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Revision as of 12:44, 4 December 2012
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| File:Xbox SmartGlass logo.jpg Official logo of Xbox SmartGlass. | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 26, 2012 |
| Operating system | Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Phone, Android, iOS |
| Platform | Xbox 360 |
| Website | Xbox.com/SmartGlass |
Xbox SmartGlass is a companion application for Xbox 360 available for Windows 8, Windows Phone, iOS, Android (version 4.0 and above) [1] & Windows Server 2012. It was announced by Microsoft during E3 2012 and released on October 26, 2012, coinciding with the release of Windows 8.[2] It connects with the Xbox 360 and allows more interactive entertainment, allowing mobile devices to potentially serve as second screens and remote controller.[3]Users of Windows Server 2012 can currently download the application from the Windows Store after installing the Windows Desktop Experience feature in the Server Manager.[4]
History
Xbox SmartGlass was originally announced during the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The announcement was accompanied with demonstrations on how the application would work. These demonstrations included Madden NFL 13, Halo 4, and Internet Explorer.[5] The application was released on October 26, 2012 along with the release of Windows 8.
SmartGlass compatibility
Games
| Title | Developer | Publisher | North America | Europe | Japan | Exclusive to Xbox 360 | Kinect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend: New Gods | Microsoft Studios | Microsoft Studios | TBA | TBA | TBA | No | No |
| Dance Central 3 | Harmonix Music | Harmonix Music | October 16, 2012 | October 19, 2012 | October 18, 2012 | Yes | Required |
| Forza Horizon | Playground Games, Turn 10 Studios | Microsoft Studios | October 23, 2012 | October 26, 2012 | October 25, 2012 | Yes | Supported |
| Halo 4 | 343 Industries | Microsoft Studios | November 6, 2012 | November 6, 2012 | November 8, 2012 | Yes | No |
| Home Run Stars | Smoking Gun Interactive | Microsoft Studios | October 26, 2012 | October 26, 2012 | October 26, 2012 | Yes | Required |
| Kinect Sesame Street TV | Soho Productions | Microsoft Studios | September 18, 2012 | September 18, 2012 | N/A | Yes | Required |
| Madden NFL 13 | EA Tiburon | EA Sports | TBA | TBA | TBA | No | Supported |
Applications
| Applications | Release Date | Available countries |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN on Xbox LIVE (ESPN) | December 6, 2011 | United States |
| HBO GO (HBO) | March 27, 2012 | United States |
| Internet Explorer | October 16, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| MSN | December 13, 2011 | Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States |
| Miss Universe | TBA | Available in 25 countries globally |
| NBA Game Time | October, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| NBC News | August 21, 2012 | United States |
| Netflix | December 6, 2011 | Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark |
| Now TV | August 21, 2012 | United Kingdom |
| Slacker Radio | TBA | Canada, United States |
| TODAY (MSNBC) | December 6, 2011 | United States |
| UFC on Xbox LIVE (UFC) | December 20, 2011 | Canada, United States |
| Univision | TBA | United States |
| Xbox Music | October 16, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| Xbox Video | October 16, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| YouTube | December 13, 2011 | Available in 24 countries globally |
Live events
| Event | Date | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 United States Election Day coverage | November 6, 2012 | United States |
| 2012 Spike Video Game Awards | December 7, 2012 | United States |
| Miss Teen USA 2013 | July 2013 | Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States |
Movies
| Movies | Availability |
|---|---|
| 21 Jump Street (2012) | Yes |
| 50/50 | Yes |
| American Reunion | Yes |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Batman Begins | Yes |
| Battleship | Yes |
| Bernie | Yes |
| Friends With Kids | Yes |
| John Carter | Yes |
| Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | Yes |
| Land of the Lost | Yes |
| Machine Gun Preacher | Yes |
| Man On A Ledge | Yes |
| Mirror Mirror | Yes |
| Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol | Yes |
| One for the Money | Yes |
| Project X | Yes |
| Prometheus | Yes |
| Safe | Yes |
| Safe House | Yes |
| Seeking Justice | Yes |
| Sherlock Holmes: a Game of Shadows | Yes |
| The Avengers | Yes |
| The Babymakers | Yes |
| The Book of Eli | Yes |
| The Bourne Ultimatum | Yes |
| The Five-Year Engagement (Unrated) | Yes |
| The Hunger Games | Yes |
| The Lucky One | Yes |
| The Three Stooges | Yes |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 | Yes |
| The Vow (2012) | Yes |
| This Means War | Yes |
| We Bought A Zoo | Yes |
| Wrath of the Titans (2012) | Yes |
Reception
Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Securities, feels the application will be useful.[6] He cautioned that it might not become an integral feature of the Xbox 360, however.[6]
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See also
- Second screen
- Remote Play
- Off TV Play
- C-Cast is a software which allows broadcasters to stream live content, such as clips or alternative angles, from their video servers to the audience's second screen
- Smart TV
References
- ^ "SmartGlass installation | Companion Application". Xbox.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "Xbox SmartGlass | Companion Application". Xbox.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "Xbox SmartGlass". Xbox.com. 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ http://mashable.com/2012/10/23/xbox-smartglass-preview/ Xbox SmartGlass Changes the Second-Screen Playing Field
- ^ "E3 2012 - Microsoft Xbox 360 Press Conference - Part 3". TechnologicMau5. June 6, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ^ a b Baker, Liana B. (2012-06-05). "Microsoft's Xbox to sell music, goes mobile | SciTech | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
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