http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/ Engadget Comments for Xbox 360 spring dashboard update leaked? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 1:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
Although, little disapointed...

Yeh, its got some nice new stuff, but its nothing compared to what the PS3 can do! Web browsing, etc....]]>Apr 7th 2007 1:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
But really, there's something to be said for the way dashboard is designed, built around games and xbox live with some added video and music stuff.]]>Apr 7th 2007 2:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
Looks real to me.]]>Apr 7th 2007 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
I would much rather have access to HD movies, game demos, trailers, themes, gamer picts, voice chat, text chat, etc..

These new features seem great and I agree that the marketplace needs it's own blade just like the multimedia tab. Navigation is getting a little too complex and goes against the entire idea behind the blades. Glad to see a new update and keep 'em coming MS. ]]>Apr 8th 2007 5:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/I've been wanting the 360 for a long time. With thisupdate, and probaly many more, it definitely sounds like a good reasonto get one.


Let me get this clear, you're getting a 360 because.. of an update to the online layout and the ability to use the messenager?

You do realize that 360 is a GAMING device, right?

I think there are a few reasons why Microsoft's doing this

*to combat Sony's HOME.
*to make it more secure
*to sell its marketplace video/movie/tv show.

not too impressed with it, It's better, but it could've been much better giving that it's the only console that require paying online service.

I still think the number 1 priority within 360 is to lower its price. lower its core system price to 248 so it will steal some of the business away from Wii.]]>Apr 7th 2007 2:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
However, something tells me that if the Live and Movie Downloads get even more popular (more downloads and advertising) then the Live service will become free.

I do agree that the price of the console should be dropped but with the elite coming out I think they will drop the price of the premium to $349 and the core to $249 to compete with the Wii. Also free Live wouldn't hurt either, although if your waiting for that you're going to be missing a lot of great gaming (I guess that goes for the 360 price drop as well).
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Besides, Browsers for Consoles(And the PSP) are all quite annoying to use. It's just not practical... Use your computer for surfing the web, use your game console to play games with friends. Besides, there are no virus scanners for all those people who want it to look at pr0n without leaving their livingroom/kitchen.

If you want to look for how to beat a boss just get on the computer and do it, and that way you can just pause the game, rather than closing everything down, opening the browser, then slowly trying to type "w, w, w, dot, g, a, m, e, g, u, i, d, e, s, dot, c, o, m". It's just not worth it for most people.]]>Apr 7th 2007 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/May 7th 2007 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 2:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 3:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
To all those people moaning and growning about not having a web browser, are u serious? Surfing the internet is so lame on a console. Come on people, use a freaking PC!!! It's way easier and efficient to just jump on a computer and surf. I have a Wii and having the browser is cute but surfing the internet on it is cumbersome and not worth my time. Web browsers on consoles is just a gimmick and only looks good on paper. Besides, why open yourself to the open internet and run the risk of downloading malware and spyware on console (it will happen eventually, just watch).

]]>Apr 7th 2007 3:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
Perhaps surfing the internet on a PC wouldn't be a problem if damned MS had installed the wifi adapter in the 360, rather than forcing people to front $100 for it. If I hadn't bought the wifi adapter for 20% off, I'd still have to disconnect my ethernet cable from my PC everytime I wanted to get on Xbox Live.

And whats with all this talk about haters? We (for the most part) have the same Xbox360 system you do.

There is however a difference between someone who drools over 360 just because its a 360 and an intelligent gamer who recognizes the pros and cons of the 360, PS3 and Wii.

The Xbox 360 Dashboard runs SUPRISINGLY slowly for a 3 gigahertz CPU with loads of memory. During a game, when I get an update and press the guide button, the system seems to chug so it can open the panel.

Furthermore I'm dissapointed that MS didn't include wifi in the 360 (something both Nintendo and Sony did) and even with the 360 ELITE, is still not including it. Are they gonna come out with a BLACK PAINTED adapter that is 802.11N? No word on it yet.]]>Apr 7th 2007 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
Now as far as your Wifi woes, I can understand the frustrations with not having those capabilities built in. I posted awhile ago though that there are cheaper alternatives to the MS product but before I mention does did you consider buying a router or switch to expand you wired setup so that you would not have to deal with cable switching. As far as alternatives to Wifi consider this product for only $30!!!!:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833176105

here is the review on Cnet:

http://www.cnet.com.au/wireless/routers/0,239028894,239116690,00.htm

I haven't tried this solution but it looks very promising.


]]>Apr 7th 2007 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 4:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 4:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/* Internet browser

^^ Thats ALL I wanted, nothing special, nothing amazing, just so I can watch game trailers from my sofa!!!

Damn MS, they piss me off sometimes, they are aiming to sell the 360 as a media platform, NOT just for games, but we have no browser? EVRYTHING has a browser!!!

!!!]]>Apr 7th 2007 5:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 5:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
* The 360 is great and being an Achivement Whore is fantastic. When you look at the clock at 5am while trying to find that last Orb you know the 360 is addictive. But it is a hard core gamer console and if M$ want to make it in the living room they need to add more features. Not everybody wants a pc and games console in the living room and with the price of Vista and a new pc.

* The PS3 is great but needs AAA games. Don't discount the browser, it may not be fantastic but it does work. I can pop the PS3 on in the morning and get the traffic report before I go to work. No need to wait 5 minutes for my lappy to warm up. It was also a life saver when the lappy crashed and Vista would not boot.

The 360 needs a browser, if you use it great, if you don't then don't let it ruin your life you can still play games.]]>Apr 7th 2007 5:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 6:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 6:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
What console/handheld DOESN'T have a web browser by now? The PSP has one, the PS3 has one, the Wii has one, even the DS will soon have one! What's up with that?

It seems to me Microsoft wants its users to stay in one place - the Marketplace, just so they can get people to buy tons of useless Gamer pics, wallpapers, over-priced DRM movies and other junk based on a funky Points system.

It's not that we are getting so riled up over not seeing a web browser, it's the idea that the Xbox 360 should have had a one to begin with. There's nothing technologically advanced about having one, it's a tool, and it's about time we get one. It's simply trivial!]]>Apr 7th 2007 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 8:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
This Live update looks like a typical update your going to see though. There's not much more that I can forsee MS adding to the service.]]>Apr 7th 2007 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
And if I had a 360, I wouldn't care. In fact, I'd love it. Integrated communications between the work machine and the living room sounds great. Problem is, I don't have a 360. I don't have a PS3 either, but that's the side I'm leaning towards for when I can afford one. Microsoft is linking two markets in such a way that I'm pushed to use a 360. Just because I use Media Center for my media, and I choose Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging, shouldn't mean I have to buy a 360 to enjoy those services elsewhere.

It really should be an open protocol. I want to enjoy these services without being locked in to Microsoft's platforms across other markets.

It's clear why they're going down this path, because it adds cool features for 360 customers. But I can't help seeing an EU lawsuit coming if they keep locking interoperability to their proprietary platforms.

Karl
]]>Apr 7th 2007 8:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 10:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/I wanted a web browser and didn't get it. And the best part of this whole update is that they will have Xbox Live offline and it will be unusable for at least a day.]]>Apr 7th 2007 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/
This will piss me off, I have my tv automated, so switching between inputs takes a moment, so i tend to scroll the through menu blind and the game is loading before the right input is selected.

M$ is pushing the media entirely too hard, I want to play a game, not have to mess with the lousy interface. Sure, the dashboard is kinda cool for certain purposes, but thats why i liked the PS2, it went right to the game, XB360 should have the startup option of going right to the game or loading up the inconvenient dashboard.]]>Apr 7th 2007 11:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/There already is the option to boot straight to the game, it was added in the last update (I'm sure it boots to the game as default because I remember having to change it to boot to dash, which I prefer).]]>Apr 7th 2007 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/ Console Settings > Startup > Disc

That'll make it so that the disc in the disc tray will play automatically when you startup your 360.]]>Apr 7th 2007 1:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Just add a wireless keyboard and I will consider to drop my HTPC.

I feel that this and the new WM6 is shaping up nice for MS. ]]>Apr 7th 2007 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/07/xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update-leaked/Apr 7th 2007 1:29PM