have thought we would hear SOMETHING by now.
Alex.
On Saturday 17 May 2008 03:42:58 PRoPHeTiZeR wrote:
> Except that MOMO has an inside guy at MS, lets not forget he gets all the
> betas that come out for testing. The f'ing jerk LOL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Xbox@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Xbox@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex
> Atkin Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:22 PM
> To: Xbox@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Xbox] Rumored Xbox 360 Spring update features list surfaces
>
> I do not see anything on that list that couldn't be implemented. Some of
> it does sound unlikely though.
>
> Also the option to allow games to store installation data, seems an odd way
> to word that function. Technically the 360 always DID allow games to store
> installation data, its just not very much nor is it permanent.
>
> Alex.
>
> On Friday 16 May 2008 02:42:45 Mo Mo wrote:
> > Yeah. Too funny how many people believe the list below is real.
> > From: Mrmagoo
> > Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:27 PM
> > To: Xbox@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Xbox] Rumored Xbox 360 Spring update features list
> > surfaces
> >
> >
> >
> > Remember that NETFLIX rumor a while back? I wish that was a
> > reality.....
> >
> > Tim
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Nelson Pacheco
> > To: gamers_for_life@yahoogroups.com ; Xbox@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:52 AM
> > Subject: [Xbox] Rumored Xbox 360 Spring update features list surfaces
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/qj/qjnet/~3/290110090/120087
> >
> > If this new rumor is to be believed, the Spring update for the Xbox
> > 360 will include calibration options for a motion-sensing device and game
> > installation on the console's hard drive. Of course, the operative words
> > for the preceding sentence are "if" and "rumor".
> >
> > Kotaku reports that an internal source has released an unconfirmed
> > list of new features that are being considered for addition to the Spring
> > update. The list contains about 80 new features, tweaks, and changes and
> > is reportedly "incomplete and subject to change".
> >
> > The full list is below. Keep in mind that while it includes a lot of
> > things that would excite Xbox 360 owners, this list is totally
> > unconfirmed.
> >
> > Xbox LIVE
> >
> > 1.. Option to delay sign-in to Xbox LIVE upon booting console (to
> > allow user to set Online Status). 2.. Option to promote Child Account
> > from Family Settings.
> > 3.. Disallow Child Accounts (over 18) to override Family Settings
> > by launching Privacy Settings through a title. 4.. Option in Family
> > Settings for Child Accounts to enable child-oriented/non-mature
> > advertisements. 5.. Introduce a group chat (4) for Private Chat and
> > conferences through Video Chat. 6.. Support to indicate media being
> > watched to gamercard status (video content from Marketplace only). 7..
> > Extend height for Bio field in Personal Profile, easier navigation
> > through text. 8.. More fields present in Personal Profile - recent
> > achievements, interests, games, movies, links, custom section. 9..
> > Compact Personal Profile for new fields (navigating to field will open it
> > up). 10.. Mandatory option to delete duplicate titles from gamercard
> > (excludes Games for Windows - LIVE). User disconnected from Xbox LIVE
> > when booting any title until action complete.
> > 11.. Option to remove payment information from gamertag.
> > 12.. New payment methods for international users.
> > 13.. Download History on Account Management better organized -
> > games, genre, type, download date, miscellaneous. 14.. Long descriptions
> > of items on Marketplace can be scrolled using right stick. 15.. Better
> > organization of free content on Marketplace.
> > 16.. Option to 'ping' when testing connection.
> > 17.. Allow re-connection to Xbox LIVE if Ethernet cable is
> > re-inserted whilst powered on. 18.. New strip colors available to
> > developers, staff gamercards. 19.. New corner icon available to
> > ambassadors.
> > 20.. Re-introduce Messages button for Inside Xbox updates only.
> > 21.. Option to store up to 10 messages permanently on server
> > (excludes invites, status messages). 22.. Increase character limit for
> > text messages between friends only. 23.. Option to disable invites from
> > non-friends or all players. 24.. Option to disable invites from titles
> > not on gamercard (excludes demos). 25.. Option to have smaller items
> > moved up in Active Downloads. 26.. Automatically re-connect to Xbox LIVE
> > if disconnected unexpectedly (set intervals). 27.. Option to download
> > gamer picture (if available) from a gamercard being viewed. 28.. Display
> > random tips to replace static text on Xbox LIVE and Games blades. 29..
> > New button on Marketplace for optional dashboard features - uses Storage
> > Device memory. 30.. Option to donate Microsoft Points to anybody with a
> > Windows Live ID. 31.. Option to purchase Membership for charities
> > (includes benefits). 32.. Integrate file-sharing for selected titles on
> > Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows - LIVE. 33.. Disable notifications to
> > friends of user repeatedly signing into service (set period). 34.. Option
> > to see 'snippet' of text message in notification. 35.. Windows Live Mail
> > integration - includes support for Xbox LIVE Vision. 36.. Web feeds
> > integration - text, images, audio. Includes support for specific item
> > codes on Marketplace. 37.. Option to display gamer picture or standard
> > picture as display picture in Windows Live Messenger. 38.. Support for
> > headset, Xbox LIVE Vision in Windows Live Messenger. 39.. Support for
> > limited 'winks' that display on dashboard interface. Option to disable
> > 'winks' and 'nudges' added. 40.. Notifications separate from Windows Live
> > Messenger to Xbox 360
> > notifications. 41.. Disable multiple languages from being used in any
> > Xbox LIVE editable fields. Games
> >
> > 1.. Option to delete titles from gamercard with 0 gamerscore and 0
> > achievements (excludes some titles that will be re-added to launch
> > another title).
> > 2.. Organize My Games at the Games Library section better (includes
> > disc-based titles) - sort by genre, platform (Games for Windows - LIVE),
> > percentage completion.
> > 3.. Support to display friends leaderboards for disc-based titles.
> > 4.. Show dates of an achievement unlocked when comparing.
> > 5.. Preload Games Library upon dashboard bootup for faster access.
> > 6.. Game updates now shown as items in Memory, increased amount of
> > updates on Storage Device. 7.. Option to delete game updates, removed
> > 'cheat code' as no longer needed. 8.. Support for more titles to display
> > banner when accessing guide in-game. 9.. Option to re-introduce awarded
> > gamer pictures from titles that do not have their own re-introduce
> > feature (requires saved game).
> > 10.. Disable gamer pictures from being awarded from trials.
> > 11.. Support for titles to store installation data on Storage
> > Device for faster loading. 12.. Synchronization to achievements
> > offline/online that were deleted and then re-added from developers. Media
> >
> > 1.. Option to hold LT and RT for rewinding/fast-forwarding video
> > content. 2.. Option to delete individual music tracks from storage
> > device. 3.. Option to rip music CD at different quality.
> > 4.. Copy non-protected files (pictures, music, videos) from USB
> > storage devices, CDs and computers to proprietary storage devices.
> > 5.. Support for menu, top-menu features on video content downloaded
> > from Marketplace. 6.. Section added for audio delivered through feeds
> > (podcasts). Option to stream, download to Storage Device. 7.. Support
> > added for video titles/description to gamercard status.
> > Dashboard/Miscellaneous
> >
> > 1.. Option to navigate quickly out of several menus back to
> > respective blade home (applies to Games, Media, System). 2.. New blade
> > trim styles added.
> > 3.. Introduce expanded Inside Xbox as a portal to news, weather,
> > entertainment, help and community features. 4.. New sounds for various
> > functions (notifications, blades, navigation). 5.. Calibration options
> > for display/sound.
> > 6.. Calibration options for motion sensor devices.
> > 7.. New effects for Xbox LIVE Vision and dashboard background.
> > 8.. Disable changing of Theme when on Memory to prevent 'hanging'.
> > 9.. Preload recent, limited items upon dashboard bootup on Memory.
> > 10.. Faster loading of Themes section on guide.
> > 11.. Option to see what items will not work offline due to DRM
> > license changing from Memory. 12.. Option to automatically associate new
> > DRM to items downloaded for free. 13.. Indicate 'charging' status on
> > guide when Play & Charge kit is connected. 14.. Option to change text
> > colors on guide to better contrast some backgrounds. 15.. Language
> > improvements. 16.. Word censor updated for fields.
> > 17.. Privacy Settings/Family Settings updated for new features.
> > 18.. Voice, picture messages can be read at Xbox.com (Gold
> > accounts).
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > RSS Desc:
> > RSS Link: http://www.qj.net
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