Xbox (app)
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| File:Xbox Smartglass.png Initial opening of SmartGlass. | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 26, 2012 |
| Operating system | Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Phone, Android, iOS |
| Platform | Xbox 360 |
| Website | http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/smartglass |
Xbox SmartGlass is a companion application for Xbox 360 available for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Phone, iOS, and Android devices. It was announced by Microsoft during E3 2012 and is scheduled to be released on October 26, 2012, coinciding with the release of Windows 8.[1] It connects with the Xbox 360 and allows more interactive entertainment, allowing mobile devices to potentially serve as second screens and remote controller.[2]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.
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 18, 2012 | October 19, 2012 | Yes | Required |
| Forza Horizon | Playground Games, Turn 10 Studios | Microsoft Studios | October 23, 2012 | TBA | TBA | Yes | Supported |
| Halo 4 | 343 Industries | Microsoft Studios | November 6, 2012 | November 6, 2012 | November 8, 2012 | Yes | No |
| Homerun Stars | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | TBA | TBA | 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 |
| NBA Game Time | October, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| NBC News | August 21, 2012 | United Status |
| 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 |
Reception
Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Securities, feels the application will be useful.[3] He cautioned that it might not become an integral feature of the Xbox 360, however.[3]
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See also
References
- ^ "Xbox SmartGlass | Companion Application". Xbox.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "Xbox SmartGlass". Xbox.com. 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ 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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