Just want to share my current experience here.

I am currently using MSN messenger/live for the first time in ages and it keeps putting adverts in to my conversations for smiley packs. This is not my idea of a good experience.

As for xbox intergation... Well if I can play Xbox games, then it really does not interest me. (a silly comment I know but what's the point if getting Live updates for your mates gamertags? I have an xbox for that)