Xbox 360 'New Dashboard' Leaked

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New images and video of Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 dashboard leaked online over the weekend.

The images come directly from Microsoft’s XDK kit. The code is only available for Microsoft’s XDK systems, reserved for games developers. Microsoft typically provides access to its XDK on a limited basis. Games developers are required to sign Non-disclosure agreements to prevent any leaks of Microsoft’s development systems. The leak was discovered by forum users at Neogaf.com, a dedicated site to gaming discussions. The latest leak does not provide any hints at new features but demonstrates Microsoft’s progress with its new user interface. A similar video leaked in August and demonstrated a new “discoverable” option in the dashboard settings. Microsoft describes the option as “change your settings to allow companion devices to discover your Xbox. The setting will allow Xbox users to link Windows Phone and other companion devices to the gaming console.



Microsoft’s new user interface borrows key elements from Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8 user interfaces. The Xbox dashboard now features live tiles in the same way that Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8 do. The interface uses Microsoft’s much talked about Metro style user interface standard across the whole dashboard. Microsoft is also preparing to include YouTube and Bing on the Xbox 360. Bing users will be able to use Kinect’s voice recognition feature to search for movies, music, Xbox LIVE content and more. Microsoft is also planning to include some type of Marketplace with applications for Xbox 360.


Microsoft will also introduce an Xbox LIVE TV service as part of its dashboard update. Microsoft is looking to use the Xbox as a distribution device for cable TV and is reportedly working to secure lucrative deals with the biggest cable TV providers in the United States. The company originally announced its plans for an Xbox TV service at the E3 entertainment expo earlier this year.


Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 dashboard will enter the beta testing phase in October. The company is planning a Preview Program for the new dashboard, similar to last years preview. Microsoft is expected to announce details of the preview program in the coming weeks. Current rumors suggest that the final version of the dashboard will be made available to users on November 15, exactly 10 years after the original Xbox was released.




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Source: http://www.winrumors.com/new-xbox-360-dashboard-xdk-leaked/

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KuloPosted:

Kool i just hope MS doesnt charge money to go on youtube or anything else cuz that would be really stupid if they did

Spiller123Posted:

I Think You Can Browse The I-net With This Dash :D
e.g. Youtube & Facebook

TheBrownGuyPosted:

This new dashboard actually looks pretty decent

TTG_IS_THE_GREATESTPosted:

This dashboard looks nice

HeX0RPosted:

I think im gonna like this Dashboard out of all of them.

SilencerPosted:

Looks nice, I'm just wondering how the Interface will look in-game when you click the Guide Button.

I_MAKE_IT_RAINPosted:

This dashboard looks not that bad...

Subj3ct_Kn1ghtPosted:

icy Stop saying bad things about the new dashboard.
Every new dash is always ridiculed before coming out.
"Eww that's ugly", "That's worse than the old dash"
Just give it some time. It will grow on you like it always does.
They wouldn't be updating if it wasn't going to make the system better overall.


I still hate this new one...I like the 1st one the best...

ChromeModzPosted:

Jacob8hockey
Arrow Pre NXE FTW! I want an improved blade dash, not all this silly scrolling stuff.

Any way, glade where getting something slightly fresh. Keep positive I guess.

I bet you didnt even have ur xbox when it was the first style dash.

Ill sum it up quickly.

IT WAS TERRIBLE.


I HAD IT AND I LOVED IT

NicPosted:

It looks pretty sleek to be honest, makes it feel more multimedia than just a gaming console.