Twitter 360

On November 17, Xbox 360 gamers everywhere will be able to tweet from their Xbox. Yes, the service we are all addicted to is now coming to the Xbox and will be available to all Xbox gamers not just those in the preview program.

Major Nelson just released the information in his blog that the next update will contain Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune video and will be available to all Xbox LIVE members launch Nov. 17.

I’ve tried Facebook and Twitter while participating in the preview and honestly didn’t care for it. I think Last.fm and Zune video may be the most useful to gamers. If you are going to use Facebook and Twitter, you may want to invest in a chat pad.

UPDATE: We have some new information about the update.
Zune video will offer instant HD in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. Last.fm includes “Gamer Stations”. Wonder how we can get on that.

“From the launch of Xbox LIVE nearly seven years ago, to milestones like Video Marketplace, Netflix and the New Xbox Experience, we’ve continued working toward our vision of connected entertainment for everyone,” continued Whitten. “I’m proud to say that next week marks another great stride in fulfilling that promise, and we’re already imagining what the future has in store.”

News & More is also debuting with the update. It will be a full media portal taking over the Inside Xbox channel.

On the 17, log onto Xbox Live and the update will start. Silver members can enjoy the latest Gold features for free starting November 20 until November 23.

Twitter 360

Major Nelson has confirmed that the Xbox 360′s firmware will be upgraded today to prep for the addition of Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm functionality.

“Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you’ll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update,” said the exec.

“If you are signed into LIVE already, you may be signed out and asked to accept the update and you’ll be back online in a few moments.”

There were some touch and go moments but everything seems to be smoothed over.

Xbox Live

Major Nelson has announced on his blog the launch of the public Xbox 360 System Update Preview program. This will be a preview of the next system update release.

In order to put your name for consideration, visit the Microsoft Connect site here and sign in with your Windows Live id that is associated with your gamertag.

Then fill out the survey to be consider. They’ll be choosing based on a ton of conditions, so make sure you fill out everything.

Here’s a couple things they want you to know:
* We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good
* This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
* Just completing the survey does not automatically get you access to the Preview Program. We’ll be making final selections from the completed surveys and send you an email if you are selected.
* While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

If accepted you’ll hear from them in about a week. Good luck!