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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GeorgasmPosted:
Love the dashboard how it is now, hopefully it's just performance improvements or bug fixes.
TywinPosted:
New dashboards are probably my favorite updates for the consoles that Microsoft does. Excited to see what it looks like.
YinPosted:
Very nice. I always get excited for new dashboards. It's cool to see what they come up with. I hope it's better than the current one though. Not the biggest fan of it.
XeX_gmack101Posted:
All it's gonna be is just a bunch more **** adds that we don't **** give a **** shit about
HenderPosted:
What will happen to user who already have MS points? will they be converted to gift cash or something? Is it going to be like a Steam wallet?
Pummpy1Posted:
Don't think that the update will change the dashboard. Maybe some small changes such as extra menus and such but nothing big.
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