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[Kafel]

Skype will support Microsoft devices like Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices, and Microsoft will connect Skype users with Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities. Microsoft will continue to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms.

MS just bought Skype.

 

[sixteen-bit]

It would rpobably be similar to Xbox + Kinect + MSN Messenger

 

[Jomjom]

Xbox + Kinect + Skype = who cares.

 

[tearsofash]

Oh, so this actually went through?

I hope this means I can hook my kinect up to my PC and use it for skype (in a more efficient way than what the current available drivers allow)

 

[2th]

welcome to the first really awesome video calling service that is readily accessible from your couch?

 

[2San]

Xbox + Kinect + Skype = who cares.

Would be nice to cross game chat with someone who's playing PC games, while playing on the xbox.

 

[sohois]

=A really expensive phone

 

[Raide]

welcome to the first really awesome video calling service that is readily accessible from your couch?

Pretty much this.

 

[antonz]

Oh, so this actually went through?

I hope this means I can hook my kinect up to my PC and use it for skype (in a more efficient way than what the current available drivers allow)

You could buy a webcam thats far higher quality for like 1/3 the price of kinect and do that...

 

[Struct09]

= awesome new way of ordering pizza

 

[expy]

= low res video chat

 

[Izayoi]

= a more efficient type of e-sex.

 

[krypt0nian]

Nothing of import

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

Whoa, Skype? That's pretty big.

 

[Seda]

=A really expensive phone

I chuckled

 

[DMeisterJ]

= Skype + Kinect + Xbox via the Symmetrical Property of Mathematics.

 

[volturnus]

= time to find an alternative to Skype.

 

[donkey show]

KinectRoulette

 

[sixteen-bit]

KinectRoulette

new Avatar item: dong

 

[Lynn616]

Be cool if I could have the option to receive calls on my computer, Xbox or phone. Just direct the call to the device I am using at the moment.

 

[tearsofash]

You could buy a webcam thats far higher quality for like 1/3 the price of kinect and do that...

I could...

but I try to be multi-purpose. Got a PS Eye for both tinychat/skype and PS3. Figure my existing kinect could also be used since it seems to have a little bit better quality IMO.

People need to see my beard in high def.

 

[tenton]

welcome to the first really awesome video calling service that is readily accessible from your couch?

Yeah, this. With a really big installed user base, cross platform. It's a good deal for both companies; Skype now doesn't have money concerns, Microsoft now has a VoIP solution that works plus Win Mobile 7 will be getting Skype.

The only concern is how MS will futz with Skype for the other platforms in the future. They won't mess with it now (that would defeat the purpose of buying Skype), but who knows about later down the road.

 

[Dabanton]

Receiving calls on my Xbox from my friends on Skype would be pretty cool.

 

[Doffen]

Bigger and more badass Microsoft Communicator.

 

[SlaughterX]

I wonder if the PSP will still support it... not that I really give a fuck.

 

[Uno Venova]

I'm sure it will be another feature that won't be as good as the PC version and I will never use.

 

[Jomjom]

I expect Skype to be shut down in 6 months. That's how it always works right? Microsoft buys promising company, Microsoft shuts down promising company or in the alternative, promising company escapes, seeking refuge with Activision.

 

[Davidion]

Mmmmm, arm-flailing bigotry.

 

[Atomski]

Kinda cool, I use skype all the time for overseas calls.

 

[JackEtc]

Just give us cross-platform (Xbox and PC) Party/Skype/Whateveryouwannacallit voice chat, let us link our Gamertags to exsisting Skype names, and have the notifications on Xbox also work for Skype calls and sign-ons.

 

[le.phat]

= skype on a fucking expensive webcam.

 

[clav]

= Patented Body Moving tracking web cam device + software.

Only available on Windows Messenger + Xbox 360.

 

[Grecco]

Could be cool if it will work with PCs/Mobile phones and Xbox/Kinect

 

[Sydle]

Cool. Looking forward to seeing all the cross-functionality between PC, Xbox Kinect, Phone, Messenger, Outlook, etc.

I also wouldn't doubt that this gets integrated into Facebook somehow seeing as how Messenger already does as much.

I expect Skype to be shut down in 6 months. That's how it always works right? Microsoft buys promising company, Microsoft shuts down promising company or in the alternative, promising company escapes, seeking refuge with Activision.

Wrong.

 

[sullytao]

If it means being able to make calls and stuff while in game then awesome. If it is only accessable through the dashboard then it will be a petty pointless program.

 

[xion4360]

Xbox + Kinect + Skype = Xbox + Kinect + Skype.........

 

[KAL2006]

Does this mean no chance of Skype for NGP and 3DS

 

[yurinka]

Xbox + Kinect + Skype = Yoga phone (powered by Dalshim).

Does this mean no chance of Skype for NGP and 3DS

I suppouse. But I think people won't miss it.

I use Skype daily at work and only use it there. I have it in my PSP and iPod, but never used it there.

 

[JWong]

So we'll need to buy a new house just to chat?

 

[Persona7]

Does this mean no chance of Skype for NGP and 3DS

How did you come up with this conclusion?

 

[Always-honest]

a wives' dream? Talking al day while making gestures..

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

Maybe they should buy PSN next and bring it back online.

 

[LQX]

I can see it being a great feature especially being that it may be very simple to use on a XBox. Send a friend invite and you are Skyping a minute later.

 

[BeEatNU]

How did you come up with this conclusion?

Well PSP did have skype on it, Sony really should have fucked with skype more

 

[Xenon]

= Job Security

 

[TheOddOne]

Maybe they should buy PSN next and bring it back online.