Microsoft Details More of the Upcoming Dashboard Updates Written Wednesday, August 05, 2009 by Dan Webb Microsoft's upcoming dashboard update is dropping in less than a week now (August 11th) and whilst many are enjoying the subtle differences via the preview program, not everything is in full flow yet. Microsoft sent out more information today laying down a little more detail on what games to expect on the Games on Demand service, as well as some of the avatar brands we can expect. Without further ado, the new details released today are as follows ...
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 | Comment #1 by ShadyChicano Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:18:23 AM Cool |
 | Comment #2 by ShirleyPeanut Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:18:42 AM lastfm should be sweet, i cant afford all the dlc i want though so I wont be buying any clothes :/ |
 | Comment #4 by Krinky Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:19:50 AM I wonder if we'll see any lightsabers with the Star Wars avatar clothing. |
 | Comment #5 by DogsofWar999 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:20:44 AM In the preview now can't wait need more games. Looking for to this a lot |
 | Comment #6 by abigfrog Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:22:42 AM Shame on the line up of games but the rest should be great. |
 | Comment #7 by RonanN1 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:24:07 AM This is usless. In Romania we don't have acces to netflix, 1 vs 100 and about 75% of XBL. So I don't care...stupid update. |
 | Comment #8 by sakanakami Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:26:49 AM I'm in the preview as well, bought the chicken prop from the Monkey Island section. |
 | Comment #9 by TheLegendOf1977 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:27:26 AM Im just afraid that even more options are gonna make the interface even more slow ( if thats possible ) |
 | Comment #10 by drew.wiard@Parkview.com Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:28:03 AM As long as they work on speeding up the Pop-up dashboard (when you hit your Xbox button), I'll be pleased. There's nothing more agonizing than waiting 60 seconds + just to send a voice message while in the meantime the next round or match has started w/o you. |
 | Comment #11 by OblivionGod123 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:29:14 AM i will just be happy if they could sort the party kicking thing out and maybe sort the connections out when people from the UK play with the americans |
| Comment #12 by Habsens Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:29:21 AM How much will a game cost? TIA |
 | Comment #13 by Country Beef Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:29:21 AM i wonder will the price of games in games on demand will be realistic?? u can pick up table tennis for 7 euros in gamestop and i have a feeling microsoft will overcharge for some of these games :( |
 | Comment #14 by N00B EATA Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:33:12 AM Ugh....Games on demand means I have to get a bigger HDD. |
 | Comment #15 by Thrall320 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:33:47 AM Nothing special. Worst Dashboard update yet. |
 | Comment #16 by ElliotRobinson Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:35:47 AM Yeah #4 (Krinky) lightsabers would be awsome - fingers crossed for loads of Star Wars gear |
 | Comment #17 by Nionel Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:36:04 AM @13 Well, look at it this way, Xbox originals were all $15 USD, even when the retail prices for certain games, like Halo: CE, sold for less than that new in stores, if you could find them. A majority of the XBO titles could also be bought cheaper used, at least from stores around here, so I would expect a majority of the On Demand titles to probably range from $20-$30 (as most of those games are Platinum Hits) despite that fact that I could go to GameStop and buy say...Perfect Dark for $7.99. |
 | Comment #18 by hellview Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:36:28 AM If LEGO Star Wars is less than £25 i'm getting that. |
 | Comment #19 by Mike Langlois Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:40:01 AM Doesnt make it a bad update. Just makes it bad for you, unlucky. |
 | Comment #20 by arete Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:41:13 AM Can't wait for Last.fm and Facebook on my xbox |
 | Comment #21 by B1indSide Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:41:37 AM @10: I've been in the preview for a week now and the menus, guide button and marketplace are all much faster... which was what I was looking forward to the most as well. Those are the only "worthwhile" improvements. Netflix update is also great, but since no one outside the U.S. gets it, it's pretty much useless to the majority of users. |
 | Comment #22 by KING 4D Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:42:07 AM im tired of being dropped from parties, this is suppose to fix the problem and automatically reconnect you |
 | Comment #23 by dutcheeeezmasta Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:42:35 AM It's going to end up being more options to spend more money. I mean come on, you give us 1 vs 100 for months and then make us pay for a "season pass". 360 is the only console that makes you pay for online play and honestly they should be giving us a little bit more instead of making us pay for every little tiny thing you want to do on it. Now you can download all these full games and take up more space on your hard drive so that you eventually need to go out and buy a bigger one. I'm suprised you don't have to pay for your avatar too. But 360 is the best console out right now in my opinion so I guess I'll keep reaching into my pocket for now. |
 | Comment #24 by Webb Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:42:56 AM Those discussing price of the Games on Demand service ... Take this as a benchmark maybe, but BioWare stated the other day that Mass Effect was going up for $20. Amazing price in my opinion. |
 | Comment #25 by HotShotCMS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:44:03 AM I would love to get Beatles clothing when I play The Beatles: Rock Band. Of course I would rather have my avatar naked, but that's not happening any time soon :( |
 | Comment #26 by eviltb Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:45:40 AM Id buy a lightsaber for a dollar! |
 | Comment #27 by Fuzzy Dem0n Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:45:59 AM nice |
 | Comment #28 by thatfrigginguy Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:47:50 AM xbox is gonna make fatter and pale with all these cool features. Why should I ever leave the house? All joke aside. I cant wait should be cool. |
 | Comment #29 by NFaMuS one Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:50:12 AM awesome...i was actually surprise to see i had an update this morning when i turned on my xbox...signed up for that early stuff...its a nice set up |
 | Comment #30 by Purge Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:53:10 AM Mass Effect will be 1600MSP T-Minus 8: The release version of Mass Effect hits xbox live on Aug 11th for $20. -Neha |
 | Comment #31 by Sogeman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:53:30 AM They will probably just match the recommended retail price, which is bad. I mean I can get Assassins Creed new for 27 Euros at Amazon and they will prob. sell it for 30. So Disc version which I could sell or lend away for less than a digital copy. Pretty lame |
 | Comment #32 by Zacxx201 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:54:04 AM Hell yah, Viva Piñata 2!! |
 | Comment #33 by Mana Fiend Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:54:27 AM I'm hoping they release the highwayman's coat from Fable 2. Always wanted a long coat for my avatar lol. Looking forward to it. |
 | Comment #34 by ZingZitang Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:55:44 AM SWEEET!!!! And Someone Asked About The Party Disconnections. They're Fixing that. Calling It Party Reconnect or something like that. When Your disconnected you automatically join back in |
 | Comment #35 by drakehellsing Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:55:52 AM ooo, Monkey Island content and for the avatar too....can I dress up as Guybrush Threepwood, mighty pirate now? And I see Test Drive Unlimited is up on the list, one of my favourite games I still haven't gotten all achievements on XD |
 | Comment #36 by Andyman5022 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:57:49 AM how much are the games on demand going to cost? |
 | Comment #37 by Rusty Nail zh Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:58:22 AM Avatar Shop! Niiiiiiice! But should have some band shirts, too... :) |
 | Comment #38 by Akatsuki Sw1tch Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:01:33 AM Hopefully they sort out the marketplace & the front end as their extremely Slooooooow recently, The only thing i really care about in this update is the Avatar marketplace. |
 | Comment #39 by ash356 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:05:10 AM Bleh... not interested. I've been in the preview for a week now and its not really that awesome. I mean probably the coolest thing is the netflix update, and in the UK we don't get it so i could'nt give a flying **** As for games on demand, my hard drive won't have the space:( Plus the avatar clothes are overpriced pieces of crap |
 | Comment #40 by C0lourmegrey Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:06:24 AM hmmm mass effect 2 disc collectors £12 on amazon that i can later sell/trade or £20 to download it......... bunch of arse & anyone that buys games like this is a retard |
 | Comment #41 by l.maciver Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:10:01 AM lower the prices of the avatar content, its dreadful. games on demand is a 50/50 thing to me, you can get some really cheap ones now, all are prices in pounds, and from my local gamestation. mircosoft will need to give us really cheap games in order to beat the preowned factor. Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft) 12.99 or 2 for 20 Burnout Paradise (EA) 12.99 or 2 for 20 Call of Duty® 2 (Activision) 12.99 or 2 for 20 Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 12.99 or 2 for 20 Fight Night Round 3 (EA) 14.99 Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)4.99 LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts) 12.99 or 2 for 20 Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)12.99 or 2 for 20 Meet The Robinsons (Disney) 4.99 Need for Speed Carbon (EA)12.99 or 2 for 20 Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)7.99 MX vs. ATV U |
| Comment #42 by l.maciver Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:11:53 AM think i ran out of room in my last post #41, but its a noticeble trend of very low prices and the games work fine |
 | Comment #43 by Cringer85 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:12:09 AM I'm buying a new shirt for myself, before I even think about using the money for an avatar :/. And where is the "all available resolutions for monitors" that microsoft promised in this update??? I'm still not able to use my monitor in the highest resolution, shame on ms... Games on demand? Not as long I can get every game for free in my local library... |
 | Comment #44 by I o DGK o I Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:22:42 AM legit |
 | Comment #45 by towns Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:24:04 AM i got perfect dark for $3 from my local store. why pay more for games like it |
 | Comment #46 by Luke Binczyk Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:24:49 AM For the 'Games on Demand'. Does this mean we can play the full game through it, without having the game? And will it be fully functioning, like we can save our game and come back to it later? And more importantly, can we get achievements off them? :) |
 | Comment #47 by tomoevo Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:26:34 AM PREY thats all that needs to be said |
 | Comment #48 by AkhenatenReborn Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:39:13 AM It seems like a good update, but I fear a lot of the new features will die out because hhardly anyone uses them. Game On Demand? We can all find games cheaper than what the prices will be like on here for sure, so I predict that will die out in 6 months time, just like the Xbox Originals idea. Avatar clothes is a good idea, but they will be overpriced, and so, hardly anyone will buy them, or most people will buy one or two items and never buy another ever again. |
 | Comment #49 by Pheonix_Assassin Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:39:37 AM Gears Of War 1 i mostly play but i wil buy the gears of war 2 clothing :D |
| Comment #50 by Webb Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:47:37 AM @#46 - Yes to everything. It's a digital version of the game basically. No different to the disc version. |
| Comment #51 by ex4rddrysxdftr7 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:48:01 AM Found this http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/platinumhits/default.htm range from $19.99 to $29.99 |
 | Comment #52 by Doominatorx6 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:48:02 AM Games on Demand sounds like a decent idea, but the price will make or break it. Looking at about 800 - 1600 microsoft points per game hopefully! |
 | Comment #53 by HaydnMH Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:51:05 AM @ #43 its there it changes your resolution to the one that best fits your tv through HDMI but it doesn't support all tv's. |
 | Comment #54 by Pointless Dan Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:51:14 AM You really do have to give Microsoft 10 out of 10 for supporting Live. Every single update has improved the platform in a major way and by the sounds of it they have plenty in the pipeline. Without wanting to sound like a MS Fanboy, it's almost as if they can do no wrong. |
 | Comment #55 by Noseble3d Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:54:13 AM the update is very nice so far wish they had made avatar clothes before like the new ones releasing. i want an isaac clarke helmet on my avatar dammit! |
 | Comment #56 by Epic Win Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:55:13 AM looking forward to it! |
 | Comment #57 by waterhead71 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:56:02 AM few things: 1.how much space does the games on demand take up? 2.price? 3.kinda sucks because if u buy those games used at gamestop you can return them.but im sure they wouldnt. 4.that should be in the update if u dont like the DLC, in the next 12 hours u should be able to get a refund. |
 | Comment #58 by iruhlman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:56:57 AM great stuff here IMO. I already bought my Halo3 shirt (80 MS points) I had 90 left so I just used it for the hell of it. Its not that achievements were enough we know have avatar awards sitting right below our achievements. Will someone make an avatar awards website now? |
 | Comment #59 by bullet9t9 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:08:44 AM can i buy some of them games for microsoft points i can get perfect dark zero for around £5 . mint cd from gamestation , they clean every preowened cd for free , when purchasing a preowened game . and fight night round 3 for around £10 . ill rather buy the games from gamestation, add my gamertag its kazadon message me for achievement boosting www.youtube.com/bullet8t8 |
 | Comment #60 by FourChan Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:10:20 AM Yeah I have the update already, it's pretty wicked. I like the TokiDoki stuff. |
 | Comment #61 by Sakura4600 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:14:18 AM it would be sooooooo cool if they made rugby/football jerseys! i just hope the new clothes are awesome |
 | Comment #62 by Itsbrown4606 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:14:32 AM "24 x7"? I think you mean "24/7", Webb. :p |
 | Comment #63 by SAYNTofSYNNERS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:21:10 AM MEH All I hope is that they have fixxed the game library tab. As when I either put the 360 on, or end 1 arcade game to boot up another since NXE it takes from 5- 30 minutes to reload the list. GAHHH that p*ss*s me off so much. It is quicker to go into games market place, find the game and boot it from there. |
| Comment #64 by SAYNTofSYNNERS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:28:37 AM If the full games are only $20, and all my DLC works I will be buying BURNOUT , as that is pretty much my goto game, when I do not really feel like playing a game, but want to do something. So I would like not to have to bother to put a disc in lol. I hope these boot whilst off of live like ARCADE games do. But I bet that they will be like COMMUNITY/ INDIE games and need you to be signed into live to boot. If that is the case I will not buy any, as my 360 travels with me, and often it is played in places where there is no broadband( this is what stops me buying COMMUNITY/ INDIE games). Heck my 360 is my arcade I have at least demos of every ARCADE and COMMUNITY/ INDIE game ever offered on the service |
 | Comment #65 by WiredHEaDsHoT Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:29:52 AM i think i would rather spend my money on somthing good insted of cloths for somthing not real and what does nothing... |
| Comment #66 by SAYNTofSYNNERS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:32:06 AM @ 65 Me too but I am gonna buy that totally sweet GEARS OF WAR COG ARMOUR lol |
 | Comment #67 by i got squeezed Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:35:09 AM Theres not to much good games On Demand from what i see, little dissapointed. But im sure they'll release more in the future. |
 | Comment #68 by silentbob0 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 10:37:33 AM The Games on Demand feature is going to be a complete rip off - everyone can see it coming. Games like Table Tennis, Prey and Perfect Dark Zero are not worth anything these days, you can buy them for like £5 or so on ebay. |
| Comment #69 by ChipSpudskin Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:02:00 AM Woooo..................hoooooo! None of those updates seem that worthwhile to me. The custom views sounds interesting but, I don't see how it's going to make any significant difference. But, I guess they'll get around to the good stuff eventually! |
 | Comment #70 by x Violet Rain x Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:02:58 AM @57 1. probably about 4 gig or so like when you intsall games.. 2. in the video they realesed mass effect was 1600ms points 4. can't because how can you give a refund for something that is digital? it wouldn't make any sense.. |
 | Comment #71 by blobby1000 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:03:25 AM i think this will be cool but i aint sure on having to buy the clothes 4 ya avatar.sounds pretty cool tho. |
 | Comment #72 by Roxy Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:03:27 AM Tokidoki clothing and BIOSHOCK items will be MINE! If they would have been in the preview, I would have bought 'em by now. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for next week. |
| Comment #73 by x Violet Rain x Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:06:04 AM @50 except the usage rights, you download it and then your xbox breaks and you buy a new one. when you re-download it on that xbox, you will have to be connected to live to play it and no other account can play it except the one that downloaded it... |
 | Comment #74 by JRAPOCALYPSE Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:08:57 AM Mostly pathetic! games on demand is a joke cause i can still get my hard copied games way cheaper than what they will sell them without killing my hdd space.If they charge money for avatar clothes that is just BS....Microsoft is just getting greedier and more distasteful as they progress and it is really turning me away from the 360 they charge for eveything and it's just pathetic.I have a wii and a ps3 here that are FREE with everything but some dlc and they are way more reasonable without ripping the gamers off,hey MS get a clue. |
 | Comment #75 by Ninjamonkey6493 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:09:33 AM The reason they are doing the 360 games on demand is to keep up with sony. right now you can buy i think 5 or more Full Ps3 games on the Playstation store. 2 of which are socom and burnout. and trine is coming soon i heard. |
 | Comment #76 by GCO CaRNaGE Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:18:38 AM #7 UR A LAME FUCK USA IS THE BEST BITCH HA! |
 | Comment #77 by SADISTICH0RR0R Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:18:47 AM seriously...does anyone know where to find out what you need to do in a game to unlock avatar extras? I cant find anything so far and figure there should be something to point you in a direction, besides the gears 2 content isnt even up yet. |
 | Comment #78 by Peperonici Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:21:56 AM im getting microsoft points cheaper than others so, im really looking forward for this update (i always wanna to play sega rally ^^) |
 | Comment #79 by Clutch2290 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:22:24 AM can you still earn achievements from the downloadable full games that will be in the update |
 | Comment #80 by FYC Punker Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:25:04 AM The new way you view your achievements is stupid. |
 | Comment #81 by xiphias666 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:26:00 AM I'm in the preview of the new Dashboard Update. And one of the feauters is went you install the games on your hard-drive. There's a little reduction on the space that the games occupied.For example; 1. Fallout 3- 5.9GB to 5.5GB = 0.4GB 2. Gears Of War- 6.5GB to 6.3GB = 0.2GB 3. Gears of War 2- 6.7GB to 6.3GB = 0.4GB 4. Just Cause- 5.6GB to 5.4GB = 0.2GB 5. Oblivion- 6.7GB to 5.9GB = 0.8GB 31.4GB to 29.4GB (savings of 2 GB) |
 | Comment #82 by RedNight Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:32:24 AM omg starwars i wanna be a clone trooper or a halo odst or spartan or or even a pirate yey |
 | Comment #83 by the punishermx Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:41:59 AM cant wait |
| Comment #84 by Sogeman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:43:02 AM @#72: Tokidoki clothes are already out. + Skateboards |
 | Comment #85 by Vandiloo Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:43:14 AM What I really want is the ability to RENT games on demand. So if I feel like trying out a certain game before I buy it, I can! Buying it on demand just doesnt seem like something I would do unless maybe I was trapped in the house during a blizzard. |
 | Comment #86 by Mad Tupac Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:44:01 AM Co0l |
 | Comment #87 by samjustsam Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:49:12 AM im only interested in last.fm (since i heard it was free) the avatar clothing and items sound interesting. hope they are cheap. i wouldnt mind getting a master chief helmet or a lancer but the thing is that soooo many ppl will have that stuff and i wont look unique. thats why the really good stuff should be earned by completing those specific games and getting certain if not all the achievements for them. that way only the really hardcore fans of that game that play it will be able to show off their cool threads. example: beating bioshock on hard gets you a big daddy suit or big daddy helmet. |
 | Comment #88 by Bajan Elite Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:49:20 AM stop complaining about games on demand.If you think its stupid then don't use it. Its not a rip off. You say I'm not gonna buy digital copies because i can't trade it in. If u r gonna buy a game that you know ur gonna trade why not gamefly it first. Anyway there's an upside to downloads and thats not having to worry about any game disc breaking or getting scratched. What they should do though is partner with gamefly. |
 | Comment #89 by padraiglovesyou Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:49:21 AM Excited but the avatar stuff lol! |
 | Comment #90 by lilasianman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:50:23 AM Games on demand along with Facebook and twitter later should be a couple of sweet updates. The longer natal stays away the better. |
 | Comment #91 by Alex Goodman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:53:31 AM The novelty of props gets boring EXTREMELY quickly. I've bought the rc warthog and giant cottonbud and they suck lol |
 | Comment #92 by Darkspin8807 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:54:11 AM screw games on demand... its bad enough i cant sell the arcade games when im done with all the achievements.. and Natal is coming and when it does its going to be epic... When it comes out im going to have a beer with Milo LMAO |
 | Comment #93 by newbsicle Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:03:01 PM Looks pretty cool. I'm seriously going to laugh if the digital library games are as much or more than the physical disc copies. I bet they're either exactly the same as a brand new disc copy, or possibly $5.00 more. That's a pretty fat percentage for Micro$haft. |
 | Comment #94 by GiLTRAP Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:12:32 PM Really looking forward to getting Last.fm |
 | Comment #95 by Octobox Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:13:42 PM this just made my day! |
| Comment #96 by SAYNTofSYNNERS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:22:24 PM @73 unless it is like with ARCADE games which once a year you can re-download them to a new console and move their licence to the new console so you can boot them whilst not on LIVE and any1 profile can boot those games. I had to do this when I bought an ELITE when my launch PREMIUM RRODed on me |
 | Comment #97 by TwiceAzzNice Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:24:36 PM Awesome looking forward to it. |
 | Comment #98 by Krisko Disko Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:24:46 PM So just like wasting money on themes and gamerpics, we can now waste money on avatar pimping? I hope some game companies (Valve especially comes to mind) will automatically give you some clothes or accessories. I'd love to have my avatar get a free Altair robe or Big Daddy suit. |
 | Comment #99 by NeoSant Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:27:50 PM 1 more week and were done ;) |
 | Comment #100 by Crazy Best Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:29:18 PM Games on Demand will FAIL. I bet Mass Effect will cost €29.99 and GameStop has it for €14.99, why would I buy it on Games on Demand? It is just going be a huge failure like Xbox Originals. |
| Comment #101 by SAYNTofSYNNERS Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:30:52 PM @ Ninjamonkey6493 Dude that is not fair really Both WARHAWK, and SOCOM were never meant to be retail games, SONY planned to only do online sells of these, but had to offer retail to keep GAMESTOP, and other big retailers happy. TRINE is nothing but a casual / ARCADE type game. The only true retail game On PSN is BURNOUT ( if you exclude PS1, and PSP games) Oh and SIREN but that is only an upres'd PS2 game |
 | Comment #102 by kizwiz Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:38:51 PM I still think they need to make Xbox Originals better but they have given up on that so oh well.. Also this update sucks. And why are the games that Rare developed have 'Microsoft Game Studios' next to them? I know they did help out but come on?! |
 | Comment #103 by DXBlaze Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:40:41 PM I really don't favor the ideia of buying things with real money for a virtual avatar, however, if it's kinda cheap and there's some Sith clothing, or some other really cool game related things, I may just do it once... |
 | Comment #104 by ZangeTSM Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:44:29 PM can't wait for it to actually come out, no one on my FriendsList has it so it's boring |
 | Comment #105 by asilentboom Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:48:30 PM I read on teamxbox.com that the update has reduced the amount of space taken on your HDD from installed games. This is part of the article. "According to research undertaken by the Eurogamer game-enthusiast website, the system update will reduce—by dramatic amounts, in some cases—the amount of hard-drive space is taken up by games that are installed onto the HD." "Among the reductions Eurogamer discovered is a nearly one-fifth shaving by King of Fighters XII from 3.4GB to a little over 700MB; Raiden Fighters Aces dropping from 3.4GB to 484MB; and a decline for Left4Dead from 5GB to 3.7GB." |
 | Comment #106 by Swayyd Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:52:17 PM I want my Big Daddy drill. Or I want to be Andrew Ryan. NOQ. |
 | Comment #107 by Astrex Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 12:59:14 PM wouldn't it be cool if you could unlock outfits for your avatar from games like gamerpoints aswell ?? |
 | Comment #108 by Farrmark Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:03:52 PM I'm a bit concerned by the lack of any news about Sky...... |
 | Comment #109 by ZonaBoy89 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:10:49 PM damn their tryin to really get people to get them 120gb harddrives |
 | Comment #110 by Zuckuss Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:16:08 PM Give me some Storm Trooper Armor for my avatar!! |
 | Comment #111 by Hijikata Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:16:55 PM COG Armour Yeah |
 | Comment #112 by slipintonite Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:17:31 PM that's a huge concern of mine, people will send messages but i won't bother reading them until after i'm done doing things in-game. i've had the damn thing lock up on my too many times and have had to re-do countless things due to the issue. it needs to work better, such an awesome utility hampered by poor performance! |
 | Comment #113 by ISEENIT08 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:23:16 PM I'm enjoying the preview now i notice also that when somebody logs in to your party to chat you can hear it in your headphone(earphone). |
 | Comment #114 by BloodDrunk Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:31:10 PM Pretty cool, i like how they are implementing this :) |
 | Comment #115 by ASJ07 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:40:29 PM Nice but I need to get a 120g hardrive instead of a 20g hardrive. |
 | Comment #116 by MagicNinjaZ Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:41:32 PM Im pretty sure that you only rent the games, at least thats what the thing on the spotlight page of the dash bord said... |
 | Comment #117 by saberwolf00747 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:43:17 PM why are all the games on demand all old games |
 | Comment #118 by mjc0961 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:55:58 PM "to family favourites like ... “Sonic the Hedgehog,”" Did Microsoft really say that? That game isn't a family favorite. That game is horrible. It ruins families with its obscenely long load times, terrible camera angles, and miserable story. Anyway, other preview features are pretty awesome. As long as they don't make me test Games on Demand by buying Sonic the Hedgehog! |
 | Comment #119 by Shark Pedrera Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 01:58:41 PM I just don't see the point in buying clothes or props for my avatar when they should be free or acording to achievements.. IMO |
| Comment #120 by DLStChad II Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:04:08 PM Not too fussed about any of this apart from the fact my xbox might run a little better afterwards. I can get Mass Effect for 7.50pounds and if I wanna spend money to dress up something like an avatar ill buy a doll:) |
 | Comment #121 by Hitchenson Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:04:58 PM The update's going to be sweet. I've got 11,470MSP to spend. So bring on Games on Demand and avatar clothing! |
 | Comment #122 by SuperWoody64 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:13:09 PM I don't care about buying avatar clothes unless there's something in there I absolutely must own. I just want unlockable stuff. I prefer it, anyone can plunk down a couple bucks, earning stuff is more fun. |
 | Comment #123 by BerserkMidget08 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:13:21 PM Sounds cool - I didnt realise it was coming so soon - to be honest I have lost track of all time during the holidays |
 | Comment #124 by americansychos Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:17:31 PM i love the idea of games on demand. now lets hope MS takes a bit off the price. no s/h cost or packageing. should be cheaper right? |
 | Comment #125 by FuriousAli007 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:33:42 PM Games on demand is cool. The avatar marketplace is a rip off though points for clothes is just ludicrous. |
 | Comment #126 by ptpjr Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:37:34 PM this is gonna b the best update so far.. |
 | Comment #127 by Youngtone 03 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:41:17 PM when will they have facebook and last fm? |
 | Comment #128 by Cinderkin Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:54:27 PM The preview is pretty cool. Got me a little skateboard. Hopefully you can unlock some really cool things from games, and not just crappy t-shirts |
 | Comment #129 by an7man Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 02:57:35 PM I actually got the update last week(through the preview). Its pretty good but whats the point in wearing Halo shorts if no one without the update cant see them lol. |
 | Comment #130 by CRAZYCJ20 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:03:18 PM Maybe now I can complete my avatar dream and create The King from Burger King! |
 | Comment #131 by odionthemesiah Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:05:28 PM sounds kk |
| Comment #132 by Alex Goodman Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:36:28 PM @113 I noticed the mic noise as well. I don't see how a noise can alert you to something you wanted to do anyway though. I'm hoping hard to find games like avatar:TBE and guitar hero 2 (atleast in the UK) are available on the marketplace. |
 | Comment #133 by Raddish117 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:45:41 PM I hope there will be some heavy metal clothing like Metallica t-shirts |
 | Comment #134 by Itz BruceLeeeee Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:45:57 PM Can't Wait til next week |
| Comment #135 by Itz BruceLeeeee Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:47:26 PM Nice!!! Can't Wait 4 Next Week on the 11th |
 | Comment #136 by Xylon Uxkid Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:48:50 PM Mmm...lets see the prices of the Games on Demand. |
 | Comment #137 by JCG Moneybags Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:56:09 PM @22 i am on the preview right now and i must say that the party reconnection works very well it puts you instantly back in to the party |
 | Comment #138 by CaptainKicker Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 03:59:54 PM Wish i was from the US. Around 80% of the update, is only avaible in the US, and Not Denmark. |
 | Comment #139 by toonsage Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:08:18 PM avatar store is awesome =) but i wana know how the awards work and how exxactly do you unlock stuff with the games one plays |
| Comment #140 by unkee888 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:10:04 PM My friend already have this update because he's a tester or something. |
 | Comment #141 by she haunts me Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:18:42 PM I was prompted for the update when I signed in a few minutes ago. I take it I was selected to preview it? Or is everyone else getting it early as well? |
 | Comment #142 by Fire_Twisted Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:24:42 PM Sweetness |
 | Comment #143 by TESTUBE BABY 82 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:26:56 PM i wish you were able to get rid of any game off your gamercard like if u get 75g on quake 4 but u dont have the game anymore and just delete the 75g off your gamerscore to make it look a lot better |
 | Comment #144 by dizzymagic Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:36:29 PM @143. This indeed would be a great idea, but dont think it will ever happen. |
 | Comment #145 by xBLAKx SAVAGE Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:36:52 PM this is okay but i think games will end up being overcharged |
 | Comment #146 by reddevil63 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 04:57:22 PM The speed increase of the dashboard is alone worth the update, that was my gripe. The rest is bonus. |
 | Comment #147 by RobotHacker Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 05:10:31 PM I'd like to be able to delete games from my profile where I havent unlocked any achievements. Now if Microsoft done that, i'd be happy |
 | Comment #148 by Sonicbluespeed Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 05:11:56 PM I Want some Sonic Unleashed Apparel!! >:] |
 | Comment #149 by United10717 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 05:40:21 PM @147 u know that if u ave 0g on a game u can delete it from ur list already!! |
 | Comment #150 by xxm1llertimexx Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 05:47:21 PM #147....u can delete games from your profile with 0 achievements....ive been doing that for awhile!!!! |
 | Comment #151 by CenozoicZombie Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 05:51:32 PM Sounds like some interesting updates. |
 | Comment #152 by SoylentGreen Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 06:20:05 PM I wonder how much those props are gonna -cost-. *exasperated sigh* |
 | Comment #153 by MONS1EUR FOL1E Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 06:41:09 PM @7 - That's because all businesses, not just microsoft, aim to please the majority. you don't get Netflix because that's USA only. You don't get 1 vs 100 because it's still in Beta and you're country isn't one of the beta-testing countries. Be happy you have online gaming and xbl. If you don't like the way Microsoft do things then stop complaining and buy a PS3. Jesus. @152 - I think I noticed in the trailer, ms points in the hundreds for those accessories. If that's true, no accessories for my avatar. |
| Comment #154 by MONS1EUR FOL1E Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 06:46:30 PM @-23 nobodies forcing you to pay for anything, and Gold members get 1 vs 100 for free. |
 | Comment #155 by Zef Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 07:02:03 PM Still waiting for avatar interactive porn. |
 | Comment #156 by WootNyllon Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 07:06:45 PM Im part of the beta test for this August update and I don't have a number next to my name for how long I have been on xbox live. I still havent found the reason why I don'nt have one and my other friends do. |
 | Comment #157 by Levex817 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 07:33:58 PM Just another example why I love my xbox so much. Can't wait for next tuesday now, thank god I already have the day off. |
 | Comment #158 by CrAcKdOwN360 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 07:46:21 PM The update is nothing special. I don't have NetFlix & don't purchase points alot so am not bothered about the clothes. All the games for download are pretty shocking. Ones I've already had for a while. |
 | Comment #159 by Teh Paralyzer Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:12:32 PM I don't wanna Pay money to add clothes to my Avatar he's fine with his Free ones....ooohh Steampunk outfit for my Avatar... So tempted to buy.... Damn you Microsoft and you taking our money! |
 | Comment #160 by halofan1989 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:29:32 PM I got selected to preview the update and the extra features are kinda awesome. I'm not too happy about paying REAL money for FAKE clothing, but whateves. I'm definitely gonna snag the ODST armor so I can wear it while I own during 1 vs. 100, though. xD |
 | Comment #161 by Wolfofthewind Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:54:48 PM If I were you guys I'd be wary about that "Xbox 360 games: Games on Demand." It'll be just like DLC, in the sense that it'll work offline only one that same xbox or online on your username...however I ran into an instance a while back with my DLC after I had the Red Rings of Death. I did the process of redownloading everything via history, but it didn't fix my DLC so I can only access some of my stuff online, it even messed up my free files and I had to make a new account to regain offline access to my freely downloaded files. I would be wary, only because you may get screwed if your console red rings...thus letting you only accessing your content online, if that were to happen. Is that worth the risk or would you rather have the hard copy of your game so you don't have to wor |
 | Comment #162 by prezskroob Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:55:03 PM @15 Sorry to argue with you, but NXE was the worst dashboard update yet, this update is only making a bad thing worse. Sounds like the achievement sorting and progress will be the only worthwhile thing in this update. How long before M$ allows us to get rid of avatars all together? |
| Comment #163 by Wolfofthewind Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 08:57:16 PM worry* about losing tons of money worth of games because of the defective prone consoles. I mean I like my 360 and I've only had red rings once...but I'd never want to risk losing 60$ for a new game in the future when they'd offer it. I'm looking forward to all the updates even though I won't be using most of the features, but I'm sure everyone else will enjoy what I don't partake in. I just strongly advise to stay away from Games on Demand. The rest of their update seems impressive...if they remove the dashboard lag that happens every now and then...that'd be even better. Hope we're in for a smooth transition on the 11th. : ) |
 | Comment #164 by igyoung13 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:11:24 PM will there be a award update for this website because of those new unlockables for avitars |
 | Comment #165 by Devil Sora Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:28:10 PM No Elder Scrolls IV? No Left 4 Dead? Come on I'd love to dress up like Louis or some Imperial Leigon Gaurd. . . . I think this has potential but it all and all its the content delivered to us in time. . . . |
| Comment #166 by SuperWoody64 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 09:35:35 PM I hear alot of yammering about the avatar clothes being a ripoff, how about paying full price for a game you never own? Given the choice I'd rather buy live arcade games in the stores but they're cheap enough to not worry about. I doubt I'll ever get one of these when the option to buy a disc is there. |
 | Comment #167 by xTHRASHx Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:09:19 PM i have the preview. the awesomeness wears off fast |
 | Comment #168 by Dredgon Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:24:17 PM I have the preview, but wasted 160 points on stupid Monkey Island eyeball necklace to show I had it, and now stuff I ACTUALLY want is coming with the full update. FML! |
 | Comment #169 by MrMario2011 Wednesday, August 05, 2009 @ 11:35:31 PM I'm previewing it right now, it's AWESOME! Can't wait for the final build! |
 | Comment #170 by ix ownage xi Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 12:21:35 AM avee itttt!!!!! |
| Comment #171 by ix ownage xi Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 12:22:29 AM cant wait i have need for speed most wanted on disc but it dosent work so ill def get that off the dashboard!!! |
 | Comment #172 by WholeFnGameARob Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 12:23:35 AM I downloaded the preview but it won't update the netflix part and now I can't use it... anyone having this problem? |
 | Comment #173 by Genesis Demon Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 12:24:41 AM i got the preview and it is awsome, im still impressed with it, had it a few days now |
 | Comment #174 by sirmix69 Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 12:54:23 AM God, all i hear is "This is the worst idea ever", or "This is gonna suck". Dam people complain too much! If you don't like it, dont buy a god dam xbox. Go play PS3, so you can get their free content, their free gameplay and free everything. So stop complaining, because you will still pay for it in the end anyways, Sheesh. |
| Comment #175 by refresh Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 01:15:04 AM great http://greatprize.tk/ or http://www.prizerebel.com/index.php?r=1055727 you can get free xbox live points, gold cards, games and even new x360 i aldready got 13 month gold and cant wait to get 1600 points and play all fronts for free for us proxy visit www.ultrareach.com |
 | Comment #176 by Kooky Cow 32 Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 01:19:29 AM This sounds sick! |
 | Comment #177 by Blue Thunder28 Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 04:13:20 AM Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait |
 | Comment #178 by jeeze34 Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 05:25:45 AM You can download the bioshock from Games on Demand (USA) |
 | Comment #179 by MORTO hi Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 05:36:27 AM facebook? i thought xbox was for gaming. |
 | Comment #180 by Nilfisk2's BloodyTriggers Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 05:44:17 AM NICE!!! |
 | Comment #181 by austen2k7 Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 05:49:24 AM Will these games have achievements on I'm presuming if they're charging you they will have the full deal on them won't they? Now I wish I got the 50gb hard drive instead of 20gb, I only have 7gb left =p |
 | Comment #182 by TobyD Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 09:12:35 AM i'm gona dress my avatar up in a master chief costume :) |
| Comment #183 by Itz BruceLeeeee Friday, August 07, 2009 @ 12:17:07 PM Very Nice!!! Can't Wait |
 | Comment #184 by Bell 2d Friday, August 07, 2009 @ 03:35:39 PM Looks interesting indeed can't wait for this Update and i was wondering would the Games on Demand only be purchased via credit card or could you buy them using Microsoft Points? It's a same i have to wait till Halo 3 ODST to get the Master Chieft outfit all you can get from Halo is T-shirts with the Halo 3 Logo. |
| Comment #185 by RobotHacker Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 03:48:07 AM @ #149 and #150 - how do you do that? Cheers |
 | Comment #186 by DerickYEAHH Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 10:36:32 AM Im loving the tokidoki clothes. its my favorite clothing brand. i'll pass on games on demand and just go to my local gamestop. |
| Comment #187 by Kooky Cow 32 Tuesday, August 11, 2009 @ 03:30:58 AM When does this update begin? It's 6:30pm on Tuesday 11th August here & it still hasn't updated. Is there a specified time? Or is it 11th August in only a certain country & it wont update for me (Australia) till like 4 in the morning? |
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