Microsoft continues to improve its IM client Windows Live Messenger for Windows users and that there are some great plans for Internet communication can’t be denied. As previous rumors have indicated, Microsoft has chosen to integrate its IM service into its video game console Xbox 360. Microsoft has officially announced the new service, which means that users worldwide, no matter what Microsoft platform, will be able to communicate with each other through the Windows Live Messenger network.
“Beginning the week of May 7, users of Windows Live Messenger on Xbox 360 can text chat using the virtual keyboard accessible on Xbox 360, or by connecting a USB keyboard to the console. This summer Microsoft will launch a QWERTY text-input device, a new accessory that will connect directly into the Xbox 360 controller to support text and instant messaging.”
Those who want a closer look at what is supposed to be Microsoft’s through-to-arrive QWERTY text input device can turn our previous report. Xbox 360 will get a lot of new features through the update that was released a few days ago. A complete list of the features can be found at Xbox.com.
