Monday, June 10, 2013

SmartGlass for Xbox One detailed: offers gamers in-game purchases, multiplayer control and gameplay tips





It's not just the hardware and games that are getting an overhaul in Microsoft's next generation, it's the services too. Today at E3, Microsoft demonstrated the new SmartGlass app compatible with Xbox One. Using Crytek's Ryse: Son of Rome for the demo and running off of a Surface tablets, reps were able to show how real-time info can be streamed to the player on the second screen. This extended functionality also encompasses the ability to setup multiplayer games, buy add-on content while in-game and view leaderboard stats, as well as tips and tricks for concurrent gameplay.

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