Experience a taste of the New Xbox Experience Now

Microsoft wants everyone to get a taste of the New Xbox Experience, set to debut on Xbox Live late this fall. They want the experience to be as easy as possible, so they've included an update on their site briefing you on what the update will do, using the nifty New Xbox Experience Dashboard style.

[rebirthofcaos]

mmmmm... it tastes as crap..so..rr.y will vomit......................... ...............

[Shadow Man]

so you tasted crap before? After all ur a Droid.

[Porno Decepticon]

I'm sure you've tasted crap as well, I mean after all your console just survived 3 flops in a row.

[KiddyBrownTurd]

Liar, Lesbian Sword, and Hazey? U talkin bout those?

[GiantEnemyLobster]

Exclusively on Xbox 360.

[Freezingduck]

What's worst than looking at yourself every time you turn on your console? Looking at an AVATARD

[militant07]

ROFL

[Porno Decepticon]

Sorry GreenTurd, Ninja Gaiden, Too Flop and Infinite Floppery, all successful in flopping one after another, congrats, you're xbox 360 now has no purpose to exist.

[Munky]

If you really want to know what new features the new update will include, watch the E3 demo they had, it was really informative and outlined some of the major features (Netflix, party system, the new layout, avatars) pretty well.

[TheColbertinator]

I still prefer the look of the old one but I need to get a hands-on with the new update

edit:Well the cascading interface on the new one is strange to me.Reminds me of the Mac.If I like it I'll keep it.If not I'll switch back to the old one.

[Munky]

I kinda like the cleaner style of the update, but it would be nice if users had the option to choose the old look but have access to the new feautures through additional blades

[Willio]

Once you take the update, you can not revert back.

[StephanieBBB]

Nah I think the old look was very plain and boring. But It may have been easier to navigate who knows untill we can try this new interface out?

The look on this is much better IMO than the standard/old inferface.

@Willio

I don't think so... I've read somewhere that you can use the old interface if you like with gamerpics and stuff. You don't need to use this new one. But I may be wrong... Microsoft may want as many avatars as possible so it's mandatory to have one?

[Willio]

MS will most likely offer the option to update or not. However, if you dont, you can not go LIVE

[bgdaddy6780]

I Experience i now i think i need to throw up ( I am not traying to be a fanboy I JUST DONT LIKE THE NEW KIDDY LOOK OF THE DASHBOARD right before gears 2) and I do own a XBOX 360

[oohWii]

Here's a classic example why N4G has gone to hell in a handbasket.

Dude you have a 10 day old account with 590 points all you do is spew out a bunch of fanboyish hatred and yet somehow you have been awarded with an extra bubble.

Either you have 15 accounts and you are giving yourself bubbles (highly likely) or Sony Fanboys are rewarding each other for making Pro Sony comments or Anti-Microsoft comments. (which is just pathetic)

So sad. (Edit: Oh wow, finally some justice :)

@zonetrooper5 - Dude don't waste your time trying to explain to them, most of the people talking about how they don't like the dashboard are Sony fanboys just trying to spread more hate.

[TheColbertinator]

@oohWii

No your wrong.He has 30 accounts.He will have 35 by tommorrow.And it isn't just him,look at Kiddy Brown Turd spewing out racist nonsense.Sony trolls and Microsoft trolls are one and the same.

[ARBitrator]

So true

[bgdaddy6780]

i was talking about my past expirenese with MS.
and look at this.
(No your wrong.He has 30 accounts.He will have 35 by tommorrow.And it isn't just him,look at Kiddy Brown Turd spewing out racist nonsense.Sony trolls and Microsoft trolls are one and the same) this seems like a hating coment comeing from a fanboy that you doent seem to have a problem with oohWii)

[bomboclaat_gamer]

STFU. this guy needs to go back to school. it shows in how you spell your words. too much gaming, read a little.

[bomboclaat_gamer]

WTF???? man please dont post anymore comments until u learn how to spell

[zonetrooper5]

If you really don't like the new dashboard then you can just press the guide button and use the blade system right there.

[DevastationEve]

Well, it's something to definitely being looking forward to. I like the blades look too Colbert.

But I'm happy to see them coming up with something new. And it's going to be pretty rockin! I'd like to see how themes work with it, actually I think they'll look better than before. With the Blades everything lays on top of your wallpapers, so it looks kind of jumbled. I like how it looks right now, but I'm switching once this update becomes available.

The nicest thing will be the HDD installs. I'm going to clean out all of my demos and make room for at least one game. And that's going to be Mass Effect. That game was so epic...I'm definitely loading that one up first before any others.

[DevastationEve]

What I want to see in the future is better Media Center Extender stability. I dunno if it's my router or my wi-fi but Media Center can be a b*tch to navigate when it starts browsing your system and tasking your PC with making thumbnails for all of your media. And when it starts lagging your remote doesn't seem to respond to any input until like a minute later.

Hopefully Microsoft can fix that, seeing that it's a critical part of the living room. The ability of the x360 to be used as an MCE is an incredible plus.

[cherrypie]

When you add the Extender, it asks if you'd like to optimize network settings.

Remove the extender (from Windows Media Center on your PC) then re-add it, this time, permit the optimization.

I've never seen Windows Media Center (or an Xbox 360 extender) operate anything but butter smooth.

It *is* your local implementation. Are you running wireless? Wireless neworks have lag too -- try it wired (and/or move up from a AB router to a G or N).

[DevastationEve]

I'm not bashing the program (far from it). Here's my setup:

SATA to/from notebook (Fujitsu 5400rpm 8mb cache SATA 150)
Wi-fi to/from notebook (Intel 4965AGN)
Wi-fi to/from router (Belkin N Router)
Ethernet to/from x360 (100BaseT)

Fujitsu 5400rpm >>SATA>> Intel 4965AGN >>wi-fi>> Belkin N Router >>ethernet>> Xbox 360

My wi-fi card and my router are fully 802.11n (draft n) compatible and when I check the task manager its graph shows a maximum connection speed of 144mbps. When I run the network wizard on the x360, it gets all the way up to the top bar. And my notebook HDD scores about 80-100MB/s burst 38-45MB/s average in HDTach/SANDRA

If I went wired, that would defeat the purpose of being "mobile" on my notebook. So, maybe I should just build/buy a separate dedicated media center PC.

[PimpHandStrong]

nothing wrong with making new things for the system inferface

i can go into why i am reminded of the Wii but i wont

enjoy

its not HOME

but enjoy

[Lord Vader]

Yeah, it doesn't look anything Sony Sims, It looks very functional & efficient... like a good gaming console should. I'm not crazy about the 360Miis, but I'm even less excited about Home...

i can go into why i am reminded of the Sims but i wont

enjoy

Thank God it's not HOME

but enjoy

[Fowack]

Enough with the really bad come backers and the even worse intial jokes. Those are older then the sh!t growin on my grandpas feet. Someones feelings are going to get hurt and when they do your all gunna feel bad, so just pull your panties out of yur ars and sit down

[PimpHandStrong]

because when your done getting railed by MS your on here sucking that di%k

[nonAsianDroid]

<------^^^

[FantasyStar]

No Xbox 360, I'm not interested in Tmobile@home. No I don't want to sign up for the army. If I wanted to register to vote, I'd have done that already. What?! download the new Mercenaries 2 Demo?! Something gaming-related?!?!?!

....gimme a break Microsoft, next thing I'll see, it'll be avatars with brand-name logos like Wal-Mart on the t-shirt front.

[Wii60Fan]

That with all the ads from non game companies such as Tmobile and the US Army they would be able to charge less for live.. but oh well.

[Man_of_the_year]

u think MS has a lot of ads...LOL wait till you see home - i read here on N4G that there are postings of ads ALL OVER THE PLACE in HOME from games to electronics, just plastered on every wall - and not just pictures, i mean real videos and if you walk close enough to them you will be able to hear the dialog...LOL you are going to be in a real ADVERTISING HELL when you go into HOME.

[FantasyStar]

/sad face.

[pornflakes]

The best thing is that for pS3tards this is a copy of their Home.

But like we could read in some news Home seems to be bored. The difference is that at the end MSFTs system will have a huge succsess like always and Home will be forgotten like the tropy system which works with 50%.

Just get it.. Software concern > ALL

[TheMART]

Home = Vaporware

360 just gets its updates regularly and keeps getting better and better

[nieto2]

like the Zune and the first Xbox, the HD-DVD add-on and the 33% failure rate of the x360? ;-D

the funny thing is that all that happened not too long ago. LOL HAHAHAHA ;-)

and I'm not even mentioning the 3 consecutive FLOPs that the X360 got the past months. :-X

[thereapersson]

Home = Vaporware, huh? That's why it's in Beta form and will be released as a public beta in a couple months. Home is available in a wholly realized, tangible form that is currently being (real-time) tested by real PSN members as we speak.

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Dictionary:
vaporware
(vā'pər-wâr') pronunciation

n.

New software that has been announced or marketed but has not been produced.

When I think of Vaporware, for some reason Alan Wake comes to mind. Also, Eight Days was vaporware because they cancelled the game before it entered the main production phase.

Home is not vaporware.

@ 3.2 (Nieto)

Actually, the Zune has picked up steam lately and has even gained a few features that trump Apple's efforts in the iPod market. It's a good MP3 player, and I should know because I own a Zune 80. The original Zune 30 might have been crap, but MS is turning their program around for the better.

[PimpHandStrong]

vader

lol

XMB is used on Sony TV's along with the PS3! Its much more functional then the blades you use right now and will remain so even after your next update

[Lord Vader]

u r... delusional.

LOLZ

[gnothe1]

you take that as a knock to MS, all that shows is advertisers go to where the most people hang!! it just goes to show that people are willing to pay to put there adverts on XBL. just look at N4G. at one time there were NO ADS what so ever, now if you just pay attention you'll see ads on here, I don't see you complaining about those!! that's just extra money these guys make an if people were trying to pay Sony to advertise on the PSN you better believe that Sony would be all for it, just wait til home you'll see!!

[FantasyStar]

It's the grounds of offering a free service. But I pay $50/year for Gold Membership, I'd at least expect the ads to go away, but no, Microsoft just can't get enough money already for their nickel-and-diming for 50kb pictures and themes.

[PimpHandStrong]

pornflakes

The difference is that at the end MSFTs system will have a huge succsess like always and Home will be forgotten like the tropy system which works with 50%.

hahahahahaha----i laugh because thats what i do when something makes me stupid after it is read!

hey pornflakes

atleast your in the right zone to sound like a silly baby

[PimpHandStrong]

by regulary you mean once every year or more?

thats funny because after MS making 500 MILLION on XBL users a year this what you get!

[redsymphony]

i downloaded the update but nothing changed on my dash board o well guess i will wait till nov

[ramiuk1]

one thing i hate so much about microsoft is the fact how everythiung is US only,its whats gonna make me switch to sony in this gen i think,
netflix is US only,if thats the case stop preaching it to people outside the states,microsoft constantly send me emails aregarding offers and giveaways that only apply to the US,they know i live in the uk sop why the hell are they such dikheads with it all.

screw you microsoft and thats coming from a xbox 1 lover and a 360 lover,europe might not be as big as the US but its still very important part in the gaming world

[random6789012345]

and sony actually does stuff for europe take a lok at all the LBP hype

[christian hour]

its looking promising! Still want to Know if when DLC for avatar cothes comes out, If you'll have to purchase it through micro transactions.

They way I'd like to see it work, each new season of clothes should be free... And maybe then release additional/special/etc clothes for those who want a little more or weren't happy with what that seasons clothes brought out... What does everyone else think?

[elitewh0re]

free stuff is always good but i can see them charging for new stuff, but then again, if people are willing to pay, then why not? thats industry... still i'd like to see some game related avatar options, like an assassins creed garb, or ninja gaiden suit.. would be cool..

[christian hour]

Yah, or like the way some games, earning achievements sometimes unlocks a picture for your profile. More games should start doind that, only give away some avatar items :P So if you see someone with that item of clothing etc, you'll know they got that rock hard achievement youve been spending days on :P Like the gamer picture you get for finishing gears on insane! :P

edit: Just gave you bubbles... then noticed your avatar pic... What an amazing show! I'd give more bubbles if i could after seeing that! :P

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Finally 4 way private chat!

[fufotrufo]

8!!

[cherrypie]

We've finally got living-room to living-room Video-phones.

Sweet.

[Close_Second]

...looking interface and a welcome update from the current blades - albeit they both achieve the same end result. The only thing I'm not so sure of is the Wii looking avatars which seem to fit better with casual and young gamers.

The only thing I really object to is that fact that you are forced to change. Ok, its an improvement (as a eluded to before) but for those who don't like it its basically too bad. I always prefer to have options.

[cherrypie]

The Avatars dont look like "miis" -- they look like 3D human avatars.

Why do people pretend that cartoonish 3D avatars were invented by nintendo for Wii? Its ridiculous.

Where are the rabid fanboys insulting Sony for copying the Achievements & Medals? Or, Nintendo for copying features from LIVE?

Its just so pathetic and trivial. All these firms adopt the best from others firms -- both inside and outside the game-console industry.

There have been human-looking 3D avatars for 20 years FFS.

[ramiuk1]

im sure i read its optional

[Radiodread]

he's just mad because he still lives in his mothers basement. Pimpin out his imbred sisters. YOU GO BUDDY!

..........not

[KiddyBrownTurd]

KICK ASS!!!

HOME WHO?

[N4U]

Unless you like the taste of your own "man juice", I suggest that you don't let the experience with the "New Xbox" go anywhere near your tongue.

[7ero H3LL]

he he. so, you <ahem> went vertical all of a sudden? stay horizontal. stay horizontal man.

[DevastationEve]

You know what's great? Microsoft has really done quite a lot with their other services. Here's a rundown of Microsoft services that I use the most and how they rate.

Zune Player: 10/10 Superb. The pinnacle of media library/marketplace functionality. It looks svelt and sleek and the Mix View really adds depth to the experience. I recall a similar feature in Sony SonicStage (a sort of Metroid-esque scrolling tree branch/molecule thing). Mix view lets you see artists and albums similar to what you're listening to, as well as listeners who match your tastes. Zune and XBL share your Windows Live ID as well as your MS points.

Media Center: 9/10 Great. The best way to turn your PC into a media powerhouse. Other alternatives offer nearly the same experience, but nothing beats what you already get packaged with Vista (in its Premium versions). I do like HP's QuickPlay, since it has the nice ability to build a playlist of video music and pictures and plays it all together (music overlaying pictures/music dubbing over video). I have both, so I'm cool like that.

Windows Live: 9/10 Great. Messenger is pretty well built and offers quite a bit of communications options. Other alternatives that are more voice/call dedicated such as Skype might offer more in those areas. Photo Gallery has some quirks but does a decent job of easily maintaining what's in your Public folders, as well as your own Pictures. Live Writer makes it easy to post blogs to your Live Spaces page.

Xbox Live: 9/10 Great. Provides superb access to the Marketplace for demos movies music videos and themes. It is also one of the premiere social networking services in the video games industry, servicing the entire Xbox community. If you have Silver you still have one of the most socially oriented services around, minus the online multiplayer. I'll give it that extra notch once this new update rolls out.

[joeynox]

I like the new look.the current blades are annoying butthey get the job done and aren't bogging the system down.I hope the new " experience " doesn't hurt the system with excess resources

[TrevorPhillips]

so this new dashboard update thats coming out on the 29th Sep for 24hrs whats that gonna do?

[bomboclaat_gamer]

what? what r u talking about? go back in ur hole.

[power of Green]

You can find that out no problem, info is mentioned everywhere the update itself is mentioned lol.

If you know the date you know what most others know about it.

[Mutley416]

Can`t wait to get my 360!!! Looks good...

[Solid_Snake666]

wanna try new xbox experience? go to a Wii its all the same

[GamerscoreWhores]

I think you'll find that a good majority of Hardcore gamers do not like the idea of the dashboard update. To think that Sony fanboys are just flaming this dashboard update is very much an oversight.

[cherrypie]

I think you're clearly talking out of your arse.

The NXE looks very good. The new NXE *features* (primetime, avatars, new friends features) are *very* good.

If you want the Blades, it will be fully integrated into The Guide.

The only people flamming here *are* being ridiculous. There is no way to deny it, the NXE is another great leap forward for the Xbox 360.

You *lose* nothing, its all win.

[GVON]

?, not much to see or say really, looks more modern, can't think of anything else.