I may have just fallen in love with my Xbox 360 all over again. Major Nelson has been sent a letter from Xbox LIVE’s general manager Marc Whitten outlining a few new features that’ll be released for the Xbox 360 console later this year. They are… · Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the […]
I might have just fallen in love with my Xbox 360 all over again. Major Nelson has been sent a letter from Xbox LIVE’s general manager Marc Whitten outlining a few new features that’ll be released for the Xbox 360 console later this year. They are…
· Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you’ll still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.
· Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Buy that new map, TV episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a motion picture to watch when you get home from work.
· Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it’s not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Each feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you’re (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.
· LIVE Celebration system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix motion picture together, or share a slideshow of your personal pics. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Celebration allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.
· Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get on the internet with your friends. Games will support everything you’d expect, like Accomplishments and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.
· Avatars. Your on the internet identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.
· New display support. Because you asked for it, we’re adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440900 or 16801050.
The 1610 thing is great and the hard drive thing is SUPER great. Read more over at MajorNelson.com if you’re interested.
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