Beta: Xbox Live + BlackBerry = XBerry Live!

by Click on 13 Oct 2008 01:42 AM

I don't know about you but I am a HUGE Xbox360 FanBoy! I don't know how many times I wished there was an app that I could put on my BlackBerry to show me who on my friends list was online and playing what. Enter Xberry Live!, your new best friend to see who's playing, what that person is playing, and what games have they played in the past (as long as that person has all of that enabled in their preferences). You don't just have to add your friends off your list, you can add anyone with a Xbox Live Gamer Tag! More after the jump.

One feature that was added into this application is the ability to know when there is a newer version out and it will let you know to update the app. Keep in mind that this is a BETA app so there may be some minor bugs (only install if you're comfortable with beta apps). Xberry will work for BlackBerry smartphones running OS version 4.2.1 and up and it is available on 81xx, 83xx, 87xx, 88xx, and 9000!

To download, type in this URL in your BlackBerry's web browser:

http://jxl.me/xberry/xberrylive.jad

[ via MiBlackBerry ]

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120 Comments

Posted by DaLynQwenT Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Omg, this is SWEET, A+ APP!!

Posted by bigmikefsp Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 1206 days ago

i cany figure out how to install this app. I keep getting error messages. Can you help me?

Posted by lifegoes00 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

interesting

Posted by damage76 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Nice App. Unfortunately I don't XBox game any chance of a PSP or PS3 version?

Posted by TrippinSkott Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

PS3 version would be just as kick ass. I would be willing to pay for that...

Posted by jordanodiaz87 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

no problems with app yet, a must for LIVE gamers

Posted by DogFromHell Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

So downloaded! I will post if I have any bug issue's, thanks for the info and the software!!

Posted by DogFromHell Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Just a question, do you have to upload all of your friends into the system manually?? Or is there a way to add all of your current friends in one fail swoop? Also how do I get that cool green Icon to appear???

Posted by jxlarrea Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I'm the developer of XBerry Live! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Please let me know if you find any bugs or problems.

jordanodiaz87: Sorry but i'm am XBOX 360 fanboy ;) No PS3/PSP version ever.

DogFromHell: You'll have to manually input the gamertags you want to track. Adding your account friends list means that XBerry would need to ask for your windows live credentials which translates to a security risk.

Posted by bigmikefsp Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 1206 days ago

i hope you can help me. I keep getting error messages. It is telling me the link does not work. I am copy and pasting it. Am i doing something wrong?

Posted by Aavzla Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 1199 days ago

Hi all. I have been getting problems since ver. 2.99 with crash the app when i tried update my friends. It gives different codes of problems every time. What can you say about it?

Posted by Jayden EnV Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 836 days ago

just a question... i got it for my storm and it does recognize any gamer tag i enter into the application at all. like the name you see here for me is my exact gamer tag and it does work. i tried it with everyone on my friends list and nothing... any help would be greatly appreciated. my email is JaydenEnV@live.com.

thanks

Posted by ISTORM Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Makes organising clan matches a dream now!!

Posted by AppleTrak Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Hey jxlarrea,

Thanks for this app. I'm an avid Xbox 360 gamer, plus a new BB user...have a blog dedicated to Xbox Live and BB...coincidence? Thanks for the app. I will be trying it out on the Storm next month.

Please send me a friend request. Gamertag: AppleTrak

Posted by jxlarrea Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

AppleTrak please let me know how it works in the Storm!

Posted by AppleTrak Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I'll keep you posted on how it works with the Storm. I'm also a developer looking at getting into BB development. If you need some assistance on updates, or code QA, let me know.

Posted by AppleTrak Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 1168 days ago

I got me a Storm yesterday (after waiting 3 hours in line, and being told to come back later in the day due to crashed Verizon network).

Anyway, this is my first BB. A former Treo junky. First app I installed was Xberry Live.

Works fairly well...though I have a steep learning curve. BB, touchscreen, no physical keyboard.

Hoping to give it more time to play with, and maybe see if I can help improve it for the cool Storm touchscreen.

Posted by joshtbuff Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I am excited for a new app for Xbox Live. I sent a message to Microsoft about 5 weeks ago asking for a blackberry application.

One thing I would like to see in the future is a way to message friends. I am also a fan of integrating it with Windows LiveID so that your friends list is in automatically. I disagree about a security issue as the BlackBerry is known for its protection. I mean we get email from Gmail and log onto AIM and even Windows Messenger. Inputting the tags isnt what bothers me as much as not being able to message the people on their xbox and vice versa. Just like the messages work on the computer. I am looking forward to that app.

Also my icon on my 8330 curve does not look like the one in the picture. Mine looks a bit more ghetto. Its like a blue etch-a-sketch with a X in the top right corner. Just FYI

I'd love to help test any thing that you can develop as far as improving the applications that merge xbox and blackberry. While gaming didnt exactly ruin my life, it sure has changed it.

Again thanks for making the app and i look forward to future versions.

Posted by Click Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I have a 8330 and you see what mine looks like via my pictures.

Posted by noeffectx Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

to the developer of this add thank u. this is a step forward. hopefully the next update will be able to send messages to xboxlive friends.

Please make it possible tnx.

Posted by Massonite Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I like this app. I'm gonna definitely play around with it.

My gamertag is MassoniteX360 if anyone wants to play some NHL 09 :)

Posted by crackvegas78 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

OMG OMG OMG. this is way sweet. Wish that you could just enter your gamer tag and have it pull your friends list. Also it would be nice to be able to send a msg. All in all I love it though

Posted by Kilo720 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

too bad they aint got a ps3 version
but if wanna play against me hit me up
gamertag kilo720
but keep us updated on this kev and if anything bout a ps3 version post it and update on this app

Posted by Crystall09 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

AAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is anyone else as excited about this as I am?!?!?!?!?

Posted by jesseb11111111111111 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

how do you get that icon????

Posted by TheShakeJunt Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I have to admit, this is a very cool app. Awesome as it is, but once more features are added, this could be one of the coolest apps on the blackberry.

Posted by trinybwoy Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

are u going to create one for the Android OS?
just curious.lol

Posted by topher0220 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Works GREAT, but were do you get that SWEET icon with the Xbox 360 logo, and Blackberry logo on it?

Posted by Anonymous Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Sweet app. Worked until I went to "move" the icon but then the "icon" dissapeared. Thought I may have "hidden" it but I didn't. Icon completely gone but the program still shows as installed. I'm on a 8330 Curve (OS 4.5.XX). Any thoughts?

Posted by Treatz Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

HAHAHAHAH

so useless and yet SUCH a PRO app!

Posted by jxlarrea Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

For those that for some reason can't get to see the xberry icon, i just release a new version 2.3 which hopefully will fix it.

Posted by Treatz Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

i was lacking the ICON as well until i rebooeed my bold

Posted by VAsPitBull Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 1195 days ago

I can't download the app it keeps sayin error help please
Gamertag VAsPitBull

Posted by TheWuternal Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

Excellent app!!

Posted by shovelheadhd Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

I love this program! No having a go to a website and select a gamertag to see if someone is on. I would love to be able to send a message to friends and retrieve messages also. Keep up the great work!

Posted by mfang210 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1208 days ago

This app is soo cool.

Posted by Anonymous Monday, Oct 13, 2008 1207 days ago

Sigh... With version 2.4 I don't get an icon at all. The app is installed but NO icon... Even after reboot. Curve 833

Posted by jxlarrea Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

Whats your OS version? Do you have any restrictive IT policies in your phone?

Posted by virtualjustice Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

No restrictive IT policies that I'm aware of. The app runs fine from the install screen but when I go back to the desktop the icon is missing (not hidden, I've checked)... and the app appears in my application list. I'm running OS 4.5.077 on a Telus Mobility 8330 Curve...

Posted by Cocotaso Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

I installed this app but don't see its working? I logged into my xbox live account and yet not showing online...mayb it takes some time..dunno..

I'll check again soon.

Posted by Clintonde Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

free?

Posted by ps2widow Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

I'm a huge gamer but I game on the Ps3...mainly shooters like Socom Confrontation, which comes out tomorrow...and I will feel a sudden illness come on before work. Anyway, will there please be a Ps3 version?! This app looks awesome...great job! Have an answer? Hit me up with a friends invite on psn: xWIDOWx

Posted by jxlarrea Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

ps2widow sorry no PS3 version ever since i'm never getting a PS3.

Cheers :)

Posted by ps2widow Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

Never say never! Lol...thanks for the info though. Any other smart peeps going to make a ps3 version?

Hi-Dee Hooo :)

Posted by Iron_Hide Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

I recently started using the Xbox Live website on my BB and thought that that was pretty cool (http://www.xbox.mobi/ for those who don't know), but this is sweet!
Good Job, Xavier!
Works beautifully on my 8310 running 4.5.0.81.

Posted by jxlarrea Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

Thanks Iron Hide, good to know it's working for you.

Posted by virtualjustice Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

Installed 2.7. Still no luck with an icon. Still missing. Oh well... Can't say that I didn't try...

Posted by jxlarrea Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 1207 days ago

virtualjustice im so sorry about that. I've tested the app in all the devices and the icon works just fine. I really have no idea what could have gone wrong in your installation :(