Microsoft is going to debut the testing phase of a new service via the
LIVE gaming network. At this time, the details are scarce, but the
Redmond Company did issue a Games for
Windows - Live beta announcement and invitation to testers.
According to the sign-up page for the beta program, participants will
be able to test a new service that will connect PCs with the Xbox
platform.
“Are you interested in being part of a select group that is invited to
help beta test a new service that lets PC game players connect with
their friends on the Xbox through the LIVE gaming network? If you are,
please read on,” reads a fragment of the Games for Windows Live beta
description.
The ideal candidate should own a Windows Vista retail version of
Windows XP powered machine, or an Xbox console, an Xbox Live account
and a broadband home connection, plus a microphone connected to the PC.
To fill out the survey:
1. Click
here
to access the survey. If you experience issues accessing the survey and
you are using IE, please close your browser windows and clear out your
cookie cache then try accessing the survey again.
2. You will be prompted to login with your Windows Live ID if you
haven’t already done so. If you have registered previously on Connect,
you will skip to step 5 if you login with the same Windows Live you
used to register previously.
3. If you have not previously completed the Connect registration form,
you will be presented with the Terms of Use agreement, then you will
navigate to the Connect registration page. You must agree to the Terms
of Use agreement prior to registration.
4. Once you have completed the Connect registration page, you will navigate to the survey page.
5. You must complete all of the questions and submit the survey to be considered.
