Incredibly cool features are going to be launched in May with the dashboard update for XBox360 Live. You can add Windows Live Messenger contacts to your friends list. The market place will have a tuned-up customizable user interface. Basic text chat functionality will be provided, you’ll be able to chat with up to 6 friends while playing games or watching movies. Your Messenger friends will know what game you’re playing and vice versa. Microsoft also speeded up downloads, so you’ll to wait less long before your content arrives, downloads can also be done in low-power mode. The new download tool also allows you to view partially downloaded video files while they’re still downloading. Neat !
