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New 360 Dashboard

Discussion in 'Microsoft' started by branraf, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. branraf

    branraf Well-Known Member

    Okay, doing my research on the new dashboard xbox are bringing out i found out these facts.
    It will be released later this fall, i heard 30th October but it's just a rumour
    I have just done a quick copy and paste because i can't be arsed to type all of this up.

    Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.

    · Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.

    · Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it's not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.

    · LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.

    · Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you'd expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.

    · Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.

    · New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.


    Source
    http://forums.xbox.com/23037947/ShowPost.aspx

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  2. anandjones

    anandjones Well-Known Member

    Cool I guess.
     
  3. lilblkridinhood

    lilblkridinhood Well-Known Member

    it's cool, but for me its hard to navigate around
     
  4. GabberB

    GabberB New Member

    does anybody know how to reset the dashboard.
    I have the new dashboard, but i prefer the old one?
    I Hope somebody can help me.
     
  5. lilblkridinhood

    lilblkridinhood Well-Known Member

    i don't think you can since it's an update, but there might be a way too, but i doubt it.
     
  6. Ichigo Tenshou

    Ichigo Tenshou Well-Known Member

    the new dashboard on the xbox 360 is real flash.
     
  7. tomba95

    tomba95 Member

    I Think the old one was better but the new one is pretty good also
     
  8. Ichigo Tenshou

    Ichigo Tenshou Well-Known Member

    its kool how you can make a avatar lol.
     
  9. supersonicsparky

    supersonicsparky Well-Known Member

    I like the netflix feature. I'm watching the King of Kong right now!
     
  10. Solus

    Solus Well-Known Member

    I do like the new dashboard but then my cool Themes dont really work well with it. They place the menu right in the middle of the screen blocking out all the wallpapers, I dont know bout you guys but yeah it bothred me a little more than the old dashboard
     
  11. casper1910

    casper1910 Well-Known Member

    I like how you can play games from the hard drive, it's really good especially for Fable 2. Plus I like the avatar that's pretty cool.