Microsoft’s Major Nelson sent word that Microsoft would rollout a redesigned Xbox.com tomorrow both in the run-up to Kinect and launch of games for Windows Phone 7. The refresh will let users play web games not just with other Xbox Live friends but also with Windows Phone 7 users.
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The new layout also puts more previously Xbox 360-only controls on the web. Players can edit their avatars on the web, and they can check family reports that see how individual members have been using the game system. the new design should make it easier to both find and shop for items online as well as keep track of an Xbox Live account.
Microsoft is taking down its site for an unspecified amount of time starting from 5 AM Eastern. Gaming on Xbox Live should be not effected.