XBox Live Chat being replaced with Skype

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www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/01/16/report-microsoft-to-replace-xbox-live-chat-with-skype.aspx

The industry news site Computer and Videogames is reporting that Microsoft intends to replace Xbox Live chat with Skype in an effort to "consolidate all of their communications technology" under one banner.

CVG says the information comes from a "a person familiar with the matter." This source says that Skype would become the default communications technology across all of Microsoft's platforms, including the next-generation Xbox, PC, and tablet. The source also said, "You might jump to the conclusion that we'll see asynchronous voice and video messages in next-gen Xbox Live."

Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion.

Source: CVG

Now you can see the 7 year olds calling you gay on your TV screen

[xCompackx]

Yeah, nothing like people watching me suck at video games to make life complete. I honestly cannot wait for the Youtube videos of people raging on Skype while playing Call of Duty.

[Koda, Master Crunchyroller]

Well......this will be awkward for me if I ever get another Xbox.

Late at night when I get ready for bed I game in my underwear. I don't people to see me game in my underwear.

[Deleted]

Better be able to turn this off. I keep people muted as it is, I don't want to have to look at them.

[AFN: Judge Shred]

Skype isn't all videos. I use it for just voice all the time.

[Beast Army Ass]

Yeah I just keep my laptop near me when gaming and Skype with friends voice only to chat with them. This won't change jack - unless the trolls have a death wish they'd keep the video off, lest they get unfortunately IDed by some guy they say one too many slurs to...

[Deleted]

All this means to me is I'm gonna see a few more penises than I'm used to.

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Jan 16, 2013 23:42:44 GMT -5 Beast Army Ass said:

Yeah I just keep my laptop near me when gaming and Skype with friends voice only to chat with them. This won't change jack - unless the trolls have a death wish they'd keep the video off, lest they get unfortunately IDed by some guy they say one too many slurs to...

Probably one of the reasons behind the change as well

[SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman]

Jan 16, 2013 21:49:26 GMT -5 @fsinfan said:

www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/01/16/report-microsoft-to-replace-xbox-live-chat-with-skype.aspx

The industry news site Computer and Videogames is reporting that Microsoft intends to replace Xbox Live chat with Skype in an effort to "consolidate all of their communications technology" under one banner.

CVG says the information comes from a "a person familiar with the matter." This source says that Skype would become the default communications technology across all of Microsoft's platforms, including the next-generation Xbox, PC, and tablet. The source also said, "You might jump to the conclusion that we'll see asynchronous voice and video messages in next-gen Xbox Live."

Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion.

Source: CVG

Now you can see the 7 year olds calling you gay on your TV screen

But to make up for it, 7 year old will now people to see pedophiles jerk off! It's Chatroulette 2.0!

[Heartbreaker]

I don't use Skype (still on MSN) but I don't think it's only video. Isn't it simply chat but you can choose either to use the video/voice features?

Also, female gamers will continue to suffer more due to ****ing douchebags sending them dick videos or requesting videos of the girls.

[DXKramer]

Well since MSN Messenger is going away, I'm not surprised by this at all.