Author Topic: Xbox LIVE Fall Public Preview Program (Read 2717 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** October 12, 2011, 03:20:49 PM »

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Xbox LIVE Public Preview Program

At E3 we announced the new Xbox LIVE dashboard which will deliver intuitive navigation, increased responsiveness and improved engagement with Xbox experiences – all beginning this holiday. Now that our work on the dashboard is almost complete, we are announcing an open call for all Xbox LIVE members to register to participate in a preview program to help us test the system. This is an important program as we continually strive to ensure the reliability of a service that reaches tens of millions globally. We could not do so without the ongoing help of our great community.

Once this program is kicked off, an update will be pushed to your console that will contain select dashboard features, including:

New design with integrated Kinect voice and gesture controls
Beacons
Facebook Sharing
Cloud Storage for Game Saves and Xbox LIVE Profile
Other features and entertainment partner apps may come into view during the program period.

Note: A console in the program is expected to remain fully compatible with standard retail consoles not in the program. (e.g. party chat will function)

For those familiar with previous registrations for our program, we have a new model for registering your consoles this year. The new model is a more automated process that should make it easier for you. We will not ask you to type in your console information upon initial registration; once you are approved to participate in the program, look for details on our portal about how to register your console.

Click here for the initial register for the Public Preview.

The latest information will be available to you via the www.connect.microsoft.com/xboxliveupdate program portal.

https://connect.microsoft.com/XboxLIVEUpdate
http://majornelson.com/2011/10/12/xbox-live-public-preview-program/

iconoclast · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:26:32 PM »

cloud storage

Could be mighty useful for me. Or useless. I'm not sure yet.

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:28:48 PM »

Better link...

https://connect.microsoft.com/XboxLIVEUpdate/Survey/NominationSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=13439&ProgramID=7316

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:51:35 PM »

Do I get a free copy of Reach?

Mupepe · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:53:38 PM »

"This program is not open for self nomination"

wtf?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:03:40 PM »

Nvm I'm registered. Woo hoo

drew · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:10:17 PM »

why would you want to deal with that awful new dashboard before you absolutely had to

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:11:24 PM »

Quote from: drew on October 12, 2011, 04:10:17 PM

why would you want to deal with that awful new dashboard before you absolutely had to

It's supposedly faster than the current one. That alone is appeal enough for me.

demi · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:13:24 PM »

new dashboard is sexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxy

Mupepe · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:13:40 PM »

Quote from: drew on October 12, 2011, 04:10:17 PM

why would you want to deal with that awful new dashboard before you absolutely had to

because when i jack off I'll spray it all over your fucking face! wooooooooooo hoooooooooooo!

chronovore · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:31:15 PM »

I got up to the Agree To Terms, and then the "Continue" is unresponsive. Probably a Safari problem. Maybe the Archangel Steven Jobs will fix it for me.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:32:46 PM »

I got in

drew · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:51:33 PM »

just signed up for this now you can't jack in my face mup hows them apples taste bitch

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:07:18 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 12, 2011, 03:53:38 PM

"This program is not open for self nomination"

wtf?

how do i get past this

patrickula · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:10:41 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on October 12, 2011, 07:07:18 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on October 12, 2011, 03:53:38 PM
"This program is not open for self nomination"

wtf?

how do i get past this

I would also like to know this

pilonv1 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:23:15 PM »

I got it when I used the links stoney or demi posted

When I used the link on Major Nelsons site it worked. Can't explain it

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:33:10 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 12, 2011, 07:23:15 PM

I got it when I used the links stoney or demi posted

When I used the link on Major Nelsons site it worked. Can't explain it

Same here, Larry had the hookup

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:37:45 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 12, 2011, 07:23:15 PM

I got it when I used the links stoney or demi posted

When I used the link on Major Nelsons site it worked. Can't explain it

same

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:40:50 PM »

Fuck you guys, like I know why. My link worked for me... lol

pilonv1 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:02:45 PM »

not blaming you boss

Mupepe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:06:06 PM »

i used the link from GAF and it worked. None of the ones in this thread worked for me.

patrickula · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:37:57 PM »

Following the link from Major Nelson worked, thanks.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2011, 05:12:31 PM »

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"If you have been accepted in the Xbox LIVE Preview program: Sign into Connect.microsoft.com for details on how to register your console"

https://connect.microsoft.com/XboxLIVEUpdate/content/content.aspx?ContentID=26574

Basically you get a key from the site. Enter the key on the 360 and then download a small app. Run the app and it registers your console.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:21:42 PM »

New Dash is available now if you are in the preview program. Just log on and you will be prompted to update.

Xbox.com has also been reworked if you sign in there to reflect the new dash.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:27:31 PM »

My initial thought is much more snappy and responsive. As fast as I click the analog stick the selection on screen moves. It was always delayed with the prior dash.

No youtube in this though which I thought they said was supposed to be in it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:33:04 PM »

There are some things I don't like though. Like I can't figure out how to go to just Xbox Live Arcade titles but maybe that's just because I'm not use to it.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:35:45 PM »

Remember that if you're in the private beta program you're under nda and that MS can do whatever they want if you leak info. I wouldn't say shit.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 10, 2011, 03:35:45 PM

Remember that if you're in the private beta program you're under nda and that MS can do whatever they want if you leak info. I wouldn't say shit.

I ain't scared.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I guarantee they ain't looking at the bore

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512 MB for cloud storage.

And yeah maybe I'm being dumb but I just can't find a way to just look at xbox live arcade games. It seems to lump all games together. If that's true somebody needs to whine about that.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:47:06 PM »

I'm not getting an update prompt.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:52:13 PM »

Maybe they are rolling it out in stages but plenty of people have it on gaf and I got it too.

demi · « **Reply #30 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:53:56 PM »

Do a Network Test...

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** November 10, 2011, 05:30:41 PM »

This dash is GREAT.

demi · « **Reply #32 on:** November 10, 2011, 05:45:08 PM »

It's really cluttered to navigate...

MCD · « **Reply #33 on:** November 10, 2011, 05:46:39 PM »

Better get used to it.

Windows 8/Windows Phone/Xbox: One interface.

Or just get a PS3.

demi · « **Reply #34 on:** November 10, 2011, 05:50:54 PM »

You can publish achievements / completed games etc. on Facebook... now I can truly showcase it on the internet

pilonv1 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 10, 2011, 06:21:44 PM »

New xbox.com is up too - you can turn off auto-renewal

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Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** November 10, 2011, 06:30:21 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on November 10, 2011, 06:21:44 PM

New xbox.com is up too - you can turn off auto-renewal :

You can delete your card from the new dash too

pilonv1 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 15, 2011, 06:31:15 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 10, 2011, 05:45:08 PM

It's really cluttered to navigate...

I'm finding this too. Took me forever to find Redeem Code today, and there's no XBLA section anymore, it's just games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #38 on:** November 15, 2011, 08:30:53 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on November 15, 2011, 06:31:15 AM

Quote from: demi on November 10, 2011, 05:45:08 PM
It's really cluttered to navigate...

I'm finding this too. Took me forever to find Redeem Code today, and there's no XBLA section anymore, it's just games.

You can sort by just XBLA games by picking game type in the games menu but I agree it does make it confusin. If they don't fix that, they will see a drop in XBLA sales and then wonder why.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #39 on:** November 18, 2011, 12:34:59 AM »

There was an update today for this but no real visible changes or additions. One neat thing though is that all the preview people get UFC 139 for free on Saturday on xbox live streaming. You just have to order it on the dash.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #40 on:** November 18, 2011, 05:13:30 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on November 18, 2011, 12:34:59 AM

There was an update today for this but no real visible changes or additions. One neat thing though is that all the preview people get UFC 139 for free on Saturday on xbox live streaming. You just have to order it on the dash.

You also have to provide a credit card in order to get UFC 139, paypal doesn't work only credit cards work it seems. I'm gonna get a virtual one just so I can watch it free. No more expensive beers/drinks/food to see a good fight.

chronovore · « **Reply #41 on:** November 18, 2011, 06:25:08 AM »

That's ironic. I'd love to go out to a sports bar and buy greasy food and expensive beers, just to be able to enjoy the fights in a group, live.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #42 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:28:18 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on November 18, 2011, 03:21:08 PM

Hey, I got this email a few days ago:

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You are in theXbox LIVE Update Fall 2011 Public Preview Program and according to our records you haven’t yet completed the console registration process. We’ve released the latest dashboard update to this “select” audience so if you haven’t completed all the steps to get your console added, you’re missing out. But don’t worry, there’s still time to getengaged today – don’t delay, it’s simple to log into the Connect Portal and look for the detailed information under the Announcements section on the Home page:Starting 11/1 - Console Registrationshttp://connect.microsoft.com/xboxliveupdate

So, am I in this program or what? When I click the link it tells me to goto my pending actions but theres no link fr that.

Did you enter the code on the website and download the registration app on the 360?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #43 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:00:54 PM »

If you are in the preview program you get ufc 140 for free. Just have to order it via the ufc app.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #44 on:** December 11, 2011, 01:44:52 PM »

Youtube app is up.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #45 on:** December 11, 2011, 02:21:43 PM »

are those Halo Reach New Format beta discs worth anything? got one on my shelf that's doing nothing

demi · « **Reply #46 on:** December 11, 2011, 02:57:51 PM »

They are coasters, you cant run them on Xboxes anymore due to some update.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #47 on:** December 11, 2011, 06:54:10 PM »

oh yeah, sold my reach code from that.

maybe in 50 years it'll be the holy grail of some dude. 401k, here i come

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #48 on:** December 13, 2011, 05:22:51 PM »

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New Apps now available for your Xbox 360

Following up on last weeks Xbox 360 system update, today we have released the following twelve customized entertainment apps to the Xbox LIVE service:

blinkbox (UK): blinkbox gives access to a wide range of movies online. With more than 10,000 movies titles movie fans can watch their favorite films immediately with no additional subscription required.

iHeartRadio (U.S.): Listen to more than 800 of the nation’s most popular live broadcast radio stations from 150 U.S. cities with iHeartRadio.

MSN Video (Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico and UK): MSN brings you the latest breaking news, sports, celebrity gossip and more from around the globe.

MSNBC.com (U.S.): MSNBC.com bring you the best of NBC News, MSNBC, Fox Sports, Access Hollywood, original programming and more, on-demand and up-to-date 24/7/365.

MUZU.TV (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and UK): MUZU.TV the music video site, offers nearly 80,000 music videos at your command. Brand new releases from the world’s biggest artists, great music videos from every decade, up and coming bands and the latest music news and interviews.

Rogers On Demand (Canada): Rogers On Demand provides select TV shows and movies to everyone for FREE. Rogers customers can also catch up on their favorite premium programming anytime, from anywhere in Canada.

SBS ON DEMAND (Australia): SBS ON DEMAND is a catch up TV service that lets you watch full episodes, of your favorite SBS television programs.

TMZ (Canada, U.S.): Your all-access pass to the latest TMZ entertainment stories and breaking news videos everyone is talking about!

RTVE (Spain): Complete episodes from series, news programs, documentaries and the best Spanish audiovisual content from RTVE.

Verizon FiOS TV (U.S.): Get Verizon FiOS TV with 26 live channels like MTV, Spike, Food Network, Comedy Central, HBO, CNN and Nickelodeon – with more to come. Plus with Kinect, change channels with your voice.

YouTube (Available in 24 countries globally**): From your favorite web original video to gaming tips, a universe of compelling content is available through YouTube on Xbox LIVE.

*Xbox LIVE Gold membership and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required. Kinect functionality available with select Xbox LIVE content and varies by feature and country. For additional details and availability, see http://www.xbox.com/live.
** YouTube available in the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany , Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, South Africa.

FIOS TV is pretty neat. I thought I had to pay for this but it just seems to be working. The channels just appear on my xbox I guess because I already subscribe to FIOS.

edit: although mine doesn't seem to be HD for some reason.

edit2: some channels are hd and some aren't. Like I can get ESPN HD.

chronovore · « **Reply #49 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:49:36 PM »

But do you get ESPN 8, "The Ocho" in HD?

Mupepe · « **Reply #50 on:** December 14, 2011, 04:25:18 PM »

I'm gonna have to check out verizon fios tv. Hell yes! maybe I won't have to get cable

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