Microsoft reveals Windows Mobile 7 with Xbox LIVE integration

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft has unveiled the latest Windows Phone 7 operating system with Xbox LIVE support. The Windows Phone 7 Games hub will allow Xbox LIVE members to play XBL games, unlock Achievements, view leaderboards, add Xbox LIVE friends and more.

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft has unveiled the latest Windows Phone 7 operating system with Xbox LIVE support. The Windows Phone 7 Games hub will allow Xbox LIVE members to play XBL games, unlock Achievements, view leaderboards, add Xbox LIVE friends and more.

According to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the upcoming games hub will provide many popular Xbox LIVE gaming and community features found on the Xbox 360 today, including the ability to:

• Collect Achievements and build your Gamerscore
• View Xbox LIVE leaderboards
• See your Xbox LIVE Avatar
• Access Spotlight feeds, including the latest tips and tricks, game news, updates and more
• Add Xbox LIVE friends to your friends list while out on the go
• Turn-based (asynchronous) multiplayer gaming

Ron Pessner, general manager of Xbox LIVE Mobile, also said:

Windows Phone 7 Series was built from the ground up with entertainment in mind, and its unique design allowed us to bring some of the best gaming and community features of Xbox LIVE to the Windows mobile platform. It has always been our vision to expand the Xbox LIVE service to connect people to their games, entertainment and friends wherever they go, and the launch of Windows Phone 7 Series is an important step toward that goal.