Thread: How Is Windows Mobile 7 Going To Change The Game?

Those of you with a bit more than a passing interest in new developments in mobile technology may have noticed that Microsoft have just announced their new version of the (previously shit) Windows Mobile.

Now what will you be able to do on your shiny new Xbox Live compatible phone? Well I’ll tell you...

According to the official press release, not all that much. Accessing Xbox Live through the Windows Phone 7 Games hub will allow you to collect achievements, building your Gamerscore on the go, check out Xbox Live leaderboards, and manage your friends list. You'll be able to play certain turn-based games, though not in real-time - one player takes a turn, and then waits for the other to receive it and respond. And you'll also be able to look at your Xbox Live avatar, which you can do with any phone with a web-browser right now anyway.

Originally Posted by Ron Pessner - General Manager of Xbox LIVE Mobile

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.

Here’s another image of WinMo7 doing some other stuff. The first handsets loaded with this new OS will be available this Christmas and I have to say that having looked at a few vid’s of this in action, the iPhone is in for a serious fight on 2 fronts, WinMo7 and the new HTC Legend & Desire.