Xbox Live mobile support is on its way to iPhone and Android devices. The new SDK will enable mobile developers to include Xbox Live support in any of its games. Microsoft has sought to expand its offerings across multiple platforms and discussed further expansion.
Xbox Live mobile support has been announced by Microsoft. The company revealed it would be launching a cross-platform mobile software development kit (SDK) for iPhone and Android devices. This SDK would enable any mobile developer to include Xbox Live features within its games. Achievements, gamerscore, friends, and clubs will all be available for inclusion.
Microsoft announced its intentions to expand its services to multiple platforms during a press briefing. Kareen Choudhry, Microsoft CVP of gaming cloud services, explained the company’s decision: “We believe so strongly in community, and Xbox Live really being at the heart of our gaming community… If you watch what we’ve done, especially with Minecraft, over the past few years we’ve taken Xbox Live to as many platforms as Minecraft is on as possible.
