Posts Tagged ‘ dashboard ’

The Future of Entertainment on Xbox

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On the current Xbox 360 Dashboard, "games" is the fourth tab to the right. It's not quite hidden, but it's buried in the middle of everything else. At this point in the console's life, Microsoft isn't concerned with games as much as broader entertainment. Rightfully so: More of us are using Xbox Liv… (more...

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Microsoft says it will fix Xbox color and streaming resolution issues – but not when

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Xbox recently upgraded its dashboard, adopting Windows metro style UI. It was a necessary change, as Microsoft needs to align its products with its operating system. However there were early complaints that post-upgrade, users were seeing inaccurate colors and poor HD streaming quality.  (read the story…)

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Microsoft to address Xbox 360 Dashboard “colorspace issue”

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Microsoft is following up on complaints that it's "Metro" overhaul for the Xbox 360 Dashboard has negatively affected video playback, resulting in reduced picture quality and washed out visuals. (more here…)

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Xbox 3 – Microsoft: ‘Keine Ankündigung des Xbox 360-Nachfolgers … – animexx

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Mit dem neuen Dashboard-Update und der 2010 veröffentlichten Kinect-Peripherie hätte man die Xbox 360 sogar in eine komplett neue Konsole verwandelt, so Pinero. (more here…)

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Microsoft: New Xbox Dashboard IS All About the Adverts – News

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"We believe Xbox LIVE is poised to play a significant role in TV advertising in the future. No other network in the world can give advertisers and consumers these types of branded experiences, and we plan to bring even more groundbreaking interactive TV advertising solutions in 2012 and beyond." (read the story…)

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Xbox 360 "entertainment apps" usage up 50% post dash update

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The number of Xbox 360 owners using the system's various "entertainment apps" rose by nearly 50 per cent worldwide from November to December 2011, according to Microsoft's Major Nelson . The console's revamped dashboard , which puts a greater focus on film and TV streaming features, launched on 7th December. Sounds like it's done...

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Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Kills Online Access for Some

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If you have applied the latest Xbox 360 dashboard update and then run into issues getting online, Microsoft has acknowledged the issue. The software company has admitted to the issue and promises to… (more here…)

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Xbox 360 Dashboard update keeps some offline

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If you have applied the update to the Xbox 360 dashboard recently you may have found that you can’t get online anymore. Kotaku reports that the update has prevented some users from getting back online for playing games. Microsoft is promising to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The issue is apparently not...

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Microsoft responds to Xbox profile problems

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A recent update to the Xbox 360 dashboard has been preventing some owners from using their systems online, according to online reports, an issue Microsoft vows to “resolve … (read the story…)

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Microsoft’s Xbox Live gets new TV channels

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Microsoft has announced that it is adding eight new TV channels to Xbox LIVE. The Xbox Dashboard recently got an overhaul with a new more Metro-styled interface along with the addition of new content and video services. The addition today is part of Microsoft’s plan to challenge cable TV and includes localized TV channels...

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