Xbox 360 "Spring" Update is now available
Written by Dan Zuccarelli   
Wednesday, 09 May 2007 05:30
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On top of a bunch of little and behind the scenes updates, this here new dashboard has a few biggies. Integration with MSN messenger (if you're into that), a new Marketplace blade in the menu, and the ability for the 360 to switch into "low power" mode to download demos, and then shut-off when it's done (similar to how it charges the controllers)

Here's the list from the press release:

  • A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.

  • Enhanced family settings features for Xbox LIVE communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.

  • A new Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade lets Xbox LIVE members access the content they seek — whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States) — from one place on Xbox LIVE.

  • Updates to Xbox LIVE Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox LIVE Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox LIVE members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded Tell a Friend capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.

  • A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox LIVE Arcade games.

  • New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

  • Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.


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written by Jim Squires, May 09, 2007
There's a neat little thing that they left out of the list - remember how when you had a game in it would say "Play Game" as the option to start it? Now it says "Play GAMES ACTUAL NAME" and when you cursor over that it brings up a box that shows you your recent achievements, gamerscore for the game, etc.. It's sweet. smilies/smiley.gif

LOVING the MSN integration, but I may have to invest in a wireless keyboard I can hide under the couch for it since the QWERTY keyboard won't be coming out until an unspecified summer date. smilies/sad.gif
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written by Danny M, May 09, 2007
I remember reading somewhere about one other feature tat seems to be slipping under the radar unless they opted out of it. There was supposed to be an update for the voice chats allowing you to connect and speak with up to 20 people simultaneously. Anyone know anything about that?
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written by Andarko, May 09, 2007
I'm scared... This update won't crash my 360, will it?
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written by Jim Squires, May 09, 2007
Didn't crash mine. smilies/smiley.gif
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written by Brandon, May 22, 2007
It crashed mine, and a ton more.. Check the xbox.com tecnical forums before you update your system with this "Spring Update"

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