- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Recon Number 54
As Windows Live becomes more integrated and widespread, I suspect that such functionality might be more likely and easier to find.
Since a Windows Live ID (aka: MS Passport) is now the core object related to a gamercard, and is also used by both Windows Live Messenger (aka MSN Messenger) and XBL, it's possible that such functionality is in the works.
Personally, I suspect that we would see a consolidation of XBL and WLM prior to websites being able to easily offer such linkage. Having a single ID and account to reference would be an important step. Currently, such systems tend to rely on the member/user entering in their IM account information. By having it linked to their WLID, it would simplify configuration and would also cut down on certain kinds of abuse.
Personally, I would look forward to seeing WLM and the XBL system adopt each others strong points and merge together. Both have friends lists, text messaging, voice messaging, and video messaging. To move them into a single entity would further blur the line between being online at my console or my PC.
It would be great to know that I could visit the XBL Marketplace on my PC and/or get a text/voice/video message on my 360 (from a friend using a PC) without any loss of functionality or ability.
... You work for M$, don't you?