Microsoft seeks developers: Skype soon for the Xbox?

Microsoft wants the VoIP service in future also appeared on its game console Xbox 360 offer. This can at least expect job of the U.S. software company, according to which one is currently looking for employees for an appropriate team.

In job postings, which according to ‘ Enconnected published ‘on Microsoft’s career site, we look for developers and managers who will work for a newly formed “Xbox Skype engineering team” with the London office. Unfortunately, from the ads go out any further details on the nature of the new Skype app.

After all, it is mentioned that the candidate should have experience with the development of metro-style apps for Windows 8th The Xbox 360 itself is not mentioned in the calls specifically, Microsoft merely mentions that you want to create the “next generation of products and technologies.”

Microsoft on the Xbox already has been using the Kinect and the Live Vision camera the ability to make video calls. In connection with the acquisition of Skype, Microsoft has already announced that it will integrate the functions of the service in the future more of its own products. Among other things, to provide appropriate support Windows Phone.

Nintendo Wii 2 and Xbox 720 before Sony Playstation 4 on the market

As for the current console generation, there is a very clear differentiation: the Wii is currently the oldest, does not support HD and will soon have four years under his belt. The Xbox 360 currently experiencing with the new Slim-Edition upgrade. And as for the Playstation 3 console from Sony is one of the most powerful. So it is time to follow suit especially with a possible Nintendo Wii 2, and is also on the Xbox 720 currently spoken again and again.

On the topic of next-gen consoles, there are almost weekly new statements by the developer. In the fan communities is discussed as to who will probably make the first step and also the various consoles magazines fuel the rumor mill. One of these journals, the Develop magazine, brought the boss of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, making in a recent interview to a statement on the Playstation 4th