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diskoboy
08-20-2007, 07:45 PM
This may be the big one..... CLAN SUPPORT!!!

* Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers

* Compatibility with messenger pad

* Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering

* Many more Vision Cam settings

* New screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark

* New Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade

* Brand new "web based adver-games" flash games which aren't downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via new Xbox Live Arcade Blade

* New Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade

* New functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad

* New XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, new options

* New language, time and date settings

* New "advertising opportunities" in gameplay

* Xvid support

* New "favourites" option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference

* IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor

* Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games

* New clan support - will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can "fold" friends into new clan category in friends list

* Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages

* New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.

* Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download

* Option for having video content not inform when completed download

* Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads

* New option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas

* New option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console

* Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about new in-game content for your games

* Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings

* Improved USB Keyboard settings

* Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard

* Faster response times to Redeem Code settings

* Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code

* Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can't download current item, will automatically download next available that is able.

* Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes

* Themes can now be animated

* Themes may now have sound effects

* Better slideshow capabilitiesm new options added. New sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable.

* New estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take

RPG_Fanatic
08-20-2007, 08:04 PM
Damn that's alot of updates!!!!! If they're all true it just makes the 360 the one to get.

MegaDrive20XX
08-20-2007, 08:51 PM
and a partridge in a pear treeeeeeee!

Hot damn, that's sexy!

dylan0228
08-20-2007, 09:07 PM
Now all they need is achievements for regular Xbox games. That would be the ultimate update for me!!!

pacmanhat
08-20-2007, 09:33 PM
What's the source on this? I'm cautiously optimistic.

theMot
08-21-2007, 03:25 AM
* Compatibility with USB mouse.

* Updates for games that can handle said mouse, ie: Command and Conquer.

s1lence
08-21-2007, 12:01 PM
Now all they need is achievements for regular Xbox games. That would be the ultimate update for me!!!

I agree make them like XBLA games and give them 200 points.