E3 2008: Themes Will Be Compatible With New Dashboard Written Wednesday, July 16, 2008 by Jason Debelyak
One of the biggest questions pertaining to the new Dashboard update is whether or not themes and gamerpics will be able to be carried over to the new look. Avatars seem to be taking the place of gamerpics, although they could possibly play a role on the blade system of the Guide button, only time will tell. However, we did get word from Gamerscoreblog that it has been confirmed that all existing themes will be able to be used on the new Xbox Dashboard. Pictures are included in the link as well, so you'll be able to see for yourself what it should look like. That's certainly good news, and it makes the Dashboard look a lot better than the plain color on the whole thing. More details should emerge over the next couple months before the update launches, and we'll be sure to bring you every possible detail as soon as we get word. | |
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 | Comment #1 by danny dee Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:30:36 PM 1st comment |
 | Comment #2 by Darklord Saige Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:35:49 PM Ahh...fuck avatars. |
 | Comment #3 by JedEgan Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:37:34 PM Yeah, fuck avatars. |
 | Comment #4 by xgonscm2 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:37:46 PM im 31, not 13, i dont care one bit about dressing up an avatar or making it look like what i do, i want to play games online against grown ass people. i own a 360, not a wii |
 | Comment #5 by Itsbrown4606 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:41:15 PM Wii60 on a whole new level. Fuck avatars. I never did one for the Wii and I'll be damned if I do one for the 360. |
 | Comment #6 by kiwi18 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:42:35 PM Avatars suck. |
 | Comment #7 by eli1277 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:42:55 PM love the new dashboard and the new avatars. yall are a bunch of whiners!! |
 | Comment #8 by ShinobiSteve81 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:43:54 PM Good, maybe this will shut up all the whining little crybabies that kept pissing and moaning about their precious themes when the new dashboard was introduced.... |
 | Comment #9 by o8-ross-o9 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:47:23 PM Fuck comments 7 amd 8 avatars suck major balls Grow balls u 9 year old faggots |
 | Comment #10 by ForkThrower4414 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:48:54 PM Yall don't have to make avatars... and it's free too. |
 | Comment #11 by Strongbad107 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:49:00 PM Man, that new dashboard reminds me so much of the ps3/windows media center. But avatars suck, a lot. Xbox was always known as the hardcore gaming console, now it's becoming an 8 year old's best friend. And we all know, that we don't like listening to 8 year olds whilst playing CoD 4 and the such. |
 | Comment #12 by ThunderStorm101 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:53:28 PM *Fuck comments 7 amd 8 avatars suck major balls Grow balls u 9 year old faggots* someone who says that about an opinion should just leave this site now. that sort of attitude is not welcome here its not called for dude |
 | Comment #13 by Krazie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:54:14 PM Note: This isn't an Avatar news post, its about themes on the new Dashboard. And it really amazes me how much you people whine about one feature, even though everything else that was announced about the new Dashboard is absolutely mind blowing. Really weird, if you ask me.. Pretty sure some of you will end up enjoying Avatars, seeing as you'll most likely unlock swag for achievements. Equip your Avatar with a Lancer, and it'll be far less kiddy.. |
 | Comment #14 by B Rad8908 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:55:13 PM I really don't think this is as big of a deal as you guys are making it. |
 | Comment #15 by SteamingClown Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:55:13 PM So do I get a fucking refund for all those gamer pictures i purchased? Since i have to replace it with this retarded Mii rip-off. |
 | Comment #16 by bdg7884 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:55:45 PM I want gamerpics, not these retarded avatars! I like the new dashboard though... |
 | Comment #17 by SegaSaturnSNK Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:55:48 PM The bitching and crying amazes me lol. |
 | Comment #18 by Newkirkj Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:58:35 PM To all the people that are saying that avatars suck: you know that you will be messing around them...come on, admit it. Its really not that bad - be creative and have fun with them. I'm sure you could make funny one if you tried. There are endless possibilites too, unlike the finite # of gamer pics. And to all the people who are complaining about the money you spent on gamer pics: What did you really spend? 5 bucks? Come on. I can't get a Burger King for that much. |
 | Comment #19 by Rabid Piranha Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 07:59:04 PM for real. most of the people bitching and crying will probably be the ones that like it the most is the saddest part. |
 | Comment #20 by FinalSnake Eye Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:00:38 PM As said earlier the new set up looks kind of live teh one on PS3, not good. I enjoy the blade system. As far as teh avatars go, I really don't care. I just want to know whats going on with gamerpics. Oh and thank god for teh theme thing. |
 | Comment #21 by Lord Killal0t Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:01:18 PM Hey man, I'm 17 and I really like these avatars. Makes everything, personal. You know? |
 | Comment #22 by zyxomma100 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:04:52 PM I don't like the idea of avatars, but as long as I can keep my gamerpic, I'm fine. And if someday in the future I can actually unlock some decent stuff, maybe I'll actually play around with it. That new dashboard looks kind of cool. Makes me wonder how my theme will look... |
| Comment #23 by SteamingClown Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:09:14 PM erm, Nope. not "5 Bucks" since i live in england, I'd say about £15. I'm not saying I'm that cheap that it annoys me to lose that much, roughly $30 btw, I just think it's bull that we spent money on nothing. It's like buying a 360 only for them to take it off you and replace it with a rattle. |
 | Comment #24 by Ruthless Potato Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:14:14 PM Im 22 and i dont care if its Avatars or Gamerpics. Im glad you can use old theses still, but tbh i do prefer the old old dashboard but this looks ok to me. I dont really like things to change even if they get better but thats just the way i am. The main thing i dont like is the 3d sliding blades. Oh well gotta live with it. Also stop swearing about avatars theres no need for it here guys. |
 | Comment #25 by StolenKyle/ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:19:18 PM 360 = turning into Wii :( FAZAIL.... |
 | Comment #26 by Mandalore23 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:23:48 PM wow, the new idea looks like shit. FUCK THIS UPDATE |
 | Comment #27 by TristanValendro Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:25:10 PM I don't want an avatar, can I just keep my damn gamerpics I bought!? We should be able to choose between the two. I don't want to be represented by a cartoon... |
 | Comment #28 by Luis Ownz Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:25:31 PM @1 - STFU, nobody cares if you got first. |
| Comment #29 by Ruthless Potato Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:26:00 PM Just realised when i relooked at the pic. Where is your msgs or FL? Just a thought. |
 | Comment #30 by Farrmark Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:29:21 PM I don't really care either way for Avatars, I'll have a play about when they arrive just for fun. As for the new dash design, I like it. As long as it's quicker than the current setup..... |
 | Comment #31 by Vince Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:34:17 PM Im not going to make a decision about the update until i give it a chance and then ill voice my likes and dislikes haha sometimes change can be good and sometime it can be bad! but i dont agree that xbox is turning into wii because of an avatar! |
 | Comment #32 by voorhees88 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:36:43 PM as much as everyone (well, a majority) is bitching about avatars, at the end of the day, love em or hate em, your stuck with em! |
| Comment #33 by SteamingClown Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:42:04 PM Vorhees has a point. My Bad. |
| Comment #34 by FaLL3N J Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:54:57 PM but i would seriously like a refund on my gamerpics munny |
 | Comment #35 by zaXor101 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 08:55:24 PM moo |
 | Comment #36 by laundryman Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:13:58 PM This is, IMO, the only good thing about the new Dashboard. I think it looks bad now and Avatars are a blatant rip-off of the Miis. The netire thing is a mistake to me. |
 | Comment #37 by sgt Bill Doe Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:16:30 PM cant wiat to make my mr. T avatar!! you guys don't even think it. i pity the fool wo tries to take sgt Bill Doe's idea!!! |
 | Comment #38 by knockton55 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:17:56 PM Yeah....I dont use theme's I have a custom picture from my pc....but I hope my gammerpic's arent gone |
 | Comment #39 by stevedb79 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:18:16 PM as i have said on many comments now....please please dont turn the xbox into a wii....if i want a f'ing wii i will go and get one....stupid bastads!!!!!!!!!! |
 | Comment #40 by chiefgonebad Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:19:40 PM fuck avatars. this is 360 not wii. maybe if they made them look sick and not like a 5 years barbie like the miis then i might feel better about them. but still fuck em! |
 | Comment #41 by chefan93 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:27:04 PM this new update is going 2 be awesome , and 2 all of those 30 year olds posting here shouldn't u be at ur job making money and providing for ur family instead of playing 360 ??? Jus saying u talk $h1t then we'll talk it back |
 | Comment #42 by god_smack_er_69 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:28:51 PM To al of those bitching about gamerpics and themes. Why did you get a 360 to play games or to get gamerpics and themes. Do you think that people reall give a rats ass about what gamerpic you have or the theme that is on your dashboard. Microsoft is progresing and you need to deal with it. If you dont like the changes sell you 360 and go buy a piece of shit PS3 they will be really cheap soon. I'm looking forword to the update because now i can finally talk to more that one person in private chat. |
| Comment #43 by N00B EATA Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:44:30 PM AVATARS ARE GAY!!! NUFF SAID!!!! |
 | Comment #44 by FoxTenson Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:54:45 PM Avatars can be interesting to mess around with, but we should have a choice of how to express ourselves with our gamerpic. Avatars are a bit restrictive in terms of what you can be, what you can look like. True there may be different clothing and attire..but in the base it's still the same thing, and just different clothing. IF they allowed avatars that weren't all human, that would be neat. Like a raptor, a wolf, a mecha, or some giant bug eyed space baby. Gamerpics can at least touch upon those things. With Microsoft keeping themes, it makes sense they'd keep gamerpics as well as an option, I don't see why they'd just dump them, especially with all the sponsorships they receive with them, and the money people have paid for them. |
 | Comment #45 by Ecks UK Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:09:15 PM Oh your all so melodramatic. It's funny to read your comments and laugh at you. Stop whining and open your minds you narrow minded rednecks. |
 | Comment #46 by BackerMan Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:10:56 PM really don't care. i like xbox 360 because of many great games. I'm looking forward to FF13 and Gears of War 2. |
 | Comment #47 by Phool Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:18:41 PM Who the fuck came up with the idea of avatars? This man must be damaged. Or worse... Just let us have the Gamerpics. Can't stand the damn avatars looks to much alike the wii childish shit. |
 | Comment #48 by Eighteen88 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:30:31 PM I don't see what everyone is bitching about...the Xbox lost its hardcore status when the 360 launched...just because you play a lot of Gears doesn't make 360 hardcore...fags |
| Comment #49 by Eighteen88 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:31:24 PM if you want a hardcore system, go play PS3 |
| Comment #50 by twentytwendt Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:37:20 PM fuck the ps3 and fuck douchebags that play it.. |
 | Comment #51 by emirP sumitpO Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:40:33 PM to post #8 and any one who feels the way he does... I'm sorry if i spent my money on themes and gamerpics to find out that they might not be able to be used after the Fall update. Now i haven't bought that may themes but i do have a bunch of gamerpics that i purchased and quite frankly will be pretty pissed if that was money pissed away cuz they move to some avatar shit. |
 | Comment #52 by Lilballer59 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:47:17 PM Well, this is good news... =] |
 | Comment #53 by Thorpe Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:53:52 PM Fuck this new dashboard. |
 | Comment #54 by YanksForTheWin Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:56:33 PM I like the avatar idea but they executed it poorly, why do we all have to look cartoonish? Make it look more grown up and I'll be fine with it. Leave the kiddie stuff to the kiddie system. |
 | Comment #55 by jedimaster4367 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:58:39 PM I only have a problem with avatars. The dashboard looks sweet, but i would choose gamerpics over avatars anyday. |
 | Comment #56 by MackDuck Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:06:54 PM If you spent more than 120 points on a gamerpic, you're a moron. Xbox offered plenty of FREE gamerpics for you to pick from and the idea where you couldn't make up your goddamn mine what you wanted this 1x1 inch square to have in it is just crazy. If the menus looked like this on a first generation console, would you have not bought it? If yes, you're a moron. If you don't want avatars, just never connect your console to the internet again; and I won't have to see your dumb face on there again. Works for both of us. |
 | Comment #57 by swords91 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:09:01 PM i don't care about avatars but i'll have to change it if it looks like a right ugly bastard as default |
 | Comment #58 by Fafner Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:12:07 PM nice but what about gamer pics, i'll be getting exclusive End War gamer pics soon (i was a beta tester) and i'm looking forward to using them. hope you still can. |
 | Comment #59 by Rewind Grief Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:26:38 PM I like the look of the new dashboard but avatars suck ass. Gamerpics are a good idea. Putting in avatars will bring the all mighty xbox closer to a WII. That Sucks Hardcore. |
 | Comment #60 by Deadly Moves Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:32:49 PM OMG! I cant believe the amount of moaners, and crybabies! Grow up guys, and stop complaining about something you havent even tried yet... "oh no i spent a small amount of money on gamerpics and i cant use them anymore" You all sound like little brats! The update is full of loads of great new features and your all moaning about avatars for gods sake? LMAO! Listen to your selfs Ive got shed loads of gamerpics.. too many to be honest, and im not sad to see them go... Bcos an avatar will be way more personal to me and different to everyone else's... why would you want a gamerpic that 1000's of other people use? Just think... if your gamer tag is.. for example.. R3d NinjaSkillz you might be able to make your avatar looks like a red ninja.. Thats way cooler than a lil pic of |
| Comment #61 by Eighteen88 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:33:25 PM You girls are also gonna probably be chainsawing people with motion controls soon. |
 | Comment #62 by xodakok Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:41:38 PM You know what I hate about 99% of the Internet population? You guys bitch without knowing anything, or without giving something a chance. With new Dashboard: "there goes all my money spent on themes and gamerpics". First of all, you're a loser if you pay for those things, IMO. Second of all, you were just proven wrong about themes. And I doubt gamerpics will just disappear too. With MK vs DCU: "this game is rated T so they must have taken out "-atalities" No, they haven't. And make sure you find out the truth before you spread more lies and rumors. With Banjo and Kazooie Nuts and Bolts: "omg the vehicles are like 80% of the game now. I'm not getting it because it's not a platformer anymore" Go read up IGN's preview of Nuts and Bolts. Face it, 99% of the Internet are bitches and |
| Comment #63 by xodakok Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:41:38 PM You know what I hate about 99% of the Internet population? You guys bitch without knowing anything, or without giving something a chance. With new Dashboard: "there goes all my money spent on themes and gamerpics". First of all, you're a loser if you pay for those things, IMO. Second of all, you were just proven wrong about themes. And I doubt gamerpics will just disappear too. With MK vs DCU: "this game is rated T so they must have taken out "-atalities" No, they haven't. And make sure you find out the truth before you spread more lies and rumors. With Banjo and Kazooie Nuts and Bolts: "omg the vehicles are like 80% of the game now. I'm not getting it because it's not a platformer anymore" Go read up IGN's preview of Nuts and Bolts. |
| Comment #64 by xodakok Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:51:45 PM Face it, 99% of the Internet are bitches and whiners who dislike change. IMO, aside from the addition of the Marketplace blade, every update they've made thus far to the Dashboard has made it worse; less organised and more cluttered. The system is laggy and clunky. The new Dash looks more current gen, and for those who are in love with the current Dash, you still have access to it in the Xbox guide. IF you have a choice between Avatars and gamerpics, go with what you want, but don't bitch. Both the Wii and PS3 have avatars, yes I don't see people making all these jackass comments for the other systems. I prefer them just because they're more personalised. If I can use them as well as gamerpictures, I'll be very happy. |
| Comment #65 by nate64 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:05:31 AM i know i may be alone in this but i think the avatars and the new dash is actually much better than what we have now. it just seems like an interesting take on the mii's and home avatars. |
| Comment #66 by ElmoTrooperX Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:14:20 AM Personally I think Mii's are rayman's illegal children that some put sticks for legs with, it almost obvious that gamerpics are still available the new look and avatars are nothing but an additional option to the dashboard. I prefer my sonic gamer pic but I might just move it around occasionally to an avatar. Also now when I look online I dont have to see my friend's steelers gamer pic.*laugh Please think before you post, not sure if thats a forum rule but I think it is and should apply to these as well because some people are being completely inappropriate on this subject. I see the avatars as polished mii's because those things are ugly anyway, comnplaining about the avatar is just an excuse to be a jerk on the internet and with the new interface among other new features its g |
 | Comment #67 by darquesyde Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:14:59 AM I like the dashboard look but I'm also wondering if those points we spent on those gamer pics and certain themes are going to go to waste. I hope you can disable the avatar...I know they are trying to get more family friendly with this, but they look silly to me and Home is looking alot better. |
| Comment #68 by ElmoTrooperX Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:37:05 AM nvm, it got cutoff -.- |
 | Comment #69 by dudecrazy108 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:02:03 AM I like how it looks but I am not really feeling the avatars. |
 | Comment #70 by v_thorne Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:03:33 AM Is it just me or has this site gained a new wave of immature people? |
 | Comment #71 by Mogablah Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:06:29 AM avatars look like ass, but the themes will look insane |
| Comment #72 by Deadly Moves Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:16:19 AM @ comment#70 My thoughts exactly |
 | Comment #73 by V4R14N7 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 02:19:32 AM Wonderful, before i couldn't see my themes with all the crap they put in front of it. So how do they fix that, well they put in full blocks infront it them. FANTASTIC! And screw Avatars. Sure they are free to start one but of course the add ons will costly. Thought 100 points for a gamer pic was bad, how about 400 points for a pair of pants. I don't even want to wear pants!!! |
 | Comment #74 by JackOfBlades13 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 02:34:37 AM While I'm mildly pleased about the themes news, I want to keep using my Gamerpics. Like the others say: Fuck Avatars. |
 | Comment #75 by Skillet Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 02:53:09 AM The themes working in that way are really nice... That GoW theme looks amazing. But what about themes where half the content is near the bottom of the image? I have a Halo theme where all I'd see is the sky in the image... boring! Either way, gamerpics don't bother me that much. Though, I think they'll fit them in in the top right corner. Maybe instead of that little Avatar picture, you could use a gamerpic? Stop the whining and complain about it when you actually see it for yourself. |
| Comment #76 by FeNcEJuMpEr56 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:05:05 AM maybe the gamer pictures will turn into shirts for your avatars, but i would definatly rather keep my gamerpictues, everything else seems awsome though |
 | Comment #77 by Vampire Psycho Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:09:11 AM Here is a comment for all you guys whining about avatars suck the new dashboard sucks blah blah blah. Wait to and try it before you start to whine . I think avatars will be pretty neat. No I am not 9 years old I am 23 and I think avatars may be fun. I personal don't see why people would spend money on themes and gamer pics any way. I think they are a waste of money. The only themes and gamer pics i do have is free ones that I liked or unlocked by earning achievements. All I am saying is don't bitch and moan about something until you give it a chance. Some of you guys are around my age whining about something like this should make you feel low. So grow up be a adult and stop whining like a little baby. ACT YOUR AGE!!!! |
 | Comment #78 by eXiled Killah Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:09:36 AM Wow!! I missed the avatar issue in the title. :P I'm glad about the themes still working though!!! |
 | Comment #79 by odysseus123 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:36:35 AM Yeah maybe now people will quite their bitching. |
| Comment #80 by odysseus123 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:49:04 AM I meant to say quit, but whatever. After reading some of the posts above it's apparent you people still don't understand. |
 | Comment #81 by ArmyOfPie Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:51:48 AM Well that's a relief. I like how it looks. |
 | Comment #82 by kornfield1122 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 03:56:36 AM Nice edition. Why is it such a big deal? The system is not just meant for older people. I'm sure parents with sons and daughters who also own a 360 will enjoy this update. |
 | Comment #83 by Ministry4390 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 04:36:55 AM The only people bashing avatars are the 13-16 year olds who think they're too cool for it. |
 | Comment #84 by shadowfeeder Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 04:37:20 AM I'm not really bothered with avatars, but if I can't use my gamerpics that i bought then I'd like a refund for points spent. |
 | Comment #85 by Deftones22 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 04:59:40 AM After like the 2000+ points I've spent on gamerpics, I still hope they find a good way to repay me. |
 | Comment #86 by FlameBurger Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 05:20:56 AM good i like my themes |
 | Comment #87 by Akatsuki Sw1tch Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 05:32:34 AM Rather Have my custom gamerpic Than an avatar any day, Unless it's possible to fully customize their outfits/Hair ect. |
 | Comment #88 by Denny Crane Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 05:33:34 AM listen if you like avatars you are fag. plain and simple. its gay, if you like it your gay. i need not say more, if whine about other people whining, then your a bigger fag than that guy. |
 | Comment #89 by Cynicalfate Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 05:42:11 AM I personaly think its going to be a cool updated and xbox isnt stupid there not going to make all your gamerpics useless i imagen youll have the choice weather or not you want to use the avatar because people have spent money on that stuff They cant take it all away and say sorry you spent money on all of it they would have way to many pissed people you will prolly have the choice to show your avatar or a gamer picture because look at the right hand to the top its got the little gamer picture square so you will prolly have the choice Honestly im all down for the updates |
 | Comment #90 by Lievan Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 05:47:57 AM Here's the thing, im not on my Dashboard long enough to give 2shits about what it looks like. the can do anything they want doesnt matter. |
 | Comment #91 by ReD S1X Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 06:47:41 AM i like it and i don't care why |
 | Comment #92 by ADDG4m3r Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 06:53:35 AM It should be the opposite, Microsoft needs to be copied because of their success, not copy other crappy consoles, (wii), and hope they can get money off these stupid ass soccer moms. Becasuse Microsoft doesn't realize how crucial Hardcore gamers like us are to their business. The Dashboard is ok, I prefer the blade style. But I will role with it. One thing I cannot get over is the horrible idea of avatars. It's a tremendously bad move for MS, and they should just focus on Hardcore games. |
 | Comment #93 by crunchb3rry Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 08:12:04 AM New dash is fucking pathetic. A halfassed implementation of multiple direct ripoffs. I want to keep gamertiles and use the entire traditional bladed dash. Not this "we've still got the blades...in the popup guide" attempt at placating people who already thought the dash was the most solid of all current game console GUIs. Gamercards are all I need to know about people. Not some grade school mentality cartoon character that is certain to have nowhere near enough customization to make it as unique as the concept implies. |
 | Comment #94 by JaHuStLa88 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 08:15:32 AM Why's everyone crying? You get to still have your gamer pic if you want. Xbox wasnt made for "hardcore players" it was made for all ages. Do all of you turn your 360's on and watch your dashboard?, or do you play video games? Exactly |
 | Comment #95 by STUKER Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 08:19:02 AM Avatars - bovvered! At least will still be able to use theme pics that have spent hard earned MS points on! |
 | Comment #96 by Karfield Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 09:28:25 AM Looks like a big degrade to old dashboard in my eyes, the design is awfull and avatars look even worse. Ofcourse people will get used to it but I just don't see the point over ruining good looking concept for that. |
 | Comment #97 by Craigimuss Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:04:41 AM I hope it will be good because i paid good money for themes and pics and if they screw up people will be pissed. |
| Comment #98 by Jackel2556 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:22:19 AM The whole update looks awesome except for the avatar but i guess itll be cool when in parties |
 | Comment #99 by seahn Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:45:16 AM i really, really dont see why people are so pissed, i mean yes, it is very obvious they are either ripping off, or just admiring the wii and stealing its stuff, either way, i dont see why people are so up in arms, the 360 is still coming out with great games, or am i misstaken, is this update voiding all the good games coming out... is it... i dont think so, so shut up, im sorry but it had to be said, i personaly think this update, beside the avaters, is there to help things be easier, such as the downloading the game disk to the hardrive, instant acess to the "channels" even when your playing a game... so in the end, all you out there bitchin, think about it, is the 360 still suporting the games you love... then shut up |
 | Comment #100 by Guru H Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 11:44:17 AM i dont like avatars but im sure this will be fun maybe like the 50 odd hours spent getting 10,000 kills on gears will allow me to suit up my avatar and equip him with weapons but i still wont make any decisions at least untill ive seen the new dashboard properly |
 | Comment #101 by VampireViking Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:34:35 PM man you all bitch way to much. Did any of you have the original xbox because i know i did. And out of those people who had the original, how many of you bought the 360 and said "they should give me my money back on my xbox so i can get this new one because my old one now looks like shit"... fucking no-one (execpt the people who just bought the xbox a week before the 360 came out, in which case there idiots) Stop complaining about something thats an update to what you have got just because you "wasted" your money on GP's. Personaly i think this should be a laugh and if not i will regret it THEN not NOW |
 | Comment #102 by HeatGuyStu Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:46:25 PM Provided I can still play all my lovely games I really don't care what the dashboard looks like. Added functionality is always nice, but I bought my 360 to play games...oh and HD DVDs...whoops. Avatar gave us all 1000 easy gamescore, stop complaining... |
 | Comment #103 by MajinFro Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:55:27 PM I am just speechless over the difference between the new dashboard without themes and with themes. It looks perfect now imo. I'm not going to knock avatars until I see what they do with them. But I sure as hell will be pissed if they charge me a dollar for a t-shirt or something. |
 | Comment #104 by HyperChondriacMusic Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:03:54 PM this just shows that even microsoft realise that the wii is the only console taking video gaming forward, first the ps3 copying a motion controller, and now this, as 102 says, as long as i can do all the shit i did before i dont care, be nice to clean it up a bit. and 92, the reason the wii is the best selling console is because its reaching out to all forms of gamers, whether hardcore or not, microsoft realises it needs to expand its target area to increase its sales, its a bold but smart move. |
 | Comment #105 by BooseyGirl Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:07:25 PM When I was watching the Xbox Confrence on G4...I had to say I felt like I was watching the Nintendo Confrence...I saw those little avatar people that remind me of the Mii's from the Wii! I'm sorry, but looking from a woman's point of view, this looks like a cock fight...in all sense of the term. Xbox has been falling out of favor for a while and it seems like Microsoft has been taking bits and pieces from different franchises, remodeling to "make" them Xbox's own "idea" and then tada! Look what we did! For all you lovely Live subscribers, we're giving you a little avatar that looks like you! Let's get real now, this was a NINTENDO idea in its originality, if I wanted my own mini me I'd turn on my Wii, but that's not the case here. It seems to me that Microsoft is "stealing" ideas a |
 | Comment #106 by tpb Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:22:34 PM Whats with all the violence at the top of the thread... yeah its a pain in the ass - but its not that bad! Gamerpics should still exist... Although i would be interested to see how the avatars will look... generally i dont like them though... We will see |
| Comment #107 by BooseyGirl Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 01:28:30 PM It seems to me that Microsoft is "stealing" ideas and the the only original thing they've really done is adding the movie features like Netflix and being able to download HD movies and T.V. shows. Think about it though, it's just another way for them to suck money out of your bank account. The prices for most downloadable content is outrageous anyway without adding this. I'm sorry but if I'm paying $50.00 a year for my membership AND buying video games and hardware that comes out (controllers, charge kits and faceplates), I think we're entitled to some free shit! I'll get off my soap box now...but I'll end it with this, Microsoft is pissing me off and if I owned a sniper rifle, I'd end this crap wth my own trigger finger. |
 | Comment #108 by zerocool3397 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 02:48:05 PM I think microsofts move to avatars is good and bad. I aint a fan of the things but from a business side it makes sense. Microsoft aint claiming that they came up with the idea the have just seen the potential in the market and used it. The new dashboard looks better than what we have now and some of the new features announced at the E3 sound good. I think that the 360 isnt just for hardcore gamers it should be for everyone and maybe creating communities is the way forward. I say why not have the best console in the world having all the best features for not just hardcore gamers but for everyone else too. We gamers can adapt and im quite sure that the new update will allow us to still do everything that we can now and more. |
 | Comment #109 by BootlegWarrior6 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 07:42:24 PM THEY SHOULD BE CALLED AVATARDS. If i wanted an avatard i would have bought a wii. |
 | Comment #110 by Donkeythebard Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 07:43:38 PM Yay maybe my avatar can help strangle me. |
 | Comment #111 by DaveOgden93080 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 09:12:59 PM Holy shit Ive never seen so many assholes and crybabies in the same place before. Grow the fuck up people, if you dont fuckin like it go play a PS3 or something. Matter of fact, do anything, just quit posting your bullshit bitching and speak like you got some damn sense. |
 | Comment #112 by workbench Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:23:13 PM 112th comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1! |
 | Comment #113 by Burmie48 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 12:13:53 AM Where is my theme that looks like the old dashboard? |
| Comment #114 by Burmie48 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 12:16:55 AM Sorry about the double post but I did read somewhere that you can choose to keep your gamerpics instead of using avatars although they recommend you using avatars. |
 | Comment #115 by mjc0961 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 12:17:50 AM I said it before and I'll say it again: I won't even download this new update if I can help it. First of all, I already have a lame avatar system in my Wii. Second of all, the new dashboard looks pretty bad. It's like it's trying to be a PS3 with everything lined up on screen at once, instead of the current (and superior) system of multiple pages. Basically, I bought a 360 because it wasn't a PS3 or Wii. Why the hell is Microsoft trying to turn it into both? |
 | Comment #116 by omgyjya_switch7 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 05:33:43 AM I don't care what happens, as long as I can still play games and gain achievements. But, the wii60 thing made me lol... |
 | Comment #117 by BraindeadRacer Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 10:38:22 PM For as long as I can still use my old gamerpics(Honestly, I'm one of them dipshits that used to buy a crapload of them things for no reason whatsoever), I don't care either way. Replacing something is never good, cause there's always some that liked the older. Adding, like with the themes now, being able to combine old with new; Is good, as you statisfy both parties. |
 | Comment #118 by The Gibbonator Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 10:18:24 AM 360's should have just stayed the hardcore console then little kiddies could by the wii |
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