For Xbox LIVE players, communicating outside the service is usually achieved via email.

Now Microsoft has released My Xbox LIVE, allowing subscribers to perform most of the same functions on their consoles and web browsers on their iOS devices.

My Xbox LIVE gives players the options of viewing their friends and comparing games. The app also includes the ability to edit player profiles and avatars and send messages to LIVE friends.

While the app is simple, it covers most of the major uses for subscribers right now.