Xbox Dashboard Refresh Slated For November?

Author Hugo Jobling
Published 25th Sep 2008
Xbox Dashboard Refresh Slated For November?
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Following on from the rumours circulating around a couple of months ago (which were to an extent confirmed by Microsoft), more information about the Xbox 360's forthcoming Dashboard update has surfaced, this time from Microsoft itself - with a little help from Harmonix and Rock Band 2. If adverts spotted in Rock Band 2 are to be believed, a new "Xbox Experience" is set to arrive in November.

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It's possible that the Xbox Experience isn't a Dashboard update at all, but Microsoft promised the refresh in "Fall" and November is the last month of that season so the writing is pretty much on the Dashboard wall. Who knows, we may even see that that 3D, motion-sensitive Dashboard rumoured previously. Although simply a slicker menu system that stands up to comparison with the PS3's XMB would be good.

Interface aside, the update is also expected to bring features such as Avatars, some new output resolution options and the ability to install games to the Xbox's hard drive. The latter will be particularly welcome as it should see much quieter operation of the console.

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comment Hugo said on 26th September 2008

As Gordon says, sprinkling a little bit of opinion is what differentiates our news. If you don't agree by all means state your concerns (that's why we have comments) and ... more

comment mr dog said on 26th September 2008

i love my xbox and would never replace it with one of those big black breeze blocks but i have to agree that the xbox dashboard is hidiously bad, especially when you have those fla... more

comment Matt G Baish said on 26th September 2008

"Calling the Dashboard uncluttered is ridiculous, the XMB is just *so* much cleaner it's ridiculous."

No it isn't `ridiculous` it is *MY* opinion... more

comment Krog said on 26th September 2008

Gordon & Hugo.
I will concede that 'sprinkling a little opinion' is fine for the most part, as long as it does not appear to blend into 'fanboyism' :... more

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