Xbox 360 gets Preview program; can now reserve XboxOne Games with Gold

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Microsoft has just launched a few new goodies for Xbox 360 owners after neglecting them following the Xbox One launch. First off, it's launching an Xbox 360 preview program, which "will work much like the Xbox One preview," according to Microsoft's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson). It will only be available to "select invitees" to start with, likely the most avid users. The first release will include a connectivity test to address "common network issues," with more changes coming later in the year. If you're in, you should see an email invitation soon.

Microsoft also launched a new section on the Xbox 360 console that will make it easier for users to add Xbox One games to their library prior to buying the next-gen console. Certain titles in the "Games for Gold" program are now marked as "free on Xbox One" directly in the console, rather than just on the web, as before. If you have an Xbox Gold subscription and a last-gen console, you should be able to check out the new feature now -- see the video below for more info.



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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/03/xbox-360-preview-program/

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DankStorm-Posted:

This also seems very interesting lol

DankStorm-Posted:

Point Well this seems pretty cool.


I agree, I think this is a good idea :3

NissanPosted:

Well this seems pretty cool.

TendencyPosted:

Pool Would of been better when xbone came out. And should been added ages ago


Yeah, 100% been better if they added it when Xbox One CAME OUT. Now near enough two years after.

TendencyPosted:

They need a new dashboard layout, the one they have now has been there for time and is rather ugly now, IMO.

GrownPosted:

DeluxeHazard
Zesri Wish they completely changed the layout of the 360 dashboard...


A new layout to the dashboard would be nice but most likely it will not happen.


Yep I agree it is not the "older system" so I do not see the need honestly to redo the layout. Most of the focus will be on the new console I believe.

FreshCheesePosted:

i think its a good idea i suppose

DeluxeHazardPosted:

Zesri Wish they completely changed the layout of the 360 dashboard...


A new layout to the dashboard would be nice but most likely it will not happen.

VauxhallPosted:

Would of been better when xbone came out. And should been added ages ago

RickPosted:

Would have definitely been a benefit if this happened like a year and a half ago, you know.... around release time of the Xbox One.