Xbox 360's overhauled Dashboard: the gallery

Oh yeah, we almost forgot that we have shots of the new Xbox 360 Dashboard -- check 'em out below. Hit up here and here for more on the big fall overhaul that will make your Xbox 360 Dashboard experience basically unrecognizable, for better or worse.

Gallery: Xbox 360's overhauled Dashboard: the gallery

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[pyro @ Jul 15th 2008 3:20AM]

"They copied Miis!" posts in 3...

[Razor @ Jul 15th 2008 3:24AM]

I agree, the style is just to much of a copy =(

[Joe @ Jul 15th 2008 3:45AM]

Yeah, exactly I immediately thought customizable 3D people??? hmmmm


MII'S!!!

[Rob @ Jul 15th 2008 6:11AM]

MS getting caught copying other companies' products? You don't say.

[fred @ Jul 15th 2008 8:17AM]

Seriously, is the concept of a n 3D avatar the exclusive property of Nintendo?

The Sims

2nd Live

WoW

These are all examples of this concept at work. The Mii(s) and the Thee(s) (yeah, I went there), are just different implementations of the same base concept.

No, they really dont look alike. The Miis are way more cartoon like, and in my opinion not very visually pleasing.

I haven't seen a video of how these operate, so who knows if the functionality is better.

But as far as the whole "OMG M$ copied!!!!!" stuff. Nintendo didn't invent it or patent it, so it is open for anyone to implement their own spin on it, as they should.

[neofolklore @ Jul 15th 2008 9:10AM]

search feature: not found.

[OfflinePK @ Jul 15th 2008 9:30AM]

Hey just thought you guys might like to know that if you check out the E3 2008 coverage at gametrailers.com they have a few videos of the dashboard in action. Maybe some of you will find it interesting, personally I'm having a REAL problem warming up to these avatars. I hope MS does something to make them a more desirable addition for those of us not in 6th grade.

[Ayman @ Jul 15th 2008 9:53AM]

3 THING I WANT TO MENTION

1 it does look like a Mii avatar => not original
2 Im guess you would be limited with the number of friends online that are visible, but I like it
3 IS THAT CONAN O'BRIAN ON THE LEFT

[eli @ Jul 15th 2008 10:30AM]

i cannot believe what a blatant rip off of the Mii Channel this is!!!

Okay. We all know avatars are nothing new but the stylings of the facial features are just toooooooo similar.

Has Microsoft EVER come up with an original idea?

[CosterMonger @ Jul 15th 2008 11:38AM]

@eli
A: no

[Bunson @ Jul 15th 2008 1:02PM]

This new dashboard is fucking stupid. Why couldn't they just add netflix to the media dash. Twist was good. This is bad.

[Toph @ Jul 15th 2008 1:31PM]

Remember, the avatars are optional, thank goodness... you can still just use a gamerpic if you want.

[Quikboy @ Jul 15th 2008 9:32PM]

If they made the avatars more realistic-looking, instead of like bobble-heads, I'd be more welcome to the idea of avatars. But even though they have a step of more realism than the Mii's, it's still too kiddie for me.

As long as they've very customizable, I don't mind that much. I just expect more depth of realism, to make it more cooler. And I'm not sure, but maybe a little personal environment, like a virtual room/pad might be something. Where you can show your achievements and games you have and all that. Or browse through your movies, TV shows, and even music on your shelves. Just an idea.

[Flashpoint @ Aug 11th 2008 11:11AM]

Why is Scott Segregated????

[Zen @ Jul 15th 2008 3:25AM]

You'd think they'd have learned their lesson from Microsoft Bob, 13 years ago. Avatars didn't work in GUIs then, and they dont work in GUIs now.

[misterdrumz @ Jul 15th 2008 3:32AM]

Wow, this looks truely terrible. Like a cartoon Apple Mac vs PC advert.

Yuk

[bondsbw @ Jul 15th 2008 8:34AM]

More than just the UI, my concern is how much this update completely changes the 360 console.

Apple has to charge for adding non-advertised features to its systems through software updates, such as the 802.11n support to its MacBooks, and the new features that have been added over time to the iPod Touch. This is all because of their accounting practices as governed by the GAAP. Would Microsoft not get in the same trouble if they choose to give a large software update away for free?

Traditionally, Microsoft has been a software company, but with the Xbox products, they are much more like Apple and have become an end-to-end system company. I would imagine that they would be subject to many of the same restrictions as Apple.

[FredThePanda @ Jul 15th 2008 7:12PM]

Well the main reason that Apple charge for updates is not because they have to (simply by changing the way they account for the iPod's sales so that it was accounted for over a longer period and not on day of transaction would let them get round any legislation) but because they can.

MS on the other hand have a product in a very competitive market (and don't have the fanboy mass that apple has) so release these updates for free to try and gain market share and to appease current customers unlike Apple who like to spit on their oldest fans. If i sound bitter about be asked to pay for the wireless n and 2.0 firmware its because i am...

[josh @ Jul 15th 2008 7:53PM]

lol it looks gay cuase they are using the executives ppl.. therefore thay would wear what they look like and act like themselve. you know happy and corny.. im sure you be able to customize your own make it bad ass, mean, angry looking. like yah im ready to kick your ass on halo .. im not saying i agree with it but it helps in someway to recognize your friends.. it be funny to say to your party " hey where tha fatass? o is that ngga here yet? lol maybe with all the talking MS would update their dashboard just a little bit to make everyone feel good. but is great to see that you can have a party of 8 and share pic music and watch movies.. imagine you only need one subscriber to netflix to watch a movie 4 up to 8 ppl. the tv games would be awesome too.. 1 vs 100 and you could win money too. or maybe MS points. thats great.. so we all need to sacrifice just this once to enjoy more fun.. is not that bad. for sure ill be making fun of my friends and family everytime i see their avatar.. lol..

[Cirian75 @ Jul 15th 2008 3:27AM]

Ermmm!


Looks very Wii like

[Sukhminder @ Jul 15th 2008 3:27AM]

I like.

[Ace b @ Jul 15th 2008 3:30AM]

So basically,all those theme's that i bought/downloaded are basically gonna be useless in the fall?

yeah...looking forward to that.

[Greg @ Jul 15th 2008 3:37AM]

No, they said your themes will look even better!

[Saad Rabia @ Jul 15th 2008 3:33AM]

I love how they combined Wii's and PS3's UI styles all over the same great features of the Xbox 360. They included the best of all worlds in one! I'm so excited to use this updated. Can't wait, AAAHHH... :D

Evolution is sexy. :)

[YeahWhatever @ Jul 15th 2008 7:10AM]

You're right, they have taken bits from both the PS3 and the Wii - but IMO they've not implemented it very well - i think it sucks. I wish you could decline the update :(

[Jubei @ Jul 15th 2008 3:34AM]

This is just royal. They look like Bratz Dolls. ahahahaha

[josh @ Jul 15th 2008 10:04PM]

it looks bad cuase the ppl in it are corny lol... with more attitude better clothing and maybe a kick ass backround of many choice.. it could look good. maybe also some customes, like the donuts for the fat ppl.. lol.. im sure MS is aiming at a humor dashboard rather than a cute dashboard.

[Krist @ Jul 15th 2008 3:40AM]

Yeah, this is just about as cool as choosing your Avatar for Yahoo mail.
Nintendo started it, Sony copied it, M$ killed it.
Miis FTW!

[hiko36 @ Jul 15th 2008 3:44AM]

W...T...F...is...that??

[neofolklore @ Jul 15th 2008 9:15AM]

So we're going to go from the completely bad-ass Gears of War 2, with your mates, back to this dashboard "oh check out my character real quick"

NO, NO NO NO NON ONONONONONONONONONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[hybridvigor88 @ Jul 15th 2008 3:46AM]

dude.....i cant have this on my halo 3 edition xbox.....its too childish......can i opt out if i want?

[guidedbyvoip @ Jul 15th 2008 6:00AM]

yeah theyve said you can use your old gamerpics. themes too

[BluesK1d @ Jul 15th 2008 10:46AM]

You're worried about your Halo 3 edition 360 looking too childish...

[computer.dude.28 @ Jul 15th 2008 1:26PM]

No. You can't opt out. Microsoft knows what's best for you and you should listen and take what they give you, it'll be good for you.
or in non sarcastic terms, the update is mandatory.

[joe @ Jul 15th 2008 3:48AM]

That doesn't look particularly user friendly.

Shame on Microsoft, shame on you!

[Shlumpen @ Jul 15th 2008 3:49AM]

So instead of a gamer pic that I think looks cool, I have to make an avatar that looks almost, but not quite, entirely unlike me?
Thanks, Microsoft.

[J. Baker @ Jul 15th 2008 3:50AM]

A cartoon representation of yourself on your console. How is that NOT going to look similar if different consoles use it. Please stop whining.

I like it. It fortifies the side of the 360 that focuses on family/friends orientated gaming.

Can't wait.

[HeYo @ Jul 15th 2008 4:06AM]

lawl.

[J. Baker @ Jul 15th 2008 3:56AM]

A cartoon representation of yourself on your console. How is that NOT going to look similar if different consoles use it. Please stop whining.

I like it. It fortifies the side of the 360 that focuses on family/friends orientated gaming.

Can't wait.

[A.C.E.R. @ Jul 15th 2008 3:57AM]

When the straight avatars are released give me a call.

[neofolklore @ Jul 15th 2008 9:17AM]

haha, didn't see your comment before i posted my "THIS IS GAY" rant.

[Rawtoonz @ Jul 15th 2008 3:58AM]

maybe sony will get home out earlier now

[jrb @ Jul 15th 2008 9:16AM]

yeah, i can't wait for home...

and the inevitable bricking that it will bring.

[Silverfrog @ Jul 15th 2008 9:55AM]

I couldn't disagree more. Sony's console has had the most timely software updates than any other console ever. If you want to talk about bricking a console, try playing a 360 for about 6 months and see what happens. I'll take Sony's somewhat glitchy software issues over hardware issues any day of the week.

[Kevin @ Jul 15th 2008 4:03AM]

"LuckLaster"...

You can say that again.

[HeYo @ Jul 15th 2008 4:05AM]

lawl.

[SonyPS3Sucks @ Jul 15th 2008 4:06AM]

Ohhh I can't wait to make my 350lbs Avatar.. It will sure look like me in real life :(

[AnalBleach @ Jul 15th 2008 4:35AM]

Naw.. How sad.. Here, have a cookie.

[JerkfacedFed @ Jul 15th 2008 6:23AM]

ur name ftw.

microsoft pwns all this e3

[AnalBleach @ Jul 15th 2008 7:28AM]

@ Jerk
You like to bleach your ass?