computers tech: My Xbox Live lands on Android

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Ever since Microsoft’s My Xbox Live app first arrived on iOS, I was dying to get my hands on a version of the app for Android. Today, the good folks from Redmond have made that dream come true.

The launch of the Android version of the My Xbox Live app is bittersweet. While it is nice to see the app finally hit Google Play, it’s missing some key functionality.

After signing into the My Xbox Live app, Xbox Live users can check out the latest game trailers and promotional videos Microsoft has to offer, update their profile and avatar, manage messages with friends and flick through achievements and trophies earned through various Xbox games.

My Xbox Live for Android looks amazing. It’s smooth and intuitive. It just lacks some of the most important features the app has to offer on other platforms, like the ability to tether your device to your Xbox and use it as a remote. With the update made available to the iOS My Xbox Live app, iPhone users are able to browse a list of their most recent activity from the app, and use the remote function with media apps like Netflix.

Microsoft hasn’t laid out any plans to bring remote functionality to the My Xbox Live Android app, and with Xbox SmartGlass right around the corner, it might not be any time soon. I wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft waited until SmartGlass to release any major updates for Android users.

Remote control functionality or not, at least I can finally check my Xbox Live messages on the go. To install the My Xbox Live app for Android, use the download widget below.

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Source: Engadget

Dustin Earley: Tech enthusiast; avid gamer; all around jolly guy. Tagged#android apps#Applications#microsoft#xbox 18 Comments Join the discussion!Sort by DateRating

75Ps3y3Ops 06/13/12 3:44 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

Been a long time coming for this one, but it’s good to finally be invited to the party instead of looking in from outside. Enjoy, everybody!

Anthony E.Guest 06/13/12 3:47 PM Thumb upThumb down +4

Time to get rid of Spark 360. It served me well for many years. I wonder what other stuff they’ll be bringing over. Hopefully they’ll be bringing Zune music over since they moved it under xbox live.

96kwills88 06/13/12 3:59 PM Thumb upThumb down +4

I don’t even have a xbox and i can admit that this app looks pretty neat, i wish we had a full psn app for android considering sony and android has a relationship.

87R.S 06/13/12 5:02 PM Thumb upThumb down +3

I’ve always been envious of Xbox’rs and the Windows app and now of course the Android app.

Not sure if you know but there is a Playstation app. However,

1) It’s not available for the US.
2) I’ve read/heard it’s pretty crappy and has several issues.

Honestly, as long as it accurately listed my friends list, I’d be happy. Now obviously, being able to send messages, visit the PS store, watch videos, and sync downloads to your PS3 or PS Vita would be great but to me, those would just be bonuses. All I want is to be able to see what friends are online!

GeorgeVGuest 06/13/12 5:12 PM Thumb upThumb down +3

And yet no ICS styling…Weren’t Microsoft fans complaining about Chrome not following the Metro guidelines a couple of days ago?

99BiGMERF 06/13/12 7:25 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

its ok.. but i like this one better https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.com.indiesoftware.xbox.pro&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImFyLmNvbS5pbmRpZXNvZnR3YXJlLnhib3gucHJvIl0.

72Max.Steel 06/13/12 8:07 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

Hmmmm….giving a stranger your account log in and password or using the first party app. Decisions…decisions…

18shadowxof 06/13/12 9:13 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

funny you mention that app, I was pretty concerned logging in with my details at first but finally gave in. Never once had a problem with that app or problems with my XBL account for the year and a half I’ve had it. Although even running on ICS and my HTC One S, the My Xbox app runs a lot smoother

99BiGMERF 06/14/12 8:31 AM Thumb upThumb down 0

never had an issue and i have had it since day one.. works great on my gnex and every phone ive had prior

28Eric Weiss 06/13/12 9:51 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

You have to applaud the Xbox division of Microsoft for going multi-OS. It would have been very easy to say “Only on Windows Phone”. Having the app actually be decent is just icing on the cake.

98Clark Wimberly 06/14/12 11:01 AM Thumb upThumb down +3

About time.

64BigCiX 06/14/12 11:25 AM Thumb upThumb down 0

I wonder if a notification update will be available.

97Nathan D. 06/14/12 2:10 PM Thumb upThumb down +1

Finally, I was wondering when this will land on android.

18shadowxof 06/14/12 7:46 PM Thumb upThumb down 0

now we just have to wait it out for smartglass

9Glenbot3000 06/15/12 5:20 AM Thumb upThumb down 0

Why has MS gone against all the time and effort Android has put into the design specification of ICS? They would’ve spent a lot of money and had a lot of people working on this app, yet no one though it’d be a good idea to consult the outlined design…?

LewisGuest 06/15/12 9:44 AM Thumb upThumb down 0

Nice! If only Sony would do something with the PSN on Smart Phones.