Tribal Chief Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Microsoft's Xbox Live Fall update will become available for download on Monday, November 1. Announced via e-mail, the update, which has been in beta testing for many weeks, includes a new look for the system dashboard, Kinect support, and additional features, such as ESPN programming and added access to the Zune Marketplace, including Zune Pass music streaming functionality. Members who decline to download the update will be unable to connect to Xbox Live. Microsoft says the update should take somewhere between 5 to 10 minutes to download. Here's a breakdown of some of the new features per Microsoft: 1. Improved voice quality – the audio codec is being updated to improve Xbox Live Party chat audio quality. So grab your friends and jump into a multiplayer game, catch a big sports event, watch a movie or do all three. 2. Improved experience for changing your Gamertag – choosing a new Gamertag? If the Gamertag you're looking for is already taken, your Avatar will spin a wheel and we will provide five other Gamertag suggestions at a time for you to choose from. 3. Streamlined in-dashboard virtual keyboard – we've taken the existing QWERTY keyboard in-dash and made it easier to use for scenarios that involve repeated text entry, for example when signing up for Live within the dashboard. 4. Improved Xbox Live Marketplace UI and browse experience – the Games Marketplace has been re-organized to provide streamlined access to the games and content you want, reducing the number of steps it takes to get to a download. 5. Avatar changes – we've made your Avatars slightly more proportional so you can better play Kinect games6. Easier to get on a wireless network – trying to connect to a wireless network? With the next update, you'll see a list of all the wireless networks within range when you go into network settings. From there, you'll be able to select a new network or further configure the network you're connected to. 7. Ability to sign-out other controllers in the sign-in UI – we're adding the ability to sign-out profiles on other controllers in the sign-in UI within the Guide. This is especially useful when playing games like Rock Band. 8. New browse experience for 100% completed games – you spent a lot of time and effort earning those Achievements, so instead of only being able to view your first dozen completed games, we're giving you a new and better way to browse all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncja Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Is the the update where XBOX live increases in price? I know it's coming in November/December, just not sure when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I look forward to trying out ESPN3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Is the the update where XBOX live increases in price? I know it's coming in November/December, just not sure when.I thought XBOX Live price dropped. I just re-upped for $39.99.I just checked. It goes up to $59.99 for 1 year tomorrow. $24.99 for 3 months and $9.99 for 1 month. It's mainly because of the stuff like Twitter (which is pointless), Last FM, ESPN3, and other "exclusive" content. Edited November 1, 2010 by ya_boi_j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 updates look legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I look forward to trying out ESPN3espn 3 is dang good if you have an HD tv and hdmi like i do on the 360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramblinwreck9 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 espn 3 is dang good if you have an HD tv and hdmi like i do on the 360This is good to hear. I have been looking forward to this update because of the ESPN 360. I'm wondering if there is much lag. I'll just have to find out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 This is good to hear. I have been looking forward to this update because of the ESPN 360. I'm wondering if there is much lag. I'll just have to find out tonight.no lag when i use it the few times the past month, the str eam is only about 30 seconds slower than the tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 So I'm gonna guess everyone is enjoying the update. I just got off work and might not get around to it until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Freeman Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Thanks for the update J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 This is good to hear. I have been looking forward to this update because of the ESPN 360. I'm wondering if there is much lag. I'll just have to find out tonight.I gave it a test run and didn't have any issues. My connection at time was not extra strong so the picture wasn't as clear (at times) but overall I dug it. I'm waiting for a live event to give it a test run though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Guy Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) I gave it a test run and didn't have any issues. My connection at time was not extra strong so the picture wasn't as clear (at times) but overall I dug it. I'm waiting for a live event to give it a test run though.You can do that tonight. There will be a college football game live tonight. I can't wait for NCAA Basketball to start. There will be a ton of games on ESPN3.I think Microsoft could make a ton of money if they were able to work out a deal with ESPN to allow people to pay for ESPN3 that can't get it through their ISP. Edited November 2, 2010 by Cable Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 ESPN3 is quite nice. The quality is pretty darn good after the first 5-10 seconds when it buffers itself out. Can't wait to watch something live on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 OK, I tried it out last night b/c my girl wanted to see the start of the Laker game since Milwaukee/Boston went to OT and we don't have ESPN Classic in hi-def. Gotta say I was really impressed. Once the buffering was finished the picture was great! I'll be watching Idaho State/Georgia this weekend instead of sitting at the CPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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