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Upcoming Xbox Live update detailed

Posted Jul 18, 2009 at 4:38PM EST by Glenn M.

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Dashboard, Facebook, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, xbox 360 titles

A big Xbox Live update is set to drop in later this summer and here's the list of what all you Xbox 360 users can look forward to in Microsoft's online gaming service. Among the many additions included in the update will be more features to Netflix, the Avatar Marketplace, Video Display Options, and a hell lot more.

Here's the list, as reported by Endgadget:

Netflix Updates

Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.

Movie Parties Â– Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
Manage Your Queue Â– Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch Â– no computer required.
Enhanced Playback Experience Â– Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
Friends Info Â– Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.

Avatar Marketplace

Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. Please note that only limited content is currently available in the preview.

Clothing

Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as "Halo."

Props Â– You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
Awardables Â– The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles.

Games on Demand -- Please note that Games on Demand will be available in the preview beginning early August.

Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room.

Purchase Options Â– Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card.
Game Manuals Â– Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com.
It's Yours Forever! Â– As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console.

User Ratings

User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!

Rate it Â– You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
Sort and Find it Â– Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

Xbox LIVE Parties

Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features.

Party Reconnections Â– If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you.
Streamlined Party Invites Â– Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together.

Video Display Options

We've made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection.

Display Discovery Â– Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console.

Other Improvements

We're always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates.

Gold Member Veterans Â– Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.
Indie Games Â– Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles.
Achievement Browser Â– We've revamped the Achievements browser so it's now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser.
Achievements Tracking Â– A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games.
Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more.
Voice Messages Â– No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected.
Friends List Sorting Â– It's now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide.
Memory Â– Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games.

Account Management

We've made some changes to make your life easier.

Subscription Notification Â– If your Xbox LIVE subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox LIVE.
Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs Â– If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox LIVE.
Account recovery Â– We've enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable.

What does this Xbox LIVE Update not include?

The following features will be coming in future Xbox LIVE updates, which we'll be sure to let you know about.

Facebook
Twitter
Zune video and 1080p Instant On
Last.fm

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Also, you forgot these new features:

. Ability to donate money to Microsoft

. New license agreement which allows Microsoft to charge your credit card whenever they feel like for any reason

. Price of Gold raised to $399.99 (99 cent discount available on first year if you purchase Windows Vista Ultimate)

. Advertisements now appear all over to get Microsoft more money (Microsoft is running low...)

. Nagging message every 5 minutes telling Silver members to upgrade to Gold

. Automatic upgrade to Gold after purchasing Microsoft points

# ... — blkthunda 2009-07-18 18:54

All crap, where's the 5.1 or 6ch support for videos. I hate having to downmix a 5.1/6ch audio to a 2 ch.

# wow — core2kid18 2009-07-18 19:56

probably gonna require a good amount of space on the hard drive.

# And... — NakedFaerie 2009-07-18 20:49

Dont forget the "we think your console is modded so will will ban it anyway" happengings more often.

I know about 3 consoles that have been banned and never modded. 2 of them haven't even been opened.

1 was for an extra fan mod, NOT a piracy mod.

# . — Solid Snicker 2009-07-18 23:44

some of the stuff sounds alright to me, but it sounds like if your ISP limits your bandwidth every month like mine does, then it's kind of limited.

# I wished that — phiyuku 2009-07-19 03:39

Netflix's Movie Party was not just for netflix and for any type of video file. That would have been nice for people who want to watch movie's with their friends but has not netflix. Though from a copyright infringement point of view I can see why it's not going to happen. Same thing I see why the TV in Sony's Home is probably never going to happen.

# No thanks — Relys 2009-07-19 03:40

I think I'll only use the new features listed in the qj update, seeing as they're all free. :)

# Microsoft Stealing — Orlyeh 2009-07-19 07:13

YET AGAIN M$ IS COPYING SONY

Look at Home, Microsoft is stealing Sony's idea of charging you for every little bit of clothing and stuff you put in your space.

I wish they were a little more original than that.

# ... — FelisCatusLover 2009-07-19 09:52

Bill Gates would murder his own mother if he could get 5 cents for it. Microsoft will do ANYTHING, AND I MEAN ANYTHING for money. They have been stealing from Apple and Mozilla for years, of course there gonna steal from Sony and, as usual, there gonna get away with it, just like they get away with all there monopoly lawsuits every year. They probably bribe the government.

# @Orlyeh — Relys 2009-07-19 12:35

Well, at least you can earn cloths by getting achievements now.

That's way better then crappy gamescore/trophies.

# Relys — Orlyeh 2009-07-19 14:59

OMG MICRO$OFT STOLE THE IDEA OF CLOTHING FROM PEOPLE

# ... — xXxZEROxXx 2009-07-19 16:54

>>Insert annoying and immature fanboy comment here

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