XBox Live Update Hits November 17

Microsoft has announced that November 17th is the date that everyone will receive the latest update to XBox Live. Various features will be introduced such as Last.fm, Facebook, Twitter and more.

With Last.fm on XBox360, XBox Live Gold members can select their music preferences to explore and discover new songs and artists from a library of more than 3.5 million songs. Ski, “ban,” or “love” tracks to tailor the radio station to your tastes.

Facebook and XBox Live will join forces to connect you with your friends as you interact with the largest entertainment and gaming network on TV. Share real-time status updates and photos with your friends on Facebook, or share your favorite gaming moments on Facebook right from your television.

With Twitter you will be able to keep connected to your friends and family by reading and posting “Tweets” on the Twitter service from the comfort of your living room via your XBox 360 and XBox Live. You can quickly and easily read, reply, and post updates online right from your XBox360.

Zune also comes to XBox Live to deliver instant-on 1080p HD streaming video on your XBox360 console. It delivers the selection of a video megastore, in the highest possible clarity and with the convenience of cable. Watch the movies and TV shows you want, when you want them, with instant-on 1080p streaming video and 5.1 surround sound with now downloads and no delays, depending on your internet speed.