Since I still don't have any media recording device, all I can do is tell you about the new features for the Xbox 360. First off let me fill you in a little bit. The update is the result of many many people worried about the functionality of the Xbox altogether, as the activity of XBL is far better overall than for the PS3 or the Wii. I am not saying that either of those two consoles have bad online MP, but it definitely needs improvement, what with the PS3's far reaching library of titles, complimented with free online multi-player. Or you can look at the Wii's archaic multi-player system, and the horrid usage of connectivity to others, the friend code. I am not going to rag on about their faults, this post is for the 360, when Sony or Nintendo make something as interesting as Halo, expect another post. Now, the update isn't going to be released until August 11th, so don't expect to read this and than turn your 360 on to find a dashboard update until then. The update preview I received was just a taste as new features will be brought in at the full launch. One of the standout new toys was the Avatar Marketplace. From this eStore, you can find a multitude of new clothes for your avatar, or the new addition of props. My personal favorite was the Halo 3 RC Warthog. Your Avatar will actually interact with the prop and make the purchase of x amount of points seem worth it. And it is. Another good feature is the LIVE party patches. Now if you have been disconnected from a Gears match right when you have something important to say, this is for you. The party and you will reconnect in about 4 seconds, making playability easier. Another huge update was to Netflix. Now I didn't peruse the Netflix completely so I can only tell you what I know. Now you and other subscribers can actually watch movies and tv shows together,and from what I understand you can rate the movies and your avatar acts accordingly. I don't want to spoil too much for you, as the update is only ten days away, so I will leave you with this. Senior members of Xbox LIVE: we now have a new icon next to our gamertags with a respectable number as to how long we have had gold running. Now I am not sure what purpose this proves, but it is a good feature to show off seniority. Act accordingly.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Preview!
Since I still don't have any media recording device, all I can do is tell you about the new features for the Xbox 360. First off let me fill you in a little bit. The update is the result of many many people worried about the functionality of the Xbox altogether, as the activity of XBL is far better overall than for the PS3 or the Wii. I am not saying that either of those two consoles have bad online MP, but it definitely needs improvement, what with the PS3's far reaching library of titles, complimented with free online multi-player. Or you can look at the Wii's archaic multi-player system, and the horrid usage of connectivity to others, the friend code. I am not going to rag on about their faults, this post is for the 360, when Sony or Nintendo make something as interesting as Halo, expect another post. Now, the update isn't going to be released until August 11th, so don't expect to read this and than turn your 360 on to find a dashboard update until then. The update preview I received was just a taste as new features will be brought in at the full launch. One of the standout new toys was the Avatar Marketplace. From this eStore, you can find a multitude of new clothes for your avatar, or the new addition of props. My personal favorite was the Halo 3 RC Warthog. Your Avatar will actually interact with the prop and make the purchase of x amount of points seem worth it. And it is. Another good feature is the LIVE party patches. Now if you have been disconnected from a Gears match right when you have something important to say, this is for you. The party and you will reconnect in about 4 seconds, making playability easier. Another huge update was to Netflix. Now I didn't peruse the Netflix completely so I can only tell you what I know. Now you and other subscribers can actually watch movies and tv shows together,and from what I understand you can rate the movies and your avatar acts accordingly. I don't want to spoil too much for you, as the update is only ten days away, so I will leave you with this. Senior members of Xbox LIVE: we now have a new icon next to our gamertags with a respectable number as to how long we have had gold running. Now I am not sure what purpose this proves, but it is a good feature to show off seniority. Act accordingly.
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