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Title: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 17, 2008, 12:07:15 PM
Is that correct? I just read something off of the official site that says the new dashboard launches Wednesday.

Honestly, as I already said before, it's just way, way too similar (and not as pretty) as the XMB from what I've seen, but I'm not going to shoot it in the foot until I see it for myself.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Vizzys on November 17, 2008, 12:10:46 PM
yeah the 19th

most will like it, I didn't have a problem with the blades but eh.

its much faster, prettier and stuff.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: bork on November 17, 2008, 12:25:35 PM
yeah the 19th

most will like it, I didn't have a problem with the blades but eh.

its much faster, prettier and stuff.

I like it except for the way the friends list displays.  I keep finding myself hitting the guide button and using the old-style friends list every time.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: GilloD on November 17, 2008, 12:28:06 PM
NETFLIX

Everything else can F off
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 17, 2008, 12:28:57 PM
So is the expectation that the leaked dashboard will be able to connect in two days?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: dark1x on November 17, 2008, 12:29:09 PM
Is there any way to disable the displaying of avatars?  I think the interface looks great overall, but I really dislike the use of avatars.  I mean, it's not as if the Wii overlays its Mii avatars on top of the system menu...

Still, I'm thrilled to hear that it's so much faster than the old dashboard (especially when it comes to listing objects, which was painfully slow).  The installation feature is coming right before Sonic Unleashed (I know, I know) as well, so that should aid the somewhat lengthy load times (at least I hope so).
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Vizzys on November 17, 2008, 12:31:07 PM
yeah the 19th

most will like it, I didn't have a problem with the blades but eh.

its much faster, prettier and stuff.

I like it except for the way the friends list displays.  I keep finding myself hitting the guide button and using the old-style friends list every time.

agreed, i use the friends list in game instead

also i think they removed some sorting options in the game marketplace, thats about all the bad I can think of

Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 17, 2008, 12:40:33 PM
Not excited for it. The blades were fine, the new avatar stuff reeks of Wii, and the new look reeks of boring Sony presentation style blah.

Whatever, i'll use it cause X360 has the games, but I dont see much that's actually convenient about the layout. The new features on the other hand are nice, but completely seperate of the ugly new iface
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 12:52:25 PM
It's like the xmb tilted 90 degrees and really no shame in ripping it off- I like the XMB way better than the old dash.  NXE version is a little more clunky since it uses subfolders and a graphics intensive layout, but it's an improvement.

overall though, netflix + installs = win. 
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: dark1x on November 17, 2008, 12:53:29 PM
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Not excited for it. The blades were fine, the new avatar stuff reeks of Wii, and the new look reeks of boring Sony presentation style blah.
The blades are slow as hell, though.  Trying to use most of its functions results in lots of waiting.  If you want to take a look at demos or XBLA games, for instance, you had to wait for the list to repropagate every single time.  NXE immediately lists all of your content.  There are lots of speed improvements throughout.

As for the style, well, I'm surprised anyone was a fan of the old blades design.  It has that overblown cheap "XP" look with ads pasted everywhere.  The avatar stuff does suck, yes, but everything else seems like a huge improvement to me.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 17, 2008, 12:55:23 PM
I knew where everything was in the old system, the whole 'you had to wait' argument is bullshit. Take some drugs for your ADD and sit down.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 17, 2008, 01:07:33 PM
Yep, can't wait until Wednesday, finally a reason to turn my 360 on (since I don't own Fable II as of yet)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: drohne on November 17, 2008, 01:11:24 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 17, 2008, 01:14:47 PM
nah its all sony sterile looking, blah, at least you sony fans will finally find a reason to stop worshiping that failure of a console
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: drohne on November 17, 2008, 01:18:31 PM
i wish it were sterile -- on the contrary it's prolific of hideous rarefied miis who insist on straddling your gui
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: trh on November 17, 2008, 01:21:14 PM
A new feature that I have not seen mentioned anywhere is the ability to display stuff outside of your screen:

(http://i36.tinypic.com/69ngvb.jpg)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: T234 on November 17, 2008, 01:22:13 PM
So it's confirmed that you can still use gamerpics rather than those awful nintendo-esque things?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: drohne on November 17, 2008, 01:23:14 PM
you have the choice of using either a gamerpic or a portrait of your mii, but you've got to make a mii and it's going to sit on the top layer of your interface
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: dark1x on November 17, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
I knew where everything was in the old system, the whole 'you had to wait' argument is bullshit. Take some drugs for your ADD and sit down.
It has nothing to do with patience for me.  I simply prefer a smooth, polished interface and the blades could not deliver that. 

The argument that you "knew where everything was" is what I'd say is bullshit.  Is it really that difficult to figure out something new?

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you have the choice of using either a gamerpic or a portrait of your mii, but you've got to make a mii and it's going to sit on the top layer of your interface
So there's no way to turn that thing off?  :\  That's far and away the most annoying aspect.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: archie4208 on November 17, 2008, 01:31:50 PM
[Borys]

:bow System installs and Netflix :bow2

:piss Avatars :piss2

[/Borys]
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: trippingmartian on November 17, 2008, 01:35:16 PM
I wonder if the Live messenger functionality is improved at all.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Vizzys on November 17, 2008, 01:37:03 PM
heres some pics to show the difference between the two friends lists


(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r318/vizOA/nxe2.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r318/vizOA/nxe1.jpg)

no I dont think you can change it to show gamerpics instead of avatars
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 17, 2008, 01:41:07 PM
What's the deal with all the points you've already spent on gamerpics and themes?

Do you just lose them or is there some kind of credit system?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Vizzys on November 17, 2008, 01:43:10 PM
you can use both still
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 01:56:46 PM
Avatars are horrendous; the actual style of the new dash is maybe one notch above the blades, still several notches below something good; the hubbub people are making for this makes 2.40 seem like 2.41; avatars are atrocious

but party system, installs, what looks to be a faster interface, quick launch, Netflix, mini-blades, and other features seem awesome

avatars really are the worst things ever.  It's not even like miis' where you can completely ignore them since they have their own channel, Microsoft saw fit to unleash the rare monstrosities all over the new dash.  and always in that damn pose.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 17, 2008, 03:17:28 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho

Yes, there is.

Basically they threw out the good, simple design of the XMB and filled it with horrible avatars and some pretty damn bad style.

Instead of moving the stick left to right and up and down to access options/media/games, you move the stick up and down to select what you want to access and left to right to access options/media/games. It's the same damn fucking thing with a big bunch of ugly microsoft shit added that's supposed to appeal (somehow) to casuals.

Again, I'm not going to trash it totally until I see it in action, and I'm not going to deny that it's an improvement over the blades, but to say that the XMB and this new dashboard aren't similar in their basic design is just not correct.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 03:43:26 PM
I'll kinda miss the "carbon" theme.  I hope there are some more simple themes for this.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 17, 2008, 04:00:36 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho

Yes, there is.

Basically they threw out the good, simple design of the XMB and filled it with horrible avatars and some pretty damn bad style.

Instead of moving the stick left to right and up and down to access options/media/games, you move the stick up and down to select what you want to access and left to right to access options/media/games. It's the same damn fucking thing with a big bunch of ugly microsoft shit added that's supposed to appeal (somehow) to casuals.

Again, I'm not going to trash it totally until I see it in action, and I'm not going to deny that it's an improvement over the blades, but to say that the XMB and this new dashboard aren't similar in their basic design is just not correct.

I agree, but I don't really think it's "sony sterile looking" as MAF put it.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 17, 2008, 04:03:59 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho

Yes, there is.

Basically they threw out the good, simple design of the XMB and filled it with horrible avatars and some pretty damn bad style.

Instead of moving the stick left to right and up and down to access options/media/games, you move the stick up and down to select what you want to access and left to right to access options/media/games. It's the same damn fucking thing with a big bunch of ugly microsoft shit added that's supposed to appeal (somehow) to casuals.

Again, I'm not going to trash it totally until I see it in action, and I'm not going to deny that it's an improvement over the blades, but to say that the XMB and this new dashboard aren't similar in their basic design is just not correct.

I agree, but I don't really think it's "sony sterile looking" as MAF put it.

I didn't like the style of the XMB initially, but I'll give it one point: the original XMB with background was definitely designed to be used with plasmas. The moving background is much better than the stationary pictures. Now, I prefer the themes, and the XMB themes are much more awesome than either the old or new dashboard because you can make your own. And, for the most part, the Sony ones are free (I think the "premium" themes are from a third party if I'm not mistaken).

Speaking of which, there needs to be an Evilbore XMB theme. I've been wanting one for a while.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 04:09:08 PM
It's really easy to make a theme for the PS3, it's just dragging and dropping pictures and sounds in the places you want them (you have to resize and all that obviously)  Downside is that it will always be the XMB and not a total conversion like it is on the PSP with CFW
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 17, 2008, 04:20:51 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho

Yes, there is.

Basically they threw out the good, simple design of the XMB and filled it with horrible avatars and some pretty damn bad style.

Instead of moving the stick left to right and up and down to access options/media/games, you move the stick up and down to select what you want to access and left to right to access options/media/games. It's the same damn fucking thing with a big bunch of ugly microsoft shit added that's supposed to appeal (somehow) to casuals.

Again, I'm not going to trash it totally until I see it in action, and I'm not going to deny that it's an improvement over the blades, but to say that the XMB and this new dashboard aren't similar in their basic design is just not correct.

I agree, but I don't really think it's "sony sterile looking" as MAF put it.

Well I think it is, so shut up.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 17, 2008, 04:26:05 PM
look at you guys
getting all excited about a dashboard update
you might as well be SONY FANS!
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 04:28:30 PM
wait for nxe
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 17, 2008, 04:30:06 PM
avatars are only displayed on one channel, My xbox - live/profile section.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 04:31:46 PM
New xbox dash really does reek of a ps3 style release.  you've got the rabid fans, the failed promises, dropped features, the hardware crashes, official threads, cheering for features already on other platforms.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 04:43:29 PM
look at you guys
getting all excited about a dashboard update
you might as well be SONY FANS!

A dashboard update that has actual use, though. Difference!
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Tieno on November 17, 2008, 04:43:41 PM
New xbox dash really does reek of a ps3 style release.  you've got the rabid fans, the failed promises, dropped features, the hardware crashes, official threads, cheering for features already on other platforms.
Except for the delays upon delays.

Home, Qore, Haze.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Jansen on November 17, 2008, 04:44:45 PM
i don't give a shit about the new GUI (the blades are fine). i just want netflix streaming and installs.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 17, 2008, 04:46:35 PM
I think my drive is about to go....it's stuttering during banjo...i'd install NXE now but I am not sure about bannings. not worth it with it like 24 hours away.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 04:47:45 PM
You wont get banned distinguished mentally-challenged fellow
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 17, 2008, 04:50:05 PM
from the email i got:

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In participation with this program, you should not move your storage device (hard drive, or memory unit if you do not have a hard drive) to any other console as it will also update that console. If an unregistered console is updated with the NXE update, that console will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE until the NXE has been officially released on November 19th.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Tieno on November 17, 2008, 04:53:54 PM
Sony fans are the new nintendo fans, while xbox fans try and become the new sony fans.
What are Nintendo fans then?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 04:54:39 PM
look at you guys
getting all excited about a dashboard update
you might as well be SONY FANS!

A dashboard update that has actual use, though. Difference!

IF YOU WANT TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION YOU MUST QUIT THE GAME.  
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 04:55:59 PM
I think my drive is about to go....it's stuttering during banjo...i'd install NXE now but I am not sure about bannings. not worth it with it like 24 hours away.

Banjo makes me 360 so loud.  I went from Banjo XBLA and thinking that was loud, then I started up Banjo Nuts and it was like a jet taking off.  I only have a 20 gig hard drive with 10 gigs free, so I can only do one game at a time, but that's better than nothing.

look at you guys
getting all excited about a dashboard update
you might as well be SONY FANS!

A dashboard update that has actual use, though. Difference!

IF YOU WANT TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION YOU MUST QUIT THE GAME. 

New xbox dash apparently does that also.  I hate that so much.  At least give me a text only menu to start downloads while I'm in a game.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Tieno on November 17, 2008, 04:56:39 PM
Still Nintendo fans
ouch
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 04:57:53 PM
Nintendo fans are a mixed breed of Nintendo and Sega fans
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 04:59:08 PM
New xbox dash really does reek of a ps3 style release.  you've got the rabid fans, the failed promises, dropped features, the hardware crashes, official threads, cheering for features already on other platforms.
Except for the delays upon delays.

Home, Qore, Haze.

Too early to call since they only had a chance to delay something once so far.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 05:07:05 PM
Still Nintendo fans

But this time they're armed with NPD figures...and still only first party games, as has been the case since the N64.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 17, 2008, 06:49:29 PM
there's nothing remotely 'sony style' about nxe's hideous candycolored pseudo 3d look -- it's pure microsoft

i'll definitely check out the netflix thing tho

Yes, there is.

Basically they threw out the good, simple design of the XMB and filled it with horrible avatars and some pretty damn bad style.

Instead of moving the stick left to right and up and down to access options/media/games, you move the stick up and down to select what you want to access and left to right to access options/media/games. It's the same damn fucking thing with a big bunch of ugly microsoft shit added that's supposed to appeal (somehow) to casuals.

Again, I'm not going to trash it totally until I see it in action, and I'm not going to deny that it's an improvement over the blades, but to say that the XMB and this new dashboard aren't similar in their basic design is just not correct.

I agree, but I don't really think it's "sony sterile looking" as MAF put it.

Well I think it is, so shut up.

Glad to see your replies being as witty as ever.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 17, 2008, 06:58:59 PM
Well, I'll just install it then to prolong my poor box's life.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 07:46:04 PM
Nah the blades are sluggish
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 07:46:56 PM
All those months ago it just got less slow.  It's still fairly slow, but the new dash seemed to be quick enough.  It's gonna be good to go into my downloaded games and not waiting for the list to load before I can select game.

If you think back to how many problems the 360 had when it first launched it's just amazing with how far the came.  I wish I could revert my 360 to see how it was way back when you couldn't background download and it was super slow.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: archie4208 on November 17, 2008, 07:48:58 PM
Installed the leaked dash.  Installs are a godsend.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: pilonv1 on November 17, 2008, 07:53:25 PM
i found my list populates quicker on my 120gb drive than it did on my 20gb. cant wait for this new dash though
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: duckman2000 on November 17, 2008, 07:55:16 PM
Looks better than the existing slow ass, cluttered, ad-ridden, hardframed tier based shit looking UI, but then I guess anything that isn't a student Shockwave project does. I really don't understand what in the hell they were thinking with that design. Maybe they were anticipating this excitement over a redesign.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 07:59:14 PM
The concept behind the blades is actually a pretty cool one.  Different pages for the different functions.  Problem is that the execution of it was poor.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 17, 2008, 08:00:20 PM
I don't spend enough time on the dash to give a fuck about Avatars or interfaces either way, and I have my PC hooked up to my TV so Netflix streaming is a big shrug, but game installs = quieter Jetbox and prolonged disc drive life, so thumbs up MS from me.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 17, 2008, 08:10:22 PM
Why is the text blurry?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 17, 2008, 08:11:32 PM
budget cpu.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 17, 2008, 08:33:48 PM
it's slow on certain areas like the game library menu when you have more than 10 arcade games or so.

with NXE, it loads everything there in an instant.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 17, 2008, 08:36:06 PM
The blades were occasionally sluggish when live/my connection was acting up.  They hardly worked for shit during the outage last year...I hope nxe isn't tied to the live system like that.  if the system is down or screwed up, it shouldn't let you connect at all.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bildi on November 17, 2008, 09:06:15 PM
it's slow on certain areas like the game library menu when you have more than 10 arcade games or so.

with NXE, it loads everything there in an instant.

THANK GOD.

I'd heard it mentioned before, but I'm glad to hear it confirmed for sure.  The slowness of the current dashboard in this area is so frustrating.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Jansen on November 17, 2008, 09:36:52 PM
is it true that the xbl test doesn't tell you the status of your nat anymore?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: littlemathletics on November 17, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
I guess I've got something to look forward to for when my 360 comes back from being repaired.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 10:31:23 PM
http://majornelson.com/archive/2008/11/17/sign-up-for-the-preview-you-re-in.aspx

Everyone who got in preview is in, in the next few hours  :D :D :D
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 10:34:58 PM
a day early  :hyper
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 10:40:02 PM
oh shit it's up
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 10:42:16 PM
Nothing for me yet. Watch me fuck up and put an incorrect console ID in the whole time.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 10:58:23 PM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/linkzg64/avatar-body.png)

Die monster, you don't belong in this world!

And this is pretty damn nice.  Very quick, typing is much faster, very sleek.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 17, 2008, 11:06:55 PM
I can't believe every avatar stands the same exact way.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: laesperanzapaz on November 17, 2008, 11:09:10 PM
wow, this is like huge Vista influence

not sure how I'd feel about being reminded of a lackluster PC OS in a game console
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 11:10:52 PM
Still no update : (
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 11:15:07 PM
I can't believe every avatar stands the same exact way.

They also don't let you choose a gender.  You are a genderless doll who gets dressed up and stands there, the worst part is that they don't have enough things to customize you with  I wear glasses, not those, but my choices were between that, harry potter style, or a bunch of sunglasses.  Same deal with hair.  They don't even let you change the color or the things you wear.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 17, 2008, 11:15:14 PM
All those months ago it just got less slow.  It's still fairly slow, but the new dash seemed to be quick enough.  It's gonna be good to go into my downloaded games and not waiting for the list to load before I can select game.

If you think back to how many problems the 360 had when it first launched it's just amazing with how far the came.  I wish I could revert my 360 to see how it was way back when you couldn't background download and it was super slow.

Yeah, but let's not forget that back then it was the most powerful dash in a console ever, unless you count Xbox Media Center. At the time, no-one was bitching about it being slow, they were all 'whoa, i can turn on the console from my couch! And start a chat with my friend with 2 clicks! And OMG, custom soundtracks streaming from my PC!'.  We just take it all for granted now. I think the PS3 dash has made amazing strides, but because it's still a step or two behind, it doesn't get many props.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: G The Resurrected on November 17, 2008, 11:16:38 PM
Update came up while I was getting ready to stream a tv show. I didnt hear about the major nelson thing. So I'm cooking dinner quit roxanne's game of fable 2 and boom bam thank you ma'am. Took a big but shit now I don't wanna watch what I planed due to the Netflix streaming.

It feels like a whole new console thats for sure. And I dont know if thats a good thing or not. But I'm happy as hell with it.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 11:17:15 PM
 :lol I find it hilarious that the mini blades are still sluggish, maybe even more than the blades pre-update.  It's like they really wanted to capture everything about the old system in there for better or worse.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 11:26:13 PM
instead you look like a leather daddy
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Jansen on November 17, 2008, 11:27:18 PM
damn update interrupted me while i was trying to finish the last chapter of the shitacular mirrors edge!
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: G The Resurrected on November 17, 2008, 11:29:48 PM
The Misses
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/roxieget/avatar-body.png)
and Me
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/bzchan/avatar-body.png)

Much better than the Mii's
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Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 11:31:58 PM
Roxy doesnt exist though
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Post by: G The Resurrected on November 17, 2008, 11:38:06 PM
Demi your a non believer, there's only so much I can do to try and convince you otherwise. She's shy but she does exist, and if she doesnt who's be paying half the bills around here? Cause it ain't coming outta bank account. Talk to tvc, or hell go to my myspace where I've left up a picture of the two of us.
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Post by: cool breeze on November 17, 2008, 11:38:23 PM
These suck compare to Mii's because you can't move things around to create different looking things.  I can't even make Krauser II in this without coming out with some weird cheeseburger monster.
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Post by: Vizzys on November 17, 2008, 11:40:11 PM
press the right stick button to make your avatar do a gay little wave
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Post by: Brehvolution on November 17, 2008, 11:45:55 PM
Installed the leaked dash.  Installs are a godsend.
:lol
But on the PS3 it's a "problem."  ???

Oh wait... mandatory vs. optional is the key! (http://www.evilbore.com/forum/Smileys/default/teehee.gif)


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Post by: demi on November 17, 2008, 11:55:01 PM
Zero Hero... PS3 installs arent even full, lulz

Got my update, btw
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Post by: Bacon on November 17, 2008, 11:55:49 PM
Seems my XBL is broken.

EDIT: erp there it goes
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Post by: Jansen on November 17, 2008, 11:57:05 PM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/xeroxinlola/avatar-body.png)
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 18, 2008, 12:03:00 AM
I spent forever trying to find out how to download this only to find out I had to have applied, bleh

fuck this, Xbox is dumb
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Post by: y2kev on November 18, 2008, 12:03:48 AM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/xeroxinlola/avatar-body.png)
this could be a character in the next rare game
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 12:05:54 AM
over saturation of color isn't obnoxious enough

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Post by: Brehvolution on November 18, 2008, 12:07:39 AM
Zero Hero... PS3 installs arent even full, lulz

Got my update, btw
It's just my weak attempt at trolling. :-\

As intended.

Be a sweetheart and advise on why I shouldn't go to Vault 112 as that is my current objective in the F3 thread pweez. :-*
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 12:10:39 AM
I want to make something wacky and zany but they dont even give me much options for that. The fatties are just not lulzy enough to make.
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Post by: Jansen on November 18, 2008, 12:12:04 AM
i got netflix setup. it had better work to my expectations.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 12:14:57 AM
dont even have any hot 5 o clock shadow feature. they labeled mutton chops as "sideburns" smh
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 12:27:34 AM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/demifish/avatar-body.png)

:tophat
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Post by: duckman2000 on November 18, 2008, 12:53:51 AM
:bow Ghetto ass console gamers celebrating the arrival of gimped PC features.  :bow2
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 01:01:02 AM
damn messages send so quick, eeeee

cybering with muckhole has never been easier
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Post by: Tabasco on November 18, 2008, 01:12:26 AM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/squick3n/avatar-body.png)

I couldn't make one look like me, so I randomly decided on Duane Allman.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 01:16:36 AM
lol, the eye scar you could probably make a gay Locke
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Post by: The Sceneman on November 18, 2008, 01:18:33 AM
this avatar shit is gay, but Im really looking forward to installing games to avoid pesky DRE's
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 01:22:50 AM
themes are useless now... i just deleted them from my HDD to get a little space back
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Post by: The Sceneman on November 18, 2008, 01:23:52 AM
laaaaame, I wasted 150pts on the Castlevania one  :(
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 01:34:04 AM
Is there a free month trial to Netflix anywhere? I'll have to look around
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Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 01:37:18 AM
there are no tv shows i want to watch on netflix

so i put father ted in my physical queue

so much for new technology
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Post by: Tabasco on November 18, 2008, 01:37:31 AM
We need a Hot of Not avatar thread just for drohne
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 01:38:34 AM
We need a Hot of Not avatar thread just for drohne

Drohne's avatar

(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/drohne/avatar-body.png)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 01:39:26 AM
i must say it's a remarkable likeness
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Post by: Tabasco on November 18, 2008, 01:44:24 AM
These things suck.  I bet the avatars in Home are much better.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 18, 2008, 01:50:18 AM
These things suck.  I bet the avatars in Home are much better.

The funny part is that these are just some stupid perk of the new dashboard, which has all kinds of nice new features.  Whereas Homiis (TM) are the corner stone of some pointless MMO set up that Sony has probably wasted the GDP of a small country on.
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Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 01:54:24 AM
microsoft quite literally spent the gdp of a small country on rare and since nobody wants their shitty games we've all been subjected to their shitty miis
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 18, 2008, 01:54:40 AM
there are no tv shows i want to watch on netflix

so i put father ted in my physical queue

so much for new technology

welcome to the PAL video marketplace!
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Post by: Tabasco on November 18, 2008, 02:00:43 AM
microsoft quite literally spent the gdp of a small country on rare and since nobody wants their shitty games we've all been subjected to their shitty miis

I'd agree but for the Conker remake.  Reminding Nintendo fans it looks better than any game on Wii almost, almost, erases the trauma of buying the PDZ CE.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 18, 2008, 02:13:21 AM
microsoft quite literally spent the gdp of a small country on rare and since nobody wants their shitty games we've all been subjected to their shitty miis


That's a good point..those fuckers!
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 02:17:30 AM
I'm using a Hot Fuzz picture for my background and its pretty much useless cause ITS ALL COVERED UP
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Post by: duckman2000 on November 18, 2008, 02:42:40 AM
laaaaame, I wasted 150pts on the Castlevania one  :(

You bought a fucking theme?   :wtf
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 03:19:41 AM
You cant change the bottom half either. The Night theme changes it black, but if you put a custom image while using Night, it puts it back as grey.
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 06:27:05 AM
microsoft quite literally spent the gdp of a small country on rare and since nobody wants their shitty games we've all been subjected to their shitty miis

I'd agree but for the Conker remake.  Reminding Nintendo fans it looks better than any game on Wii almost, almost, erases the trauma of buying the PDZ CE.

The fucking CE? Really?

I have the PDZ CE

Steel book cases :bow2

These things suck.  I bet the avatars in Home are much better.

Home has more character customization options, but they still seem human.  It's minor shifts of the face that no one would notice.  It's hard to say which is actually worse, but I'd like to say avatars since they weren't based around humans directly and instead some gross toon version of humans.
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Post by: bork on November 18, 2008, 06:46:17 AM
PDZ CE box is sex.  Wish Gears and Halo 3 CEs were like that.
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Post by: archie4208 on November 18, 2008, 06:48:51 AM
Avatars are disgusting. :yuck  I want my Mega Man picture back to represent me.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 06:52:30 AM
It's still there... I still have my sexy bear and bubble bobble friend pic.
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Post by: drew on November 18, 2008, 07:02:39 AM
pdz was the reason i bought a 360
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 07:13:14 AM
Bought my 360 for Dead Rising :bow
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Post by: drew on November 18, 2008, 07:16:19 AM
:bow
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 07:39:49 AM
I bought my 360 for PGR3

PGR series :bow2

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Post by: drew on November 18, 2008, 07:42:13 AM
PGR4 :piss2
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Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 18, 2008, 08:28:57 AM
:lol I find it hilarious that the mini blades are still sluggish, maybe even more than the blades pre-update.  It's like they really wanted to capture everything about the old system in there for better or worse.

fuck
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Post by: MCD on November 18, 2008, 08:49:27 AM
bought my 360 because some guy i know told me to, never owned an xbox and i didn't like shooters but gears changed me.

and i have more japanese games on it than the ps3 lol.
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Post by: Tabasco on November 18, 2008, 10:00:54 AM
You guys are the reason Microsoft still holds on to RARE! YOU FOOLS!

I troll Rare at every opportunity, but at this point it's kind of pointless.  The only remaining Rare fans are British ultra-nationalists and the few man-children who aren't Wii only.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 18, 2008, 10:17:36 AM
pdz was the reason i bought a 360

part of mine too.

I got PDZ, Kameo, CoD2, and Condemned at launch.   CoD2 and Condemned made up for the other two.
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 12:02:34 PM
Banjo Nuts and Bolts is actually good, plus the Banjo XBLA port is great.  Rare isn't totally shit, but I do think that they are the absolute worst developer that has a vocal fanbase (I'd say Sonic fans, but they aren't people)

And while Rare is good on the technical front, I do find it funny that as technology has improved, their games have been looking worse and worse in the art department because they can capture their original designs more closely.  It's really a shame.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on November 18, 2008, 12:10:02 PM
I need to finish Fallout 3 before I can begin to appreciate Nuts and Bolts.  That's a game I need to dedicate all of my time to.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 12:21:33 PM
Banjo XBLA was done by some place called 4J Studios

http://4j.staging.wangbar.co.uk/
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 12:56:41 PM
reading up on what they've done in the past I see that they're responsible for the good Oblivion PS3 port

It's good to know that they aren't linked to Rare so their mad porting skills can be used for others.  Crash Team Racing on PSN would be awesome. 
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 10:02:30 PM
Game installs are so awesome
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 10:05:18 PM
So if you guys plan on using Netflix, dont plan on watching Sony movies :lol

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/11/18/sony-blocks-netflix-360-movies/
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Post by: Bildi on November 18, 2008, 10:08:18 PM
:rofl
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Post by: duckman2000 on November 18, 2008, 10:19:36 PM
So if you guys plan on using Netflix, dont plan on watching Sony movies :lol

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/11/18/sony-blocks-netflix-360-movies/

Pfft, Microsoft will just pull Windows from Vaio computers.

In all seriousness though, there's an argument to be made about Sony seemingly not being capable of even getting the green light to put their own movies up on PSN. I'd wager this has more to do with that than any combined effort by Sony to torpedo Microsoft.
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Post by: Cormacaroni on November 18, 2008, 10:24:30 PM
Yeah, Sony is a classic Japanese 'Mr. Left Hand, meet Mr. Right Hand' company. Check out its bizarre history of trying to sell music online for an example. Different departments ended up competing with each other in hardware, software and content - just a staggering waste of resources that let Apple walk away with the whole pie.

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Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 10:29:27 PM
uh, so if they're going to cockblock microsoft, how about giving us netflix streaming on ps3

i'd rather watch movies on a console that doesn't sound like a hairdryer with strepthroat

and HOLY SHIT DOES THE NEW DASH SUCK. on the one hand it's pushing a pathetic pseudowii approach, and on the other hand it's overpushing all these shitty xbl features that could only impress marketing executives. absolutely everything relevant is on the 'my xbox' tier -- but it launches on some worthless online promotional tier, and dedicates another tier to worthless 'events.'

play gears 2 with a dutch pop singer or something! no fucking thanks!
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 10:34:53 PM
Yeah I am not a fan of it either, I imagine they are just trying to bring in the more community feel (which falls flat on its face)
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Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
it prioritizes advertisements over THE FUCKING GAME YOU'VE GOT IN THE DRIVE. it's so grotesquely assbackwards that i'm tempted to credit the ninthings who see hd consoles as unfocused trojan horses for stupid corporate initiatives

i'm weirdly fond of pottering around in console GUIs, but i'm setting my 360 to launch from the drive at startup
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 10:37:54 PM
I'll deal with the lame navigation if the tradeoff is the smoothness of it, and the awesome mini-blades
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Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 18, 2008, 10:43:48 PM
I don't care for the new OS. I just want the game installs option.
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Post by: Bildi on November 18, 2008, 10:54:14 PM
I don't even have enough room on my 20GB 360 hard drive to install one game, even if I delete all videos and demos. :lol

I have a 120GB, but it's a Christmas present so I'll have to wait.
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 10:57:32 PM
Banjo loads faster and is not quiet (in terms of 360, still loud, but much better than before)
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Post by: MCD on November 18, 2008, 11:02:17 PM
events and inside xbox are useless.

but the others are fine.
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Post by: y2kev on November 18, 2008, 11:03:23 PM
Is the dash up now?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:04:19 PM
Not for you, subhuman scum
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Post by: drohne on November 18, 2008, 11:05:14 PM
how is 'spotlight' fine? it's basically interstitial advertising on a game console
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Post by: MCD on November 18, 2008, 11:06:23 PM
oops, sorry.

i forgot that one.

it would have been better if we get dedicated arcade and community games channels instead of this.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:06:50 PM
If you go on Inside Xbox, it plays the trailer to The Day Earth STood Still right there in real time. I think that is pretty cool in itself.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 18, 2008, 11:08:02 PM
:teehee
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:08:34 PM
its also better than valkyria chronicles f u
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Post by: MCD on November 18, 2008, 11:10:51 PM
lol
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 18, 2008, 11:12:02 PM
its also better than valkyria chronicles f u

:teehee
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:13:23 PM
(http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/10010500/photo_06_hires.jpg)

spoiler (click to show/hide)
* Available on Netflix in 2010
[close]
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Post by: Rman on November 18, 2008, 11:17:04 PM
Does anyone know when it would be out Eastern Time?
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:17:27 PM
Same time as arcade games. 4-5am EST it will roll out
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 18, 2008, 11:18:01 PM
whats the arcade release this week? Aside from the SF table for pinball fx its been kinda snore
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:18:36 PM
http://www.ninjabee.com/akfk/index.html
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 18, 2008, 11:20:53 PM
blech
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Post by: cool breeze on November 18, 2008, 11:21:53 PM
The loading time difference in Banjo is seriously amazing.  There is hardly any anymore.
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Post by: demi on November 18, 2008, 11:22:11 PM
blech

It uses Avatars, too. I bet that makes you soooo moist
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Post by: Rman on November 18, 2008, 11:23:33 PM
I checked Major Nelson and he's saying 4am PST, which would be 7am EST.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 18, 2008, 11:32:39 PM
blech

It uses Avatars, too. I bet that makes you soooo moist

god damnit :(
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 12:30:07 AM
this is so gonna collapse xbox live

good thing i'm getting L4D on pc tomorrow
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 12:51:47 AM
yeah they shouda rolled out to a larger audience early in stages n shit
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 12:56:20 AM
gold accounts first

filthy poor silvers a week later
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 12:57:10 AM
Im for that muhahahah
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Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 01:45:52 AM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=342575

photo party channel is up.
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Post by: The Sceneman on November 19, 2008, 03:07:02 AM
where the fuck is my new dash? Still not rolled out for my ass. Im sick of Gears 2 dre'ing dammit
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Post by: Tieno on November 19, 2008, 03:07:46 AM
where the fuck is my new dash? Still not rolled out for my ass. Im sick of Gears 2 dre'ing dammit
Wait two hours you cock.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Sceneman on November 19, 2008, 03:09:18 AM
fuck that I gotta play with my penis then crash out
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 05:21:30 AM
i have it

new marketplace FUCKING SUCKS
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 05:24:13 AM
I HAVE A MONACLE
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Post by: maxy on November 19, 2008, 05:27:43 AM
Leaked update,updated without problems.
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Post by: Tieno on November 19, 2008, 05:38:04 AM
It looks flashy but so far I'm not really liking it. It's like it's made for Wii/SD screens, not much information is displayed in one screen/level.
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 05:41:55 AM
marketplace is fucking horrible.

i like the game details stuff - having install, descriptions, DLC, achievements etc all together. very nice
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Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 05:45:07 AM
You can browse Marketplace from xbox.com now - I DL'd the new arcade demo just for kicks

Btw, if you accept the new ToS, it seems to erase your Gamerpic, so be sure to re-apply it.
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 05:51:36 AM
There really needs to be a way to rate and give feedback on community games.  It's going to be impossible to know what is good and what sucks in a week without having to download every single game.
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 06:09:45 AM
where are the community games?
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 06:17:21 AM
yeah so i cant buy rock band songs, it says my account is restricted. so i got change it in settings and its not restricted?
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 06:30:04 AM
where are the community games?
Games Marketplace -> Community Games
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 06:31:02 AM
not for PAL users :(
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 06:33:54 AM
??? Might be US only like Netflix.
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Post by: brawndolicious on November 19, 2008, 06:36:36 AM
I hate these virtual doll avatar things. They're like Miis, but better dressed.

However, I like how much more functional everything is. You have to relearn where all the buttons are but it becomes faster navigating to what you want.

I installed the game I have with the most loading (PGR3) and it took it about 10 minutes to install the 6.2 GB disk. The menus were much smoother and it looks like the load times were cut in half from 20 to 10 seconds. This will be good for games that have lots of restarting.

Whoever has the "cafe de bore" account needs to make a gay doll.  Like so gay, it looks intentional.
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 06:38:06 AM
Looks like you are screwed on community games pilnov unless you have/make a US account and buy with US points.

http://www.gamerbytes.com/2008/11/how_to_play_community_games_wh.php
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 06:41:13 AM
??? Might be US only like Netflix.

yep. fucking feggits. fuck them all. AND I CANT BUY ROCK BAND SONGS FROM IN GAME YOU CUNTS
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 06:43:32 AM
Honestly NXE kinda sucks.  Avatars are gay, Sony is being a dick about Netflix and the marketplace is pretty confusing.  HDD installs are still pretty sweet, though.
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Post by: originalz on November 19, 2008, 07:13:47 AM
I installed the update and it somehow broke my box or something.  Sound works fine, but I can't get a picture to appear on my screen.  Tried replugging everything in, a few restarts, no good.  Seems bad...
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Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 07:16:15 AM
try this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911059

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Post by: originalz on November 19, 2008, 07:24:49 AM
try this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911059



Hmm, doesn't seem to work with the new dash.  I held Y+RT as it booted up, but the system didn't reset so I assume that it didn't default anything.
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Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 07:39:02 AM
don't know if this help but take a look:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341559
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: originalz on November 19, 2008, 08:20:22 AM
don't know if this help but take a look:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341559

None of those steps worked.  I can press up to get through the "what's new" or whatever, but after that I can't get any sound effects of going through menus, so I'm assuming that there's something I need to do to progress.  I keep resetting my system and trying, but no luck.  Ah well, I guess I can always contact Microsoft if worst comes to worst, but I'd definitely rather find a way to fix this.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 08:26:56 AM
did you try another cable? component/sd? anything?
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Post by: Grecco on November 19, 2008, 09:28:13 AM
I absolutely love the NXE dash Avatars need more work though
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 19, 2008, 09:53:24 AM
edit: whoops theres an avatar thread
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 10:09:53 AM
it's all right
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Post by: Kestastrophe on November 19, 2008, 10:19:23 AM
Has anyone been able to get Netflix to work yet? I input 2 different codes earlier on netflix.com and it keeps giving me an error message
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 10:25:06 AM
installed Left 4 Dead, doesn't seem to have decreased load time

it installed fast, though, and it is quiet now

installing Fallout 3 now
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 10:27:43 AM
Banjo is definitely noticable
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 10:28:31 AM
Load times are pretty short in Rock Band 2 now.  Takes like 10 seconds to load a song vs. 15.
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Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 10:36:06 AM
i didn't notice much difference in loading with dead rising sadly.
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Post by: DJ_Tet on November 19, 2008, 10:41:33 AM
Someone test loading Mass Effect  :-*

How long are installs taking?
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Post by: GilloD on November 19, 2008, 10:45:06 AM
I wish I had a bigger harddrive. 12 gigs. fuuud.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 10:46:43 AM
Yeah I only have room for one install. I can't transfer because I have locked saves (Viva Pinata)

My drive is not an issue so it's not a killer for me
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Post by: trh on November 19, 2008, 10:47:13 AM
The elevator loading scenes in Mass Effect are hardcoded, won't go any faster.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 10:49:42 AM
Picked up a 120gb back in September specifically for the installs.

New set up looks really good. Very fast. MS is the king of software.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 11:04:39 AM
fallout 3 speeds up a little
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Post by: GilloD on November 19, 2008, 11:05:59 AM
Picked up a 120gb back in September specifically for the installs.

New set up looks really good. Very fast. MS is the king of software.

They're just so fuckin' expensive.
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Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 11:09:50 AM
Picked up a 120gb back in September specifically for the installs.

New set up looks really good. Very fast. MS is the king of software.

They're just so fuckin' expensive.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=342527
see if you can find a deal.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 11:22:00 AM
They're expensive. But, what are you gonna do?

Just bite the bullet dude. Its so nice looking at my hdd and seeing ~95gb available.

Anyone else notice the Netflix install is 3 gb? (or did I read that incorrectly?)

Sucks to be a 20 gber...
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:23:53 AM
Netflix isnt 3GB - at least the first DL you get, it was like 3MB, maybe they make you download more, I dont have Netflix
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 11:24:52 AM
Damn.  This is an impressive update.  It only took 1 minute from start to finish for me.  Little sony firmware updates usually take 15 minutes in comparison.  lol sony.

I thought that silver members could use netflix?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 19, 2008, 11:25:09 AM
Apparently you get 2 weeks free of netflix right away
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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 11:26:13 AM
I already have netflix.  I just didn't know that you needed a gold sub as well.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:28:35 AM
Yep, Gold required

You can get a year card for like $35 at least
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:29:24 AM
Apparently you get 2 weeks free of netflix right away

Does it make you input credit card info and charge you afterwards?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 19, 2008, 11:30:43 AM
I haven't tried it yet.  I'd rather save it for when I actually want to watch something on netflix.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:31:42 AM
I'll do it if it doesnt force me to pay after the trial, similar to a Gold trial. I would like to get a month trial code at least.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: y2kev on November 19, 2008, 11:39:18 AM
It's great for its actual engineering-- speed, the installs are great, has great multimedia streaming.

The design is meh-- 3/6 channels are pure advertising, the Avatars are really atrocious, and the friends list is a horrible layout.

Since I will use the engineering features much more than the crap, I give this update two thumbs up.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 19, 2008, 11:42:37 AM
I agree with that

Also community games.  Weapon of Choice is awesome.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:44:42 AM
I think they were aiming for presentation over everything. It's more vibrant and very nice to look at compared to the static blades. More "approachable" if that makes sense
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 12:11:17 PM
the marketplace is giving me 8002xxx errors all over the place.

can't browse shit.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 12:12:08 PM
Netflix must just be 3 mb then. I thought 3 gb was a bit big for running the software...
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 12:19:27 PM
How do you delete games with zero gamer score?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 12:20:21 PM
How do you delete games with zero gamer score?
hit guide button --> achievements
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 12:20:25 PM
Click the guide button - press left - hit Achievements - scroll down and press X on any games with 0 score
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 12:21:24 PM
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6083/68719437ak0.jpg)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 19, 2008, 12:26:48 PM
Gears 2 theme is ugly
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 12:35:43 PM
man, i think i'm gonna use the netflix thing a lot, quality is good

i forgot i had a 360 remote

even though i have my pc hooked up to the tv and could stream through that, the remote is better and easier

just loaded up like a dozen movies, haha

Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 19, 2008, 12:36:44 PM
i find using jpeg better with nxe for themes.

just pick something that have the picture in the far right and you should be fine.

if only i can turn off this huge like xbox silver plate.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 12:45:09 PM
Someone find me a 1 month Netflix code
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 19, 2008, 12:46:50 PM
That Kingdom of whatever game where you play with Avatars is terrible.  It's like a worse Animal Crossing.  Only good part is that you can go around kicking people as a giant avatar.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 19, 2008, 12:47:49 PM
Someone find me a one month gold card  :-\

Being broke as fuck sucks.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 19, 2008, 12:50:34 PM
BTW, I'm impressed.

First of all, the download was ridiculously fast considering it was a complete firmware overhaul. It was literally like 2-3 seconds. Wow. Definitely beats a major Sony update, that's for sure. PS3 installs take at least fifteen minutes at the most.

Second of all, it definitely doesn't look as ugly as I remember. I still prefer the XMB, but it became immediately apparent how aged the old system was almost immediately after downloading the new interface.

I really want to see what Netflix and the gold functionality has to offer with the new dashboard.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 12:54:02 PM
Amazon has 13 month cards for $38 going on now
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on November 19, 2008, 12:56:08 PM
I installed Rock Band 2 and HOLY SHIT THE SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY SILENT
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Post by: Smooth Groove on November 19, 2008, 12:59:13 PM
Do you still have to sign up for this shit or does it just install when you're hooked to the internet? 
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 19, 2008, 12:59:55 PM
Amazon has 13 month cards for $38 going on now

Wow, I might have to get it once I get paid again.

It might give me a reason to turn on the 360. That and Fable 2. And I sorta want to play some Halo 3 online.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 19, 2008, 01:03:23 PM
Netflix is cool, but it's really limited.  Not worth paying 'till the selection really expands, which may take YEARS.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 01:08:44 PM
if you already have netflix, though, it is a swell bonus
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bloodwake on November 19, 2008, 01:09:01 PM
Netflix is cool, but it's really limited.  Not worth paying 'till the selection really expands, which may take YEARS.

So the selection is limited? Thanks, I'll pass on busting my ass to get this shit right now then.

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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 01:11:12 PM
i think the selection is okay, if you like older movies it's awesome

i just put la vie en rose on my instant queue, in hd no less
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 01:12:21 PM
The HD selection is limited, you still have access to the lesser vids too. I am not registering until I get me a month trial code, which seem to be absent from the internet.
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Post by: Bebpo on November 19, 2008, 01:20:09 PM
Anyone tried installing Gears 2 yet?

Not that there's any real loading except when you die, but still curious.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 19, 2008, 01:24:24 PM
it also has decent selection of Korean films.  Gonna watch JSA tonight <3
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Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 01:44:10 PM
homo
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on November 19, 2008, 01:45:15 PM
I only have 2 gigs after installing RB2.
So I guess I really turned it into my Rock Band Box.

Rock Band platform :bow2
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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 02:25:19 PM
I love the new interface.  The blades interface of old was beginning to look dated and cluttered compared to the Wii and PS3.  The avatars are lame and it sucks that they are mandatory.  I love the install feature, my only gripe is that you need to change discs. 
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Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 02:27:25 PM
They have to do that, otherwise people can just rent and rip
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Post by: Kestastrophe on November 19, 2008, 03:27:32 PM
Just finished watching a Netflix movie. The quality is about the same as the PC streaming quality and it too less than a minute for the video to prompt and buffer. Awesome.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 03:32:52 PM
This shit is the fucking bomb. Got 3 installs with 74gb remaining.

Anyone play Fable II yet off an install? Wondering if the menus are faster...
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 03:36:45 PM
One thing they need to fix is being able to close the disc drive without it automatically launching the game when its not needed if you have it installed. Or is that already possible?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on November 19, 2008, 03:50:20 PM
Already possible. It's in the options
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Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 19, 2008, 04:51:06 PM
I was really only looking forward to the party system, but I really like the new dash as a whole. I thought I'd just use the Guide button for everything since the blades are now there, but I only need that for the friends list. It's so fast, it's nice to have my XBLA shit and my achievements appear right away. The new achievement listing thing is awesome.

It's lame that only one pic from a theme appears in your background - why not let you pick which one you want, or have the different little tier things each use one of the blade's pics? I never bought a theme, but still.
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Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 19, 2008, 05:04:53 PM
WTF, every time I try to download anything it says it can't retrieve info from XBox Live, status code 80072ee2
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Post by: hyp on November 19, 2008, 05:06:41 PM
love everything about the new dash.  i'm gay for slick looking pretty apple type shit.

netflix is awesome as fuck.  great documentaries available to download, a few in HD even.  i'm diggin' it 100%  could care less about avatars.  but everything seems faster and squeaky clean.
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Post by: drew on November 19, 2008, 05:41:54 PM
omg the new guide is so awesome
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Post by: ch1nchilla on November 19, 2008, 05:49:24 PM
Loving it so far... It's a huge step up. I'm surprisingly even a fan of the avatars.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 06:15:44 PM
Already possible. It's in the options

Preesh man...so much better.

Installed:

Gears 2
Mass Effect
GTA4
Banjo N&B
Halo 3
L4D
Bioshock
Fallout 3
Fable 2
Dead Rising
Too Human
PGR4

Still got 25 gb left...
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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 06:22:17 PM
Man, my 360 is whisper quiet now with these installs.  Before it sounded like a jet engine when I booted it up.
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Post by: Bebpo on November 19, 2008, 06:47:35 PM
People installing,

Comment on effects of installing!  Someone needs to make a site that says the effects for installing each game.  No point in a 10 min install if it doesn't do anything.


Also do they sell those transfer cables?  And do you need 2 X360s to use them?  I still got my 20giger, so at most I can install 1 game at a time.

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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 06:54:52 PM
You only need one 360.  And the transfer cable are not sold separately, they only come with the hard-drive.  There are some hacks out there though.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: originalz on November 19, 2008, 06:58:11 PM
Any idea if Netflix is IP locked?
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 07:01:10 PM

Comment on effects of installing!  Someone needs to make a site that says the effects for installing each game.  No point in a 10 min install if it doesn't do anything.
Rock Band 2 load times cut by 1/3.  Fallout 3 seems marginally faster.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 07:04:32 PM
If someone needs a transfer cable PM me...
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Post by: trh on November 19, 2008, 07:05:16 PM
People installing,

Comment on effects of installing!  Someone needs to make a site that says the effects for installing each game.  No point in a 10 min install if it doesn't do anything.

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=290745

Best part about it is not having to hear the disc drive.
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Post by: Trent Dole on November 19, 2008, 07:05:59 PM
The Bully port's loading times are definitely improved.
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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 07:12:06 PM
Installs have been surprisingly fast too.
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 07:13:48 PM
yeah, both fallout 3 and left 4 dead took less than five minutes each for me
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Post by: pilonv1 on November 19, 2008, 07:27:24 PM
Rock band & NBA 2k9 load times are much better. Installs are reasonably short too.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on November 19, 2008, 07:58:22 PM
Ninja Gaiden 2's load times are much better.  The time from dying to continuing to playing again is significantly shorter.

Sucks shit that Crackdown doesn't install.  I hope there's a patch or something for that.
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Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 19, 2008, 08:28:40 PM
I changed my mind. The new OS is kinda hot once you get used to it. :drool
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Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on November 19, 2008, 08:39:57 PM
I installed Banjo and some of the loads are like halved. It's awesome.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:07:32 PM
streaming netflix ftw. I can watch all of hercules the tv show now!
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Post by: Vizzys on November 19, 2008, 09:09:56 PM
streaming netflix ftw. I can watch all of hercules the tv show now!

i agree, I started the free trial just to see how the streaming is (pretty decent) and im also probably gonna stick with it and have some blurays sent here to watch
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
ONLY ONE MAN DARED TO CHALLENGE THEIR POWER!! HERCULES!

"DAMN U HERA!"
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:12:39 PM
streaming netflix ftw. I can watch all of hercules the tv show now!

i agree, I started the free trial just to see how the streaming is (pretty decent) and im also probably gonna stick with it and have some blurays sent here to watch

Easily my favorite new feature on xbox live. Even on blah DSL over a wireless connection its without a hitch and at LEAST broadcast quality.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 19, 2008, 09:13:17 PM
Already possible. It's in the options

Preesh man...so much better.

Installed:

Gears 2
Mass Effect
GTA4
Banjo N&B
Halo 3
L4D
Bioshock
Fallout 3
Fable 2
Dead Rising
Too Human
PGR4

Still got 25 gb left...

Do you really play all those games regularly? :-\
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 09:15:11 PM
yeah, i'm just gonna install what i am currently playing

RB2
CoD5
L4D
FO3
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:15:28 PM
haha, now console gamers can experience the NIGHT OF INSTALLS PC gamers enjoy every time they get a new rig. Never gonna play em but OMG GAMES
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:16:41 PM
man, so cool just watch HERCULES whenever I want. NOSTALGIA
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 19, 2008, 09:17:32 PM
Also, 30 Rock Season 1 and 2!
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Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:18:52 PM
I have those on DVD, this is great cause I can watch stuff id never buy, like XENA Lesbian Warriors
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Post by: CurseoftheGods on November 19, 2008, 09:20:16 PM
yeah, i'm just gonna install what i am currently playing

RB2
CoD5
L4D
FO3

Same here.

Rock Band 2
Gears 2
Fable 2
Virtua Fighter 5
Dead or Alive 4
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Post by: Joe Molotov on November 19, 2008, 09:20:52 PM
haha, now console gamers can experience the NIGHT OF INSTALLS PC gamers enjoy every time they get a new rig. Never gonna play em but OMG GAMES

 :lol

When I got my 1TB drive a few months ago, I was digging games out of the closet I forgot I even had anymore to install.
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Post by: Vizzys on November 19, 2008, 09:21:02 PM
i dont like how half the movies I want to watch "are not streamable on xbox" though
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
so you can stream the office in HD

where the hell are the blu ray sets

i've been holding off buying them on dvd since season 2 in anticipation
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 19, 2008, 09:28:52 PM
i dont like how half the movies I want to watch "are not streamable on xbox" though

HERCULES WORKS
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 09:32:51 PM
i have an eclectic mix of movies lined up for instant watch

goin south
the stranger
sleeper
to hell and back
every which way but loose
any which way you can
our man flint
in like flint
duck, you sucker
kelley's heroes
la vie en rose
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Post by: archie4208 on November 19, 2008, 09:50:37 PM
i dont like how half the movies I want to watch "are not streamable on xbox" though
Blame Sony. :(
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Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 19, 2008, 09:55:34 PM
8 player party chat is completely amazing.


Also are all 20 community games supposed to be buyable right now? Because buying and downloading trial are both greyed out for me, but people on GAF are speaking as if they are playing at least some of them. I managed to rummage around the menus and download the trial for one game without getting a glitch, but even then Buy was greyed out.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 19, 2008, 10:09:39 PM
Already possible. It's in the options

Preesh man...so much better.

Installed:

Gears 2
Mass Effect
GTA4
Banjo N&B
Halo 3
L4D
Bioshock
Fallout 3
Fable 2
Dead Rising
Too Human
PGR4

Still got 25 gb left...

Do you really play all those games regularly? :-\

Nah...that's almost my entire collection. Was just trying to see what all I could fit on there.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 19, 2008, 10:15:08 PM
so when i just logged on to the netflix streaming it forced an update

now it tells me my connection is shit (even though i have rr turbo), sound drops out every few seconds, movie stutters

 :-\

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Post by: muckhole on November 19, 2008, 10:20:17 PM

HERCULES WORKS

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/hotgraham/herc_herc_09.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/hotgraham/herc_newtontoot_04.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/hotgraham/herco5-2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/hotgraham/herc_herc_15.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/hotgraham/Cujoisreallyhurt.jpg)

Hercules!
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Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on November 19, 2008, 10:28:52 PM
Oh sweet jesus the installs are a fucking godsend.  No more crazy jet engine noises just silence..... *sniff* 

It's a whole new experience.  :-*
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Post by: Rman on November 19, 2008, 11:12:16 PM
i dont like how half the movies I want to watch "are not streamable on xbox" though
Blame Sony. :(
That's incorrect.  The licensing deal did not include the 360 as a stream able device.

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There's a lot being written about the disappearance of Sony films from Xbox's Netflix streaming service, and most of it is wrong.

Several blogs have suggested that Sony pulled movies from Columbia Pictures, owned by Sony, because it has a problem with Microsoft or the Xbox. That isn't the case. It turns out that Netflix simply didn't get a licensing deal done with Sony that included the Xbox or some of Netflix's other distribution partners, according to sources close to the situation. This is a bad goof on Netflix's part.

"This issue is not specific to Xbox or any other individual platform," the company said in an e-mail statement on Wednesday evening. "Sony Pictures is currently in discussions with the relevant parties to resolve certain licensing matters related to the distribution of its motion pictures. Given the ongoing nature of these discussions, we don't think it is appropriate to comment further at this time."

Steve Swasey, Netflix's spokesman, refused to discuss any specific studio licensing deals but did say that titles "come in and out of licensing all the time." He acknowledged that some movies once offered as part of the Netflix streaming service on Xbox aren't there anymore. He said the company hopes it's only temporary.

Netflix has done a great job of moving streaming movies from the Internet to TV sets with the Netflix Player from Roku and by partnering to offer its streaming service via Xbox.

But one of the main complaints I have with the streaming service is that it's still light on titles. If Netflix loses those they already have, they're frustrating customers and hurting themselves. This is the kind of basic blocking and tackling the Netflix guys are typically so good at.

(Note to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: Don't flub this kind of thing. I'm sure you're aware some of the studios were lukewarm about Xbox offering Netflix and would have preferred to see Microsoft build its own film offering).

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10102728-93.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10102728-93.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: GilloD on November 19, 2008, 11:23:49 PM
I like this. Netflix is good. Installs are fun. Locked up once or twice.

I REALLY like the "lighter" pop-up when you hit the XBox button.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:26:16 PM
Avoid browsing the Friends List for now if you dont want you box freezing up (but not locking up)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Greatness Gone on November 19, 2008, 11:28:09 PM
Installed Mirror's Edge. Basically no difference in loading times so far.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Sceneman on November 19, 2008, 11:41:24 PM
how long do installs take? I dont have time to read this thread

I suppose I should just go turn on my xbox
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Sceneman on November 19, 2008, 11:43:34 PM
and that Hercules looks mad sweet
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:43:38 PM
About as long as it takes for a good wank
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Sceneman on November 19, 2008, 11:44:11 PM
so it varies huh
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: demi on November 19, 2008, 11:44:24 PM
For sure
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: cool breeze on November 20, 2008, 12:00:35 AM
Banjo was really quick.  Faster than most optional or mandatory PS3 installs and this was 6+ gigs.

I'm not even joking...wow, that's really sad.  How the fuck does that happen? ridiculous
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 20, 2008, 12:10:34 AM
Netflix streaming is my favorite part, hands down. Sure, my selection is largely restricted to things like Hercules, Xena, SeaQuest, Sliders, but there's some good stuff there too!
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: The Sceneman on November 20, 2008, 12:14:35 AM
alright made my faget avatar, it sort of looks like me
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 20, 2008, 12:15:42 AM
mine is pretty close to me, cept I dont have a jacket that nice. I should get one. Then next halloween I can just go as myself and say im dressed as my Xbox Avatar :(
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 20, 2008, 12:22:17 AM
haha, now console gamers can experience the NIGHT OF INSTALLS PC gamers enjoy every time they get a new rig. Never gonna play em but OMG GAMES

:lol i've done this so often.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: siamesedreamer on November 20, 2008, 01:28:42 AM
The party system works really well.

Man, I just can't get over how awesome this new set up is.

 :bow MS :bow2
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: brawndolicious on November 20, 2008, 03:24:17 AM
I hope that by the next update they allow you to download the full X360 games to your HDD a week before a game comes out so you don't have to sit and wait 10 minutes for it to install once you get it.  Obviously, you would get a code from wherever you pre-order the game.  Might be too much to ask with the fear of piracy but if it's doing a disk check, it should be fine I guess.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Bildi on November 20, 2008, 04:08:53 AM
mine is pretty close to me, cept I dont have a jacket that nice. I should get one. Then next halloween I can just go as myself and say im dressed as my Xbox Avatar :(

:rofl

Make sure to take pics.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: originalz on November 20, 2008, 05:14:33 AM
Based on some research I've done, it appears that that other people are experiencing the no visual problem.  The common factor is that they all have Samsung TVs, including myself.

This is...annoying...
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: originalz on November 20, 2008, 06:19:21 AM
I hooked my TV up to my SDTV.

NETFLIX IS NOT IP LOCKED!!!  The online site is, but you can use a proxy.  It'll stream to the 360 no problem.

This is absolutely awesome, so many movies and TV shows I can watch now!
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: MCD on November 20, 2008, 06:21:58 AM
yeah, many uk gaffers did the same.

btw instead of switching tvs, why didn't you switch cables?
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: dark1x on November 20, 2008, 08:04:13 AM
Absolutely love the new interface.  Everything feels so much quicker.  It actually makes me want to purchase more games on the 360 over any other platform simply due to the experience of using the console.  The old dashboard was so slow and clunky in comparison.  Even the avatar system isn't that bad.  It's actually far more useful than the Miis ever could be simply because the 360 is so much more "connected".

Now I just need to find a 120gb drive.  With the rate at which they are disappearing, I hope Microsoft has a larger drive in the wings.  My 20gb drive just isn't going to cut it.

I still can't believe that my launch 360 actually made it this far...

Banjo was really quick.  Faster than most optional or mandatory PS3 installs and this was 6+ gigs.

I'm not even joking...wow, that's really sad.  How the fuck does that happen? ridiculous
There is actually a good reason for it.  PS3 installs have more in line with PC installs in that the installer copies a selected group of files to the hard drive.  The problem is, copying a large number of smaller files takes significantly more time than copying one large file.  This holds quite true on the PC side.  It's simply a limitation of the technology.  The reason games like DMC4 take so much damn time is that Capcom decided to copy over a huge number of small files.  It's the same reason why some PC games take ages to install while others finish quickly.  If you want to experience pain try installing the PC version of Shin Sangoku Musou 5.  >_<

NXE, however, essentially creates a disc image on the hard drive (a single file).  This approach is MUCH faster.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: T234 on November 20, 2008, 09:08:05 AM
i have an eclectic mix of movies lined up for instant watch

goin south
the stranger
sleeper
to hell and back
every which way but loose
any which way you can
our man flint
in like flint
duck, you sucker
kelley's heroes
la vie en rose
HELLZ YEAH CLINT EASTWOOD BITCH HIGH FIVES EEL
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Draft on November 20, 2008, 09:09:59 AM
Anyone looking for a new 120gb:

Circuit City is selling them for $99, and they have stacks of $15 off $100 purchases at the registers. Got mine yesterday with a box of Junior Mints for like $90.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: tiesto on November 20, 2008, 09:24:47 AM
Really like the new interface, it's very smooth, things feel more responsive (the blades always felt rife with slowdown, especially when scrolling through lists). Only problem is that, I've noticed when I was looking at my friends list, and viewing the members of a party, then canceling, there were times where the interface locked up for almost a minute.

The avatars are a bit naff, seem very "mii-too" (I'm sure that pun has been made a billion times already)... though my friend made a cool Joker avatar. And some of the features (buck teeth, big lips, hook nose) make it easy to recreate ethnic stereotypes  :P
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: patrickula on November 20, 2008, 09:48:50 AM
I'm impressed, NXE is great.  Good jon MS  :american
The Netflix HD streaming worked really well and while the avatars need more clothes, they aren't that bad and I'm sure they'll encourage more "regular" people to use the system and Live.  The party system is rad and the interface looks alot better, and is much more responsive.  The guide looks great now.
Some things are a bit confusing but it's not bad.
And it installed pretty quickly too.  I need to get a bigger hard drive so I can install some games.
The PS3 is such a joke  :-\
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: Draft on November 20, 2008, 10:14:47 AM
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/Genuinely%20Draft/avatar-body.png)
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: hyp on November 20, 2008, 12:08:18 PM
post that in the cigarillo thread, draft.   :lol
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: dark1x on November 20, 2008, 12:19:09 PM
Just got a 120gb HDD for $99 at Best Buy (price matched CC).  Now I can really start enjoying NXE.
Title: Re: So evidently the new 360 dashboard launches wednesday....
Post by: ManaByte on November 20, 2008, 07:31:35 PM
i dont like how half the movies I want to watch "are not streamable on xbox" though
Blame Sony. :(
That's incorrect.  The licensing deal did not include the 360 as a stream able device.

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There's a lot being written about the disappearance of Sony films from Xbox's Netflix streaming service, and most of it is wrong.

Several blogs have suggested that Sony pulled movies from Columbia Pictures, owned by Sony, because it has a problem with Microsoft or the Xbox. That isn't the case. It turns out that Netflix simply didn't get a licensing deal done with Sony that included the Xbox or some of Netflix's other distribution partners, according to sources close to the situation. This is a bad goof on Netflix's part.

"This issue is not specific to Xbox or any other individual platform," the company said in an e-mail statement on Wednesday evening. "Sony Pictures is currently in discussions with the relevant parties to resolve certain licensing matters related to the distribution of its motion pictures. Given the ongoing nature of these discussions, we don't think it is appropriate to comment further at this time."

Steve Swasey, Netflix's spokesman, refused to discuss any specific studio licensing deals but did say that titles "come in and out of licensing all the time." He acknowledged that some movies once offered as part of the Netflix streaming service on Xbox aren't there anymore. He said the company hopes it's only temporary.

Netflix has done a great job of moving streaming movies from the Internet to TV sets with the Netflix Player from Roku and by partnering to offer its streaming service via Xbox.

But one of the main complaints I have with the streaming service is that it's still light on titles. If Netflix loses those they already have, they're frustrating customers and hurting themselves. This is the kind of basic blocking and tackling the Netflix guys are typically so good at.

(Note to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: Don't flub this kind of thing. I'm sure you're aware some of the studios were lukewarm about Xbox offering Netflix and would have preferred to see Microsoft build its own film offering).

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10102728-93.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10102728-93.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0)

Saw this as a comment on Engadget:
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This is the equivalent of Sony licensing their movies to HBO but saying that DirectTV subscribers are not allowed to view Sony's movies on HBO.