Xbox Live Pizza Hut App Out Now

[CriticalMiss]

Major Nelson admits Xbox Live has to generate the right content to compliment its online platform.

What about...what are those things called? Garmes...gomes...gnomes? GAMES! Why don't they make games? Seems like the sort of innovative idea a games console might have, especially when you expect people to pay for a subscription. Then again the 360 isn't a games console any more is it? It's an integrated multimedia hub with social features and nutritional output considerations.

 

[Nowhere Man]

Or you can just order the damn pizza online through their website and just leave the Xbox to what it SHOULD be focused on. GAMES!!!!!! I know novel concept huh Microsoft?

You'll even be able to share your choice of pizza with your friends via Facebook social media.

Oh for fuck's sake...

 

[Risingblade]

It seems easier to just order it online.

 

[Darth Sea Bass]

This getting past a fucking joke now I think I'd actually respect Microsoft more if they dropped the pretense of respecting there customers and just straight up troll us.

 

[JokerboyJordan]

But... Domino's is better.... :/

But seriously, this is just a little bit ridiculous.

 

[Sean Strife]

Well ladies and gentlemen, Microsoft has found the killer app to sink Nintendo and Sony with, I tell you what. This is SUCH a brilliant idea that I think Nintendo should cut support for the Wii U and Sony should just cancel the PS4's launch because nothing is going to top the Pizza Hut app on the XBox Live service! This is the mythical killer video game app, people! Get with the future!

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

I do love me some thin and crispy crust pepperoni. But with this, I'd have to STOP playing Halo to order it. And if we stop playing Halo, won't the terrorists win?

 

[Wolf In A Bear Suit]

WHY would I order from the Xbox? It would take so long and it would be easy to make a mistake, Is it that hard to pick up a phone and talk to the nice fellow from Pizza Hut. Yeah I'm not going to use this gimmick. Why would Pizza Hut waste their money on this shit?

 

[Nowhere Man]

I do love me some thin and crispy crust pepperoni. But with this, I'd have to STOP playing Halo to order it. And if we stop playing Halo, won't the terrorists win?

Ok, this cracked me up.

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

"Hurr durr. xbox has better online than ps3 cuz we pay for it and get better features"

Just kidding. Nobody says that anymore. Fucking pathetic Microsoft. A pizza app? And why is this more convenient that ordering from an app on phone why? Because it uses kinect?

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

Honestly, this is actually a GOOD thing. I know it may sound strange but honestly if consoles want to be multimedia they can do A LOT of things that televisions aren't getting support with and that is actually enabling consumers to be active with their orders.

Giving people more options or even the capacity for that little bit of convenience is a smart investment especially considering that the infrastructure is already there for the most part.

Shame it isn't on the wii or PS3.

I reason I use a console is because I want a device dedicated for gaming. I already have a computer, tablet, and a phone that are my multimedia devices. I get movie and tv related apps but pizza? You can keep that stuff on the Microsoft multimedia box (and also games)

 

[Rossmallo]

http://www.thedailyblink.com/2010/03/the-cataclysm-feature-were-waiting-for/

When the Daily Blink posted this, THIS WAS NOT INTENDED TO GIVE PEOPLE IDEAS.

 

[EeveeElectro]

Interesting... This could come in handy. Although if you have xbox with an internet connection, I'd assume you have some sort of computer and could just order it online anyway? I'm sure it has it's uses though, even if navigating with the xbox will be a pain in the ass.

Shame the Pizza Hut near me tastes like ass. I really want a Dominos now ;_;

 

[Fijiman]

Well that's nice. I'll just add it to my list of features on the Xbox I will never use. Seriously, the fuck?

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

Honestly, this is actually a GOOD thing. I know it may sound strange but honestly if consoles want to be multimedia they can do A LOT of things that televisions aren't getting support with and that is actually enabling consumers to be active with their orders.

Giving people more options or even the capacity for that little bit of convenience is a smart investment especially considering that the infrastructure is already there for the most part.

Shame it isn't on the wii or PS3.

I reason I use a console is because I want a device dedicated for gaming. I already have a computer, tablet, and a phone that are my multimedia devices. I get movie and tv related apps but pizza? You can keep that stuff on the Microsoft multimedia box (and also games)

An I would agree with you that having a dedicated device is usually better. But the fact is that in terms of consumer demand and the demographics those that simply play games as light hobby outnumber your standard hobbyist by a large margin. So Microsoft and such need a reason for even the most apathetic consumer to buy their product and if your console does one thing that the others cannot then it certainly becomes a feature for a consumer base that might not have existed.

I mean how many times have you played games and when you are done you suddenly forgot that you never ate?

Not to mention our consoles are simply becoming PCs and you can't fault developers for taking advantage of that either.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.... Maybe. I could see how features might affect a person's decision when buying a console. Consoles do seem more consumer friendly than other media devices like that Apple tv thing. But that shouldn't be what Microsoft is focusing on when when it comes to their console. It should be games first. otherwise the device doesn't have a purpose because they could be replaced by a device that's much cheaper (epically when the new consoles come out). After all, Microsoft said they did this because it's what gamers want

 

[Bomberman4000]

Xbox, why do you want to completely replace my computer? It simply does things you cannot do. I want to play Halo on you, not order pizza. Pizza I can order online and, let's be real about this, I don't fucking want my idiot friends knowing what I'm having for dinner. I thought that's what Instagram was for.

Mind-boggling business decisions. But the sad truth is that we here at the escapist represent a very small percentage of gamers, and more than likely this will be a pretty big success for Microsoft.


Maybe I'm just bitter my Pizza Hut doesn't deliver, I dunno...

 

[The Pinray]

Finally, a reason to use my Kinect! It's about damn time!

 

[Misterian]

Personally, I stand among those of us who this this is awesome!

though I hope/wish that Pizza Hut would accept Microsoft Points with that app.

'Cause I got 180 microsoft points and nothing to spend it on except avatar items.

Heck, I'd be happy if 180 points would just be enough to buy me a Pepsi with that app.