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Revision as of 21:06, 22 October 2012
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA 13 | EA Canada | EA Sports | TBA | TBA | TBA | No | Supported |
| Halo 4 | 343 Industries | Microsoft Studios | November 6, 2012 | November 6, 2012 | November 8, 2012 | Yes | No |
| Dance Central 3 | Harmonix Music | Harmonix Music | October 16, 2012 | October 18, 2012 | October 19, 2012 | Yes | Required |
| Homerun Stars | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | TBA | TBA | Yes | Required |
| Madden NFL 13 | EA Tiburon | EA Sports | TBA | TBA | TBA | No | Supported |
| NBA 2K13 | Visual Concepts | 2K Sports | TBA | TBA | TBA | No | Supported |
Applications
| Applications | Release Date | Available countries |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | December 6, 2011 | Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States |
| Internet Explorer | October 16, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| Miss America | TBA | United States |
| Miss Universe on Xbox Live | TBA 2013 | Available in 25 countries worldwide |
| WatchESPN | TBA | United States |
| Xbox Video | October 16, 2012 | Available in all countries |
| Xbox Music | 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 Press Center". Press.xbox360.com. 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ 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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