The New New New Xbox Experience Halo4 Dash

[Paulos G]

In my experience they appear pretty much at the same time although there might be a slight delay before it goes on xbox.com. I thought the Halo Wars demo was out on Friday?

[Daragon]

In my experience they appear pretty much at the same time although there might be a slight delay before it goes on xbox.com. I thought the Halo Wars demo was out on Friday?

Chances are it will be tomorrow (well in the US anyway, we all know how M$ like to release marketplace content at stupid o'clock on the day it's meant to be added)

[Dazzyman]

I wonder if the HDMI fixes that if someone signs in and you get the audio it resets it to 2channel still as Ive had that with Onkyo since day one (so I use optical for audio)

[toythatkills]

Right, you know how you can queue stuff up online and then turn your 360 on and it downloads? Does stuff appear online at the same time as it does on the Marketplace? I really want the Halo Wars demo queued before I go out tomorrow so it's waiting for me when I get back, but I'm going out before 9am!

Oh glorious snow, looks like I'm staying home today

[MJ]

How do you reassign which 360 the downloads go to?

My Xbox.com downloads default to my 2006 Premium but sometimes I could do with them going to my 2008 Pro. Both are in different houses.

[Paulos G]

They queue to whichever console you last used to download something. If you then connect to Live using the other console simply go to active downloads (using the guide button) and you'll have the option to download them to that console.

[MJ]

They queue to whichever console you last used to download something. If you then connect to Live using the other console simply go to active downloads (using the guide button) and you'll have the option to download them to that console.

Thanks.

[Budge74]

Are they still doing the cheapo hard disc for core/arcade users?
Went to find the url for a friend, www.xboxstorageupgrade.com, but no mention of the cheap ugrade any more....

[EvilBoris]

I think the program finished recently

[EvilBoris]

A list of the new updates


Netflix Updates
Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.

• Movie Parties –Xbox Live Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
• Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required.
• Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
• Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.

Avatar Marketplace
Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. Please note that only limited content is currently available in the preview.

• Clothing – Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as "Halo."
• Props – You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
• Awardables – The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles.

Games on Demand
Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room.

• Purchase Options – Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card.
• Game Manuals – Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com.
• It's Yours Forever! – As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console.

User Ratings
User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!

• Rate it – You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
• Sort and Find it – Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

Xbox LIVE Parties
Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features.

• Party Reconnections – If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you.
• Streamlined Party Invites – Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together.

Video Display Options
We've made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection.

• Display Discovery – Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console.

Other Improvements
We're always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates.

• Gold Member Veterans – Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.
• Indie Games – Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles.
• Achievement Browser – We've revamped the Achievements browser so it's now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser.
• Achievements Tracking – A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games.
• Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more.
• Voice Messages – No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected.
• Friends List Sorting – It's now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide.
• Memory – Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games.

Account Management
We've made some changes to make your life easier.

• Subscription Notification – If your Xbox LIVE subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox LIVE.
• Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs – If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox LIVE.
• Account recovery – We've enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable.

[egparadigm]

• Gold Member Veterans ? Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.

I bet that's worth some real rep out on the street.

[Matt]

"Paying to game on an internet connection I already pay for since 2005"

[MJ]

Gold Member Veterans ? Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.

I hope they sort my account out then, because I've been a continuous Gold subscriber since 2005 and yet Xbox.com always says I've been a "Gold Member since" the last time I renewed it (always during an active sub). This has always irked me for some reason.

[egparadigm]

Maybe you'll only get the street points if you pay via direct debit? Using subscriber cards is just not 'down'.

[importaku]

LOL just wait, this is so going to be used to show how "hardc@re" you are because you paid constantly for gold.

Epenis achievement unlocked.