Fall 2009 Dashboard Update is Live; Facebook support coming to PS3 too @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on November 17, 2009

News: Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm are now available on your Xbox 360.

Microsoft has announced that the Fall 2009 Dashboard Update (better known as the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune update) is now available to download. Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm integration will be available to Xbox Live Gold members while the Zune video store will be available to all Xbox Live users. Here's exactly what Xbox 360 owners will be getting with this update:

Facebook - Update your status to share what movie, game or entertainment you're enjoying, connect with friends, and view their Facebook stream, status updates and photos on the big screen Ч all seamlessly integrated and custom-built for Xbox 360. You can even compare your Xbox Live and Facebook friends lists to see which of your friends are on Xbox Live.

Twitter - Stay in the know by discovering, posting and replying to tweets right on your Xbox 360. You can even view friend profiles, trends and conversations, or search to see who's tweeting about your favorite game.

Last.fm - Discover more music and explore endless personalized radio stations with Last.fm on Xbox 360. Skip, УbanФ or УloveФ tracks to create your perfect mix. We've even built in УGamer StationsФ with game-related types of music selected specifically for the gaming community. (Available in the U.S. and U.K.)

Zune - Zune video on Xbox Live offers a full-fidelity experience with instant-on HD in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. No waiting for downloads or buffering, it's there at the press of a button. You can also share the experience with up to seven friends through voice chat and Avatar integration on the TV screen Ч it puts a whole new spin on movie night.

Not to be outdone, Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3's 3.10 firmware update will bring Facebook integration to the PS3 as well. There's no release date for Sony's version of "Facebook on a console", but it will include the option to sync your PS3 and your Facebook feed. The synchronization will update your Facebook status with your PlayStation Store activity and any Trophies you win. Sounds pretty neat.

We'll have more soon.