This is actually a great way to get more people involved in the whole voting process. I'm glad to see that Microsoft is trying to do their part in making this country a better place....
Register to vote from your 360
News | August 22, 2008 7:15 am
By zoboa
Starting on Monday, August 25th, members of Xbox Live will be able to register to vote (if they are 18) through their Xbox 360. In addition, there will be a place to voice your opinion and the ability to download Rock the Vote Public Service Announcements. See all the details below:
Xbox and Rock the Vote to Give Voters a New Platform for Change
For Release 9:01 p.m. PDT
Aug. 20, 2008
Xbox and Rock the Vote to Give Voters a New Platform for Change
First-of-its-kind partnership creates new ways to register to vote and jump into 2008 election.
REDMOND, Wash. Aug. 20, 2008 A leading gaming and entertainment platform just became a leading platform for change. Microsoft Corp. and Rock the Vote today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will allow Xbox 360 owners to register to vote, participate in presidential polls and voice their opinions to the presidential candidates. It will all happen through Xbox LIVE starting Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
Xbox is a natural partner to help us reach out to youth voters, said Heather Smith, executive director, Rock the Vote. To realize our goal of registering 2 million young Americans by this fall, we need to go where young Americans are, and theres no doubt in our minds that many are on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE.
This is the first time that Rock the Vote has joined forces with an entertainment partner such as Xbox to reach voters under 30. Xbox LIVE is the largest online social network connected to the television, with membership totaling 12 million if Xbox LIVE were a state, it would rank as the countrys seventh largest, giving it approximately 20 electoral votes.
The Xbox LIVE community is active, vocal and passionate, said Marc Whitten, general manager of Xbox LIVE. Were thrilled to partner with Rock the Vote to make it easier than ever for youth voters and our members to register and be heard.
Through the Rock the Vote partnership, Xbox LIVE members will be able to register to vote, voice their opinions to the candidates through an exclusive forum and participate in potentially election-predicting polls. They will also be able to download Rock the Vote public service announcements.
Xbox also will have a presence at both the Democratic and Republican conventions, promoting the Rock the Vote partnership and educating delegates about creating a safer entertainment environment on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE using the built-in parental controls known as Family Settings. These industry-leading settings allow parents to limit their childrens access to video games and movies and manage their activity and communications on Xbox LIVE. For more information on Family Settings and other safety-enhancing gaming tools and resources, delegates can stop by the Xbox on-site kiosk or visit http://www.xbox.com/isyourfamilyset.
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