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Xbox 360 Metro Update Dashboard Impressions

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature article:

"Well, despite the fact that it didn’t quite roll out early in the morning as planned, Microsoft has finally provided Xbox 360 users around the world with a bold new interface, the first one being introduced for the system in three years. But this isn’t just a basic menu upgrade that features a bunch of gimmicky stuff. No, believe it or not, it’s actually quite useful, especially if you’ve been looking for new ways to exploit the usage of your Kinect. That said, it isn’t quite perfect, but Microsoft is certainly getting there. Once you download and install the new interface (which prompts automatically and only takes a few minutes at best), you’ll notice a screen featuring a big window in the middle and four smaller windows, two on each side of it. Usually, the bigger screen is saved for highlights, while the smaller ones indicate games that just came out, or other advertised content. Now, it’s no secret that Microsoft has become notorious with ads and promotions, and the new interface has plenty of them. That said, they don’t entirely clutter the space here, and you can skip through menus rather easily."

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UltimaEnder4521d ago

I actually really like the new style and color scheme...

limewax4521d ago

My one complaint is the tab you use to launch a game is 1/4 the size of a massive love film advert that is sitting right next to it. It just makes it feel less gaming focused to me

UltimaEnder4521d ago

I agree with that, maybe that will balance out over time...

gamingdroid4521d ago

Well the console is no longer aimed at "gamers only" now. The same a PC isn't just for gaming.

I don't see why that is an issue?

If anything, my Xbox 360 is one tricked out Swiss tool now.

Am I missing something?

LaurenKB1234521d ago

Looking forward to all Microsoft's software to have similar graphical styles...

kevnb4521d ago

I hate it, they better not go overboard with this garbage on windows...

Dr Face Doctor4521d ago

You might not want to google Windows 8.

kevnb4521d ago

Ya tried the alpha build, quickly found a way to disable that atrocious start menu via reg edit. Cant understand the disagrees, metro is fugly and inefficient. On Xbox the ads are the main focus lol.

Focus4521d ago

Maybe its because I like moving with the times, but the moment I updated to the NXE from the Blades, I never looked back, I absolutely loved it and thought those who were complaining about missing the blades were just letting nostalgia get the best of them.
As much as I loved the NXE, I'm totally in love with the new Metro.
For those of you who don't have a 360, you should know that its more than just a new look, it really feels new and very upgraded. Xbox Live has become the dashboard if i can put it that way. Now pressing X to view the details of the game in the disc tray not only lets you install the game and view achievements, but also lets you view downloadable content for the game, rate the game out of 5, check out videos and pictures of the game and check out related games. And all in one section.
My only grievance is that they still haven't gotten around the menus and stuff blocking my themes! I want to be able to see more of my background. It's a trivial grievance but a grievance nonetheless.
I love the bing photos though

IronFistChinMi4521d ago

I agree with all of that. I'd just add that I'm also very impressed with the way Kinect & WP7 have been integrated too.

Love Bing photos as well, pretty much the main reason I switched from Google on my pc!

gamingdroid4521d ago

My biggest gripe is definitely the theme and the ability to customize more.

That said, I think the newer themes should be designed around the new dash. I'm not sure what MS can do as they have so much content to show and yet I feel there is plenty of space left.

BuffMordecai4521d ago (Edited 4521d ago )

The last dashboard was a lot better organized, but I'll give it time.

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg4h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv724h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

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Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast6h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood5h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK2h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

gold_drake1h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

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Chatting Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered with Suda51

CGM Writes: While we were over at PAX East, we were able to sit down with Goichi Suda (Suda51) and talk about the upcoming remaster of Shadows of the Damned

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