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 Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 18:05 Post subject: [XBOX360] Fall Dashboard update list revealed |
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Xbox 360 Introduces New Features and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update
Free system update hits connected consoles worldwide on Dec. 4; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more available through download
As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season. Beginning at 0200 a.m. PST on Dec. 4, the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update will be available for all connected Xbox 360 consoles free of charge, bringing an array of new features and enhancements to the leading gaming and entertainment system.
Among the key new enhancements are the previously announced Xbox Originals game download service, Family Timer parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Xbox 360 owners can also look forward to enhanced navigation, profile and video features and Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits.
This free update will be digitally distributed over Xbox LIVE to the more than 8 million Xbox LIVE members worldwide (Xbox LIVE Silver and Gold) with no disc or hard drive required. Gamers without an Xbox LIVE account can easily sign up for the free network by connecting their console to a broadband internet connection. New features and enhancements include:
MORE DOWNLOAD OPTIONS:
* Xbox Originals – With this new service, announced on Nov. 13, consumers can download-to-own full original Xbox games that were previously only available at retail. The digital shelves will always be stocked with classic titles, such as “Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex” “Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,” “Halo,” “Fable,” “Fuzion Frenzy,” “Psychonauts,” and more as the catalogue grows over time, at 1200 Microsoft Points per game.
· Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits – On Xbox LIVE Arcade, the Arcade Hits program kicks off where some of the best selling Xbox LIVE Arcade games will become available at permanently reduced prices, making it easier than ever for everyone to build a library of downloadable games! The first games to become Arcade Hits will be “Bankshot Billiards 2” and “Lumines LIVE,” which will be available for 800 Microsoft Points each, and “Marble Blast Ultra,” “Small Arms” and “Zuma Deluxe,” which will be available for 400 Microsoft Points each. With free trial downloads for every game and over 100 games to choose from, Xbox LIVE Arcade offers something for every member of the family.
NEW WAYS TO KEEP UP TO DATE AND CONNECTED:
· Inside Xbox – A new direct feed brings current news straight from Xbox.com into the Xbox LIVE Dashboard providing members an easy, predictable entry point where they can discover what's new in: game releases, events, and Xbox LIVE Marketplace offers.
· Enhanced online profile – Members interested in sharing a few more details about themselves will have the option to go beyond their motto and further personalize their profile with an expanded bio. The extended bios will be visible to “Friends Only” or the entire Xbox LIVE community.
· Expanded Friends List access – A quick and easy way for gamers to expand their personal community on Xbox LIVE, members will be able to see the Friends Lists of other Xbox LIVE members, boosting their social networking experience on the service.
ENHANCED OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND CONTROL:
* Enhanced Parental Controls – Family Timer, a strong and flexible new addition to the Xbox 360 Family Settings, enables parents to set the amount of time their Xbox 360 can be used on a per-day or per-week basis by their children or other members of the household.
* New video features – The convenience of full-screen movie previews and enhanced video codec support further expand the options when it comes to the Xbox 360 entertainment experience.
· Easy-to-use navigation features – With several noteworthy changes in the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, from the new Game Store button to the Video Store button to enhanced visuals and descriptions in the video library, Xbox LIVE members can find what they want, when they want it.
These features are just some of the new enhancements Xbox 360 owners can expect as part of the Fall Dashboard Update. On December 4th a list of all the new features and improvements will be posted at: http://www.xbox.com/live.
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| Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 19:06 Post subject: |
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Just noticed it said "enhanced video codec support" so Hopefully it will have DivX support
George W Bush -
'...more and more of our imports are coming from overseas.'
Last edited by Steve-O 2004 on Fri, 30th Nov 2007 19:08; edited 2 times in total
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| Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 20:00 Post subject: |
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God damn, I was hoping that they would have added 1680x1050 support.
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| Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 20:03 Post subject: |
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Enhanced Video Codec Support -- This addition will please the majority of the video streaming Xbox 360 community. MPEG4 Part 2 support which, in layman's terms, opens up DivX, Xvid, and Nero Digital compatible videos to being sent through your Xbox 360 from your PC and onto your TV. What kind of content that is, well, Microsoft had no comment on that.
taken from maxconsole. would be awesome if true!!!
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| Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 20:27 Post subject: |
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Divx and Xvid support including avi has been confirmed upto 1080p.
Major suprise and a very welcome addition. Guess the developers of transcode 360 can take a well earned break now.
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| Posted: Fri, 30th Nov 2007 20:36 Post subject: |
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Pfff now they implement this, xvid is old shit!
They should implement support for x264 in mkv container 
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| Posted: Sat, 1st Dec 2007 00:51 Post subject: |
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yep it's pretty stupid to implement only avi support so late
if they added hd support 360 would've killed every player on the market especially overpriced kiss which is buggy as hell
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| Posted: Sat, 1st Dec 2007 01:48 Post subject: |
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on www.gamevideos.com you can see what really changed. The guy also tells you something about 1080P avi files.... I have no idea what that suppose to mean...
Also funny in that clip 
First they show you the friendslist like here:
But later on they blurry it just to be sure lol....
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| Posted: Sat, 1st Dec 2007 02:04 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 03:06 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 03:17 Post subject: |
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For those who are Ban and want the lattest Dashboard update
Xbox.LIVE.December.2007.Dashboard.Update-CotR
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CaptainCox
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 06:22 Post subject: |
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Would installing the update frack up any soft mods installed?
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 13:03 Post subject: |
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| CaptainCox wrote: | | Would installing the update frack up any soft mods installed? |
nope
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 13:18 Post subject: |
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So do all normal DivX/Xvid files work after the update? I mean the ones with a normal resolution, not HD. That would be cool because I won't have to take my Xbox (with Media Center software) with me everytime I go to a friend to watch some movies.
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 13:24 Post subject: |
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yes , ones i tested seem fine
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 21:19 Post subject: |
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| Mortibus wrote: | | CaptainCox wrote: | | Would installing the update frack up any soft mods installed? |
nope |
Cheers!
Now I tried to log on to Live...no success for some reason.
How to install the codec from the "Xbox.LIVE.December.2007.Dashboard.Update-CotR"?
I have no clue as how to access the HD on the 360...totally new to this stuff. |
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 21:43 Post subject: |
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| CaptainCox wrote: | ]Cheers!
Now I tried to log on to Live...no success for some reason.
How to install the codec from the "Xbox.LIVE.December.2007.Dashboard.Update-CotR"?
I have no clue as how to access the HD on the 360...totally new to this stuff. |
Dont know for sure but i think you need the X360 hook up on PC with Windows Media Center to view the HD content
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 21:49 Post subject: |
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Got that...and THEN!
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Dec 2007 21:59 Post subject: |
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I know that XMC kicks ass! A colleague at work has it and totally swears by it. Unfortunately I sold my "ORIG" Xbox to him so he could do all this stuff (media center etc) so...well there it is. I can finally hook up to my PC after some "HUGE" connection probs, the only thing left now is that fracking update so i can start to watch those AVI's that I have saved on my PC...
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| Posted: Thu, 6th Dec 2007 07:05 Post subject: |
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Anyone knows how to update this stuff manually????
"Xbox.LIVE.December.2007.Dashboard.Update-CotR" NFO
| Quote: | 1) You'll need a USB Key or a CDR, DVDR ³±
²³ 2) Copy $SystemUpdate and place on the ROOT of the device / disc ³±
²³ 3) USB - place the usb in the front of the xbox 360 and turn the power on , the ³±
²³ unit will come on and then ask for a update ³±
²³ DISC - turn the system on eject the dvd rom place the cd or dvd in the dvd rom ³±
²³ and turn off the system. power cycle the unit and once started it will ask u if ³±
²³ you want to update. ³±
²³ ³±
²³ How can i get the DIVX CODEC on my xbox 360 ³±
²³ ³±
²³ 1) You need a device to connect your xbox 360 hard drive to the computer ³±
²³ 2) Open your xbox 360 hard drive ³±
²³ 3) Go to Partition 3\Content\0000000000000000\FFFE07DF\00000002 ³±
²³ 4) Place the file 69BCCCF6D6297BFB2AEE9EF626B46C8E22A4B672FF there ³±
²³ ³±
²³ There is no way for you to get the DIVX codec on the 360 without having some device ³±
²³ for the xbox 360 hard drive. |
Or do I not need that Codec???
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| Posted: Thu, 6th Dec 2007 10:38 Post subject: |
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what is 16:10 for?
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