slowing of the marketplace
bumblo @ Nov 17th 2009 10:06AM
are you ever positive about anything?
Ryan @ Nov 17th 2009 10:09AM
You know you can use a USB keyboard on the 360, right?
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 17th 2009 10:11AM
Yes, I'm going to rush out and get a USB keyboard for facebook on my 360, when it's not even implemented well at all.
Or I can use this PC thing I have 3 feet from my xbox.
Prox @ Nov 17th 2009 10:19AM
Or you could leave your dungeon and go for a walk in the park. Maybe get an Icee or cup of hot chocolate while you're out (depending on where you are / what season it is). And most importantly you can CHILL THE FUCK OUT and learn to look at the glass as half-full from time to time.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 17th 2009 10:21AM
"earn to look at the glass as half-full from time to time"
I don't enjoy taking it up the ass, so I think I'll avoid doing that.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 17th 2009 10:27AM
I'm agreeing with tmac here. This is a worthless feature, and Microsoft has better things to do. How about clearing up the Dashboard lag? Increasing the friends list limit, instead of copping out with FB integration?
Mogster @ Nov 17th 2009 11:28AM
How is it worthless? If you use Facebook often then it is a nice addition.mJust cos all of us posting on here are nerds and have no friends doesn't mean it's worthless for everybody.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 17th 2009 11:30AM
Oh my god, Facebook just announced PC compatibility!
It's built for the internet-it should stay on the PC, where that shit belongs.
ytilanigiroon @ Nov 17th 2009 2:10PM
You guys, please stop feeding the tmac/brad troll machine...
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 17th 2009 9:46AM
so are we still waiting on Last.fm or is that here now too?
TheCoats @ Nov 17th 2009 10:16AM
it's here - just in a different section - look under music marketplace? I think that is where it is.....I was listening to Modest Mouse radio all morning before work....best added feature!