MS planning Xbox dashboard update in preparation for next-gen console
We understand Microsoft is aiming to ensure Xbox 360 users can transition over to the next-generation console and interact with existing Xbox 360 users using messaging, beacons, and achievements. Microsoft will also phase out the use of its Points system with this dashboard update, replacing it with currency and gift card options. We're told that the final update will be made available, providing the public beta testing goes to plan, in August.
Microsoft is holding a special event at its campus in Redmond on May 21st to unveil the next-generation Xbox. Sources have revealed to us that the event will include details of the new interactive TV features that the company is building into its next console. Microsoft is also expected to show off a smaller and denser Xbox console with newly designed controllers that are said to be "flattened" in appearance.
Microsoft isn't commenting about any planned dashboard changes. "We don’t have anything new to announce at this time," says a spokesperson.
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Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/17/4340490/xbox-dashboard-update-beta-ui-changes-for-next-gen
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VEVOPosted:
xFalsity Really,they are replacing Microsoft points with Gift cards and online currency,Thats just a deal breaker for me
HOW exactly? It's still currency. All they're doing is taking away points and replacing it with currency. They'll just translate the points in your account to cash. 80 points equals 1 dollar.
HiderPosted:
xFalsity Really,they are replacing Microsoft points with Gift cards and online currency,Thats just a deal breaker for me
I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not...
ExoticWolfsPosted:
There are a lot of good things and bad things of what they are doing. Well, i just want to see the specs and what the next gen console looks like.
Lucid_DreamingPosted:
Does this mean that the microsoft points left in my balance will be expunged? And does this mean that Xbox Live Rewards will be discontinued? Microsoft needs to justify a lot of questions on the 21st.
xFalsityPosted:
Really,they are replacing Microsoft points with Gift cards and online currency,Thats just a deal breaker for me
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