Microsoft Released SmartGlass App For Android And XBox 360
Microsoft has released the SmartGlass integration for Android users. The app allows user to have direct control of some console features from Google-powered gear. The Android port lets users move through the Dashboard, input text, browse the web, search for local content, and control media playback.
Microsoft also released the XBox SmartGlass. This app will be free and will essentially turn tablets, phones and PCs into a second screen for your TV and XBox 360.
Microsoft XBox SmartGlass app allow users to control and stream media content to their Xbox 360 via their handheld devices for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. This is similar to Apple’s AirPlay technology. Gamers will be able to use their iPad, iPhone and Android devices to access XBox.
Looks like Microsoft beat Nintendo to it with SmartGlass trumping the Wii U. Both has similar features but Microsoft SmartGlass can talk to more devices such as the iPad and Android phone.
The SmartGlass is not just for games, it can be used to watch movies and tv.
Microsoft XBox SmartGlass App Launching October 26
Microsoft will be releasing the XBox SmartGlass on October 26 which is the same day Windows 8 and Surface will be released. This app will be free and will essentially turn tablets, phones and PCs into a second screen for your TV and XBox 360.
Microsoft XBox SmartGlass app allow users to control and stream media content to their Xbox 360 via their handheld devices for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. This is similar to Apple’s AirPlay technology. Gamers will be able to use their iPad, iPhone and Android devices to access XBox.
Looks like Microsoft beat Nintendo to it with SmartGlass trumping the Wii U. Both has similar features but Microsoft SmartGlass can talk to more devices such as the iPad and Android phone.
The SmartGlass is not just for games, it can be used to watch movies and tv.
The SmartGlass app will support this games at launch:
- Ascend
- Dance Central 3
- Forza Horizon
- Halo Waypoint
- Home Run Stars
- Karaoke
- Kinect Sesame Street TV
- Prima Games
Nintendo Unveils TVii For Wii U Console
Nintendo Wii U will be out by November 18, complete with a new “Super Mario” game and TVii.
TVii is capable of searching through both streaming-video services and live TV listings. It also provide a second-screen information on the GamePad screen, and controlling your DVR and act as a universal remote.
The Wii U is a tablet-sized controller with a 6.2-inch touch screen with an independent infrared TV remote. Players use the the touch screen to scroll through posts and compose their own comments, using a stylus to draw pictures or a virtual keyboard to type.
More details will come out as E3 2013 unfolds.
Microsoft XBox SmartGlass Hands On
Over at E3 2012, Microsoft show cased XBox SmartGlass app that allow users to control and stream media content to their Xbox 360 via their handheld devices for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. This is similar to Apple’s AirPlay technology. Gamers will be able to use their iPad, iPhone and Android devices to access XBox.
Looks like Microsoft beat Nintendo to it with SmartGlass trumping the Wii U. Both has similar features but Microsoft SmartGlass can talk to more devices such as the iPad and Android phone.
The SmartGlass is not just for games, it can be used to watch movies and tv.
Sony Uses PS3 Games During E3 Media Briefing
Since Sony is not going to reveal the next generation PS3 during this year’s E3 press conference, the company is using exclusive PS3 games
instead. The games are Beyond: Two Souls from Quantic Dream, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, God of War: Ascension and The Last of Us, the latest creation from Uncharted developer Naughty Dog.
Sony also focused heavily on its Vita, demonstrating how games allow players to switch between the handheld devices and PS3 consoles without losing continuity. The Vita will be getting Call of Duty game titled Black Ops: Declassified, Assassin’s Creed III spinoff called Liberation, LittleBigPlanet 2 and the PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale.
Microsoft XBox Smart Glass Streams To iOS, Android and Windows Phone
Over at E3 2012, Microsoft will soon reveal XBox Smart Glass app that allow users to control and stream media content to their Xbox 360 via their handheld devices for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. This is similar to Apple’s AirPlay technology. Gamers will be able to use their iPad, iPhone and Android devices to access XBox.
More info will roll out as E3 2012 progresses.
Nintendo Unveils Next Generation Wii U Console
Over at E3 2012, Nintendo has unwrapped the new Wii U console and MiiVerse social network for players.
The Wii U is a tablet-sized controller with a 6.2-inch touch screen with an independent infrared TV remote. Players use the the touch screen to scroll through posts and compose their own comments, using a stylus to draw pictures or a virtual keyboard to type.
More details will come out as E3 2013 unfolds.
