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Microsoft job posting hints at Zune, Xbox, integration

Brad Sams   on 20 December 2008 - 21:01 · 10 comments & 3894 views

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Many have questioned why Microsoft hasn't integrated the Zune and the Xbox ever since the launch of the Zune. The two products are the staples of Microsoft's hardware division and yet the two do not integrate well together.

A posting for a new position at Microsoft states "User Experience Designer" and goes into the details of "creative directors to propose innovative designs and content solutions for the Zune Device UI, Zune Xbox and Zune PC Application." The job posting spells out that the Zune and Xbox will be key parts of the new position. Microsoft may finally be doing what many have wanted, a Zune that seamlessly works with the Xbox 360 for music and video sharing. Why they haven't done this sooner is only known to Microsoft.

With tighter integration between the two products Microsoft will have a competitive advantage for console gamers as compared to the IPod's. The biggest question that remains is how Microsoft will integrate the Zune marketplace with the Xbox Marketplace. If they pull it off correctly the Zune's user base may grow substantially.

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#1 digitalsoft on 20 Dec 2008 - 22:22
Ouch! This is going to be HUGE! Imagine the simple task of even comparing achivements with your friends with the Zune... or wireless media sharing - would be crazy slick integration!
(1 reply) #2 yert* on 20 Dec 2008 - 22:49
You should be able to sync and buy your music on the Zune by plugging it into the 360.
#2.1 +0sm3l on 20 Dec 2008 - 22:55
yert* said,
You should be able to sync and buy your music on the Zune by plugging it into the 360.


I agree... and using the Zune as a storage device in the Xbox would be nice too
#3 Dr_Asik on 21 Dec 2008 - 01:25
They already have a cross-platform tool for developing games across both the Xbox 360 and the Zune (and the PC) with XNA, however the processing capabilities are extremely different on those platforms.
#4 mocax on 21 Dec 2008 - 04:26
it'll be nice if Zune can be made available in Asia.

#5 Edward Martin on 21 Dec 2008 - 07:20
This is GREAT news! Can't wait to see what they do, but screw apple and the ipod!
#6 +what on 21 Dec 2008 - 20:19
Really brilliantly awesome freaking news ftmfw yes win!!!!!









Is what I would be saying if the Zune was available on more than one continent...
(1 reply) #7 Shadow_Theif on 22 Dec 2008 - 00:29
imagine if this was related to the rumored "pink" Microsoft phone?

Games, music, phone etc all in one. I would lose my pants!
#7.1 LTD on 22 Dec 2008 - 00:39
We already have that.
#8 Gamerhomie on 22 Dec 2008 - 06:06
I've already had one for over a year now but one question still remains - why won't they release it outside of North America? I know quite a few people that are interested over in Europe but still nothing.

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