Microsoft Ties Windows Live Messenger to Xbox 360

Beginning the week of May 7, 2007, Microsoft Xbox 360 users will have access to Windows Live Messenger, enabling members of the 6 million-strong Xbox LIVE community to text chat with up to six people on their contact list at one time, while playing games, listening to music or watching movies.



A virtual keyboard is accessible on Xbox 360 or users can connect a USB keyboard to the console. This summer Microsoft plans to offer a QWERTY text-input device, a new accessory that will connect directly into the Xbox 360 controller to support text and instant messaging.

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