It’s a social phenomenon sweeping TVs across the world, and as the holiday countdown ticks down to Black Friday, be sure to get the hottest gift this season: Xbox 360. With new social entertainment available like Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and streaming HD video with Zune on Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360 becomes the largest social network connected to TV.

• In less than one week since it was announced, Facebook on Xbox 360 saw nearly two million Xbox LIVE members log on to the popular social networks from the living room. 
• Nearly one million Xbox 360 owners have created accounts on Last.fm, streaming more than 120 million minutes of music and listening on average to 40 minutes of customized music.  
• Also in the first week alone, over 1.7 million movie fans have visited Zune video on Xbox LIVE to check out the large library of mega-hits and popular classics.   

Starting at $199, Xbox 360 is positioned as a perfect holiday gift for the whole family.  Holiday shoppers will find even more value when they un-box an Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle, including an Elite console and two full games, “LEGO Batman: The Videogame” and “PURE,” for $299.  With games, streaming HD movies, music from Last.fm and new social connections, Xbox 360 offers new ways to enjoy your favorite entertainment. See why millions are:

• Connecting with friends and family over Twitter and Facebook on Xbox LIVE; they’re updating their status, viewing photos and making new connections.
• Enjoying movie night with loved ones in the same living room or from across the country with Zune video. They’re sharing instant access to 1080p HD streaming videos and 5.1 surround sound.
• Discovering more music and exploring endless personalized radio stations with Last.fm.
• Choosing from a library of more than 800 games, including blockbusters like “Forza Motorsport 3,” “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” or “The Beatles: Rock Band.” 

Every Xbox 360 purchased this holiday will be compatible with the highly anticipated “Project Natal,” a new way to play. Xbox 360’s controller-free entertainment has wowed many and has also received numerous accolades, including awards from TIME, Popular Mechanics and Popular Science.