Just a quick note – the consumer preview version of Windows 8 has been released and you can download it now and take it for a spin. Xbox Live is part of the preview and, as Major Nelson points out, includes games, video, music and Xbox companion applications.

Read more about the Windows 8 preview on The Windows Blog here, or otherwise go straight to download it here. If you do decide to take the plunge and give Windows 8 an early whirl, then be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.

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