Buried at the foot of the press release announcing Microsoftâs 360 price cuts this morning was this little nugget: âXbox Live Gold Membership will be required for Twitter and Facebook when they are availableâ.
Seems a strange move, what with both Facebook and Twitter being 100% free on both PCs and phones. In defence, a Microsoft spokesperson told MCV the info was âincorrectâ, and that Microsoft âis still formulating its plansâ regarding the availability of the services.
Since when is incorrect info outlined so specifically in an official press release? Mark us down as âquietly concernedâ.
Xbox 360 Twitter claims âincorrectâ [MCV]
UPDATE: We were right to be concerned! Microsoftâs plans have already been âformulatedâ, and involveâŠlocking Silver members out of services that everywhere else on earth are free.
Facebook and Twitter on Xbox LIVE will be free to Gold members, with a free trial period also available for Silver members. Facebook and Twitter on Xbox LIVE will offer a truly one-of-a-kind social experience, completely optimized for the TV and seamlessly integrated onto your console. Add to that exclusive access to Last.fm, Netflix instant streaming, demos, trailers and discounts, plus the best multiplayer gaming network on the planet, and weâre confident Xbox LIVE Gold memberships is hands-down the best value in home entertainment. Weâre committed to adding new features and value for our Gold members, and will continue to do so.
