You can grab the App for free right now, though you'll have to agree to those new Terms of Service, first.
You can grab the App for free right now, though you'll have to agree to those new Terms of Service, first.
Reader Comments (72)
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:24PM Usr666 said
No Android love?
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:58PM Endless VertiGo said
@Usr666 Check out Spark 360 on the Android Market. Has worked pretty well for me for the last year or so.
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Posted: Dec 7th 2011 6:30PM Ordeith said
@Usr666
Like how, just like the Portabliss section, Joystiq ignores other platforms.
No mention of the WP7 Xbox companion being available today:
http://www.wpcentral.com/xbox-companion-windows-phone-app-now-available
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Like how, just like the Portabliss section, Joystiq ignores other platforms.
No mention of the WP7 Xbox companion being available today:
http://www.wpcentral.com/xbox-companion-windows-phone-app-now-available
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 6:49PM Endless VertiGo said
@Vcize Not that I know of. Everyone on my list automatically appears on Spark. I can send and read messages from them and add new friends. It all syncs up with Live at the same time.
It doesn't have the neat-o avatar stuff like props or the ability to knock your avatar down by shaking it, but for a way to check out who's online quickly it works pretty well.
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It doesn't have the neat-o avatar stuff like props or the ability to knock your avatar down by shaking it, but for a way to check out who's online quickly it works pretty well.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:25PM Prboi said
Hopefully there will be an Android version too
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:25PM iTz FiNaL said
It's good, but crashes whenever I go to messages and games, if they fix that then it will be a really great app.
Posted: Dec 8th 2011 2:42AM romanserazhiev said
@iTz FiNaL Mine crashes too. Whenever i go to messages or select some game to look through achievments. iPhone 4S.
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Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:26PM Sc4rfac3 said
WHAT? That Ish Cray
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:29PM Omenege said
I did not see that coming. Neat.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:29PM tylerh1701 said
Well this came out of left field. I thought they would have wanted to keep this stuff exclusive to Windows Phone to encourage people to buy it. Interesting decision (to me, anyway).
Well, as a Windows Phone owner, I hope you i-guys enjoy the app.
Well, as a Windows Phone owner, I hope you i-guys enjoy the app.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:38PM Meekermoloko said
@tylerh1701
It's probably to get people onto Xbox more than anything, but yeah ... this is the sort of thing that gives WP7 users something to show to non-WP7 users.
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It's probably to get people onto Xbox more than anything, but yeah ... this is the sort of thing that gives WP7 users something to show to non-WP7 users.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:42PM BlastProcessing said
@tylerh1701
left field for sure. But as an i-user it's an app I've wanted since my blackberry days, so the only thing I can say to this is - bitchin!
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left field for sure. But as an i-user it's an app I've wanted since my blackberry days, so the only thing I can say to this is - bitchin!
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:03PM tylerh1701 said
@Ordeith
Oh totally. It's not a major exlusive feature that Windows Phone is giving up, I'm just surprised that they are.
I'm still plenty happy with my WP7. As an achievement whore, it has been awesome for me.
Oh, and I really like it as a phone, too.
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Oh totally. It's not a major exlusive feature that Windows Phone is giving up, I'm just surprised that they are.
I'm still plenty happy with my WP7. As an achievement whore, it has been awesome for me.
Oh, and I really like it as a phone, too.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:11PM Mouthsmasher said
The app still looks to have the beautiful Metro UI built in, so maybe it'll give our iFriends a taste of what the Windows Phone has to offer.
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Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:33PM foxhound said
"Team Dysfunction, Assemble!"
...Damn, that is a pretty good call-to-arms, LoL. I might have to use that one for some TEAM FORTRESS2 sessions.
...Damn, that is a pretty good call-to-arms, LoL. I might have to use that one for some TEAM FORTRESS2 sessions.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:36PM (Unverified) said
Xbox LIVE on my iPad?! I'll take 2 please!!
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:37PM Timjoy said
Steam needs this so I cab take advantage of sales at work...
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:39PM SamuraisShadow said
Well, forgetting all this crap I'll never use, what about FIXING XBOX LIVE which is still down at the moment?
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:46PM Matrixxxx said
Uh oh... that shouldn't have happened
Unbelievable how many times I see those words when I go to the XBOX Live site on my browser. And now I am seeing it when I log onto my Live account using this app LMAO.
Unbelievable how many times I see those words when I go to the XBOX Live site on my browser. And now I am seeing it when I log onto my Live account using this app LMAO.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:49PM MLC said
Thx MS. This app is much appreciated.
Your move Sony!
Your move Sony!
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:03PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@MLC they have the Android app in EU...not sure if they have an iOS one. But I agree, it needs to finally release here.
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Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:50PM SFX BIGANT said
Thats a huge fuuuuuuuuuuu to people who actually own WP7s like I do. This was one of the reasons I switched from my iphone to a WP7. add this to the list of must have apps that dont exist for the WP7 and lack luster xbox games for it my decision to go back to an iphone is becoming easier and easier
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:01PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
@SFX BIGANT
How is this an FU to WP users? XBL is INTEGRATED into WP7. This app (slick as it is) is super limited.
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How is this an FU to WP users? XBL is INTEGRATED into WP7. This app (slick as it is) is super limited.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:09PM SFX BIGANT said
@Captain Planet Planeteer Power
Its not limited in the least what are you talking about. It has all of the same features as the ones that are "integrated" into the WP7 already taking away so much of what made the WP7 special in the first place. The only advantage now (aside from cheevos of course) is new Xbox Companion app (so far its exclusive) for the WP7 which is nothing more than a remote control for watching media on your console and really adds nothing to the over all experience.
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Its not limited in the least what are you talking about. It has all of the same features as the ones that are "integrated" into the WP7 already taking away so much of what made the WP7 special in the first place. The only advantage now (aside from cheevos of course) is new Xbox Companion app (so far its exclusive) for the WP7 which is nothing more than a remote control for watching media on your console and really adds nothing to the over all experience.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:31PM Riot9 said
@SFX BIGANT
I don't see how this is such a bad thing. The features it adds are all things they could have done through the web interface of xbox.com.
This just makes it a little easier on them.
I think the two examples you just gave are great examples of how WP7 is still better for xbox integration. The companion app is great, and achievements are a huge deal.
Xbox is integrated into Windows Phone, and will only continue to get integrated at even deeper levels (when game invites and online play is fully implemented, for example). This app is a convenience, but not something that detracts from what will always be a superior WP7 XBL integration.
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I don't see how this is such a bad thing. The features it adds are all things they could have done through the web interface of xbox.com.
This just makes it a little easier on them.
I think the two examples you just gave are great examples of how WP7 is still better for xbox integration. The companion app is great, and achievements are a huge deal.
Xbox is integrated into Windows Phone, and will only continue to get integrated at even deeper levels (when game invites and online play is fully implemented, for example). This app is a convenience, but not something that detracts from what will always be a superior WP7 XBL integration.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:58PM Wolverine Ninja said
This is a WONDERFUL surprise and so far the app seems like a great start, but I think at this point I still prefer the 360 Live app for iOS.
Hopefully this one continues to improve over time but great start for now!
Hopefully this one continues to improve over time but great start for now!
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 3:58PM joeproblems said
theres been a third party xbox live app for iOS for quite some time. Its's called "360Live" or "360 Live," I believe, and it works quite well. and the free version has met my basic needs thus far. I'll download the MS version and compare though. thanks
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:02PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Just downloaded, this app is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! It's weird seeing my avatar all animated on my iPhone. WORLDS ARE COLLIDING!
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:03PM entanianick said
Well, WP7 owner yes I own Verizon HTC Trophy I tried this one on my iPod the only thing I can say is Xbox Live Hub on Windows Phone is still far better than this one. First Avatar graphic on WP is better with full polygon render but iOS is like they pull this from web base or something it doesn't look sharp like WP. Second on WP you can purchase items for your Avatar in marketplace you can't do that on iOS. Last WP7 has companion app which is awesome if you manage to use it.
Don't worry we still have solid selling point than the competitor and Xbox Live Hub on WP will getting better but at least I can see that MS still taking care if their customer on others platform as well.
Don't worry we still have solid selling point than the competitor and Xbox Live Hub on WP will getting better but at least I can see that MS still taking care if their customer on others platform as well.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:04PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
this doesn't compare to the WinPho features at all man. Its like saying the Gmail app on iOS is better than the Android one....it just isn't...
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:10PM SFX BIGANT said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
not sure what you think is better on the wp7. I have a wp7 and i just downloaded the new app to my ipad and honestly i feel its every bit as nice as the features we have on the wp7 today. but thats just my opinion
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not sure what you think is better on the wp7. I have a wp7 and i just downloaded the new app to my ipad and honestly i feel its every bit as nice as the features we have on the wp7 today. but thats just my opinion
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:16PM SFX BIGANT said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
also my issue here isnt which one is better its the fact that this was touted as being exclusive to wp7s when they launched last year and now its no longer exclusive.
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also my issue here isnt which one is better its the fact that this was touted as being exclusive to wp7s when they launched last year and now its no longer exclusive.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 5:44PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@SFX BIGANT so this app lets you buy games that will add to you gamerscore? not to mention WinPho's usage of XBL is still pretty much bare minimum.....
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Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:13PM ObiBen8 said
Looked forward to using it until iTunes told me that it was not compatible with my iPod. I'm a sad panda.
Posted: Dec 7th 2011 4:14PM stamps79 said
Awesome, I was wondering when this would come to iOS. ....Happy Days =-)
