New XBOX Experience - General Discussion [Mobile/Archive] - Page 12

Spybreak8

12-18-2008, 05:03 PM

I rather like how the ads are integrated into the UI rather than just throwing it on every unused corner like the blades. At least they don't look like ads. And now, they seem to be turning every ad into a contest, and I don't mind the chance to win free stuff.

I have to agree, at lest with them integrated if you don't like them just keep flippin through the windows. It's not on my pretty dashboard background anymore and its a nice change.

I too have had really slow times waiting for things to pop up for available downloads on the specific game you're looking at but I believe it relates to my fast but high ping satellite ISP.

I just went through all my themes and the ones I used to hate, movie promos, are actually cool because the guide background covers up the title and date advertisement. Even though I have premium themes, bought the Halo Wars and Castle Crashers ones, I more than never look at my friends list through the NXE, due to having to wait for avatar & game info, so it doesn't really matter.

munch

12-21-2008, 05:13 PM

I found some cool things out that may or may not have been covered.

I brought my hard drive to use on my brother-in-law's xbox. I have NXE, he doesn't.

When I put the hard drive in it automatically updated his xbox to NXE. He didn't have to connect to Live to do it.

I also could not access the installed games from his xbox. You can only get installed games from the hard drive when you use the xbox you initially installed it on.

Chase

12-21-2008, 06:01 PM

I cleared my cache, and the freezes have stopped. For now.

Wez455

12-21-2008, 10:35 PM

can i use netflix using my harddrive on someone elses 360? if not thats fucking gay!

torifile

12-21-2008, 10:47 PM

Ok. So I migrated my Live account to my new console (the one I created my account on originally died after less than 1 day) but I'm still getting the error that "this download is assigned to another console" when I purchase a game through xbox.com. The games seem to be working offline but I really would like to figure this out so I don't have to manually download things. Any thoughts?

bigdaddybruce44

12-21-2008, 11:05 PM

Unfortunately, you do have to re-download everything.

torifile

12-21-2008, 11:12 PM

Unfortunately, you do have to re-download everything.
I think you're misunderstanding my problem. These are on new purchases. Is there no way to have the downloads automatically sent to my 360 just because I created the account on a different console? If that's the case, that's lame.

jdeluis

12-22-2008, 02:00 AM

I cleared my cache, and the freezes have stopped. For now.

How were you able to do this? Any consequences on clearing the cache. Never done it before, not even when I had the blades.

thrustbucket

12-22-2008, 03:43 AM

How were you able to do this? Any consequences on clearing the cache. Never done it before, not even when I had the blades.

Google is pretty cool.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11131/Xbox-360-Cache-Clear-Code-Revealed/

jdeluis

12-22-2008, 03:53 PM

Google is pretty cool.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11131/Xbox-360-Cache-Clear-Code-Revealed/

"Performing this function will also clear any software updates."

So this would be the only negative about clearing the cache?

slickkill77

12-22-2008, 03:57 PM

You can just redownload them. Not a big deal

sj41

12-22-2008, 05:24 PM

can i use netflix using my harddrive on someone elses 360? if not thats fucking gay!I dont think so. I tried to at a friend's house and it said that Netflix is currently unavailable or some crap like that. I'm going to try it again soon, though.

thrustbucket

12-22-2008, 05:56 PM

"Performing this function will also clear any software updates."

So this would be the only negative about clearing the cache?

Yeah. It isn't a big deal if you are always connected to live. You'll just be prompted next time you play the games to download them.

jdeluis

12-22-2008, 06:04 PM

You can just redownload them. Not a big deal

Cool. Thanks!

sandaz93

12-29-2008, 01:10 AM

How can I improve the video quality of Netflix on my X360?

Im using a 2wire with SBC Yahoo DSL. Im also using a wireless network adaptor. If i used an ethernet connection would it be faster?

Thanks

SynGamer

12-29-2008, 01:22 AM

DSL is your problem most likely. You need at least a 5MB (download) connection, more is obviously better.

Matt Young

12-29-2008, 01:24 AM

My quality is fine with Verizon Yahoo DSL. The wireless connection is the problem.

a_bleak_tomorrow

12-29-2008, 01:39 AM

speedtest.net check that on a wired connection if your getting 5mb its your wireless if you not its you connection

ITDEFX

01-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Like the others, I jumped when I read the post about the 120 gb hard drive being 100 bucks (and the 15 off coupon) at CC and got myself a unit in order to be ready for the NXE. Installing games on it to improve load times and reduce the noise from the system. Anyways, lately I have been noticing a LOT and I do mean A LOT of lock ups when ever I hit the guide button (X).

In one session alone I get like 5-8 guide lock ups for about 10-15 seconds before restoring to normal. I can talk to others but can't move anything. Does anyone think it has something to do with installing all those games on the hard drive (down to 15 gigs) causing the NXE to have problems or does it sound like my 360 is going to red ring soon?

The problem seems to be getting worse as time goes on. Anyone have similar problems?

Thanks

TrenoV

01-02-2009, 12:50 AM

I didn't start having guide issues until late December and its been pretty annoying since then. It sounds like I am having the same issue as you, locks up for 10-15 seconds, happens with games installed or not. I was just thinking it had something to do with holiday traffic but I probably have no idea what I'm talking about.

Trakan

01-02-2009, 12:52 AM

It's not installed games, it's NXE itself. I know a few people who were in the beta, and everything about NXE was instant according to them.

It's just the sheer amount of people using NXE now. It locks up and freezes just like the blades did.

anubis20

01-02-2009, 12:58 AM

i have a 20gb hdd with no game installs and the thing locks up all the time, its usually when pressing the guide button, i think nxe is nothing but a big marketing scheme, the old blade system was better.

gamegirl79

01-02-2009, 12:35 PM

I noticed the lockups happening more often in the last couple of weeks. When NXE first came out I didn't have any problems.

rodeojones903

01-02-2009, 12:42 PM

I got a 120gb HD for Christmas and have it about half full. I have been getting a good amount of lock ups as well. It seems to be an NXE issue (as already stated) and not a hard drive issue.

YodaEXE

01-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Yeah, the beta was real smooth and nice. There's just too many people now. I hope they're working on it though.

Monsta Mack

01-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Known NXE issue sadly.

ITDEFX

01-02-2009, 01:18 PM

*phew* Although it's fustrating to have this happen during every session, at least it isn't leading to a RRoD, which would really not be good.

Goodeye

01-02-2009, 01:44 PM

Would a hdd cache clearing help with this...

And for that matter how would you even do that in the NXE now?

Halo05

01-02-2009, 01:49 PM

Cache clearing works the same way now. I just did it yesterday. Go to your storage devices, hit "Y" is see its properties then hit X, X, LB, RB, X, X. You'll get a prompt about proceeding with the maintanence. Select "yes" and you're done.

The only issues I've run into since I recently switched to a 120 gb HDD, installed games, and NXE is more crashes within games. Fallout 3 (surprisingly) never crashed back when it was not installed and running off a regular, old, late 2005 manufactured Pro 360.

m3talst0rm

01-02-2009, 04:04 PM

Still with my 20 gig hd and clearing the cache helped a lot with those hang ups/lock ups/freezes.

captainfrizo

01-02-2009, 04:16 PM

My Elite is taking about a full minute to boot and display the menus which is pathetic. It used to be only a couple of seconds.

I wish Microsoft gave us the ability to go back to the old dashboard. I'll gladly give up the ability to install games if I could get rid of the piece of shit that is NXE.

Droenixjpn

01-02-2009, 04:39 PM

Is it possible to put themes on with the NXE update? Just wondering.

I most likely won't be installing games to the hard drive as I find I can wait a couple more seconds to play a game, I have a 20 Gig HD and I find it to be a waste of storage.

Getting a few more seconds actually can help, it gives you more time to prepare, and do something else.

Wolfpup

01-02-2009, 04:41 PM

It's not about load times-though in some games it can drastically improve performance. Installing to drive is primarily to fix the 360's insanely loud-ness, and has a side benefit of not using your drive so much.

WonkyToad

01-02-2009, 05:00 PM

OK, I cannot find anything on this in here, so has anyone heard if they are making any headway on the HDMI issues of not playing sound and the display setting being messed up every since the NXE update?

jkanownik

01-02-2009, 05:05 PM

Still with my 20 gig hd and clearing the cache helped a lot with those hang ups/lock ups/freezes.

It didn't help me at all with my 120 gig. I hate NXE.

YodaEXE

01-02-2009, 06:02 PM

WonkyToad

01-02-2009, 06:20 PM

...There's an issue with it? My 360 is connected via HDMI and it works fine for me.

Yea, there is an issue (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/11/21/nxe-reportedly-causes-sound-issues-for-hdmi-users/) but it does not effect everybody. (it also effects display settings)
I have tried the fix that they have listed there but it does not work for me.
I tried emailing xbox customer service but it was like pulling teeth and it took 6, yes 6 emails to them just to get them to understand that I was trying to use an HDMI cable. (I know, I know... 1st mistake was emailing instead of calling, but it was easier to email for my work hours) Finally they said for me to put in a repair ticket. That is not the solution to the actual problem. I think they just got tired of me emailing them.

They have a couple more stories on that site too.
12-02-08 (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/12/02/ms-admits-to-360-audio-problems-caused-by-nxe-working-towards-a/) and 12-17-08 (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/12/17/nxe-audio-issues-continue-to-fire-up-forum-users-microsoft-stil/)

007

01-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Yikes, a few simple freezing (and not even FREEZING freezing, just locking up for about 20 sec) and people jump all over NXE like it's the work of the devil.

The blades had issues, too, and in fairness to MS, do we not remember this time LAST year? You know, when things weren't working AT ALL? Honestly, given the huge influx of new users, the more people on because of no school/work, and launching a whole new dashboard less than a month ago, I think things are going amazingly well at the moment. Like I said, the sheer fact that we can even USE Live right now is a step above previous holiday seasons.

Just my opinion, though.

Droenixjpn

01-02-2009, 06:59 PM

People seem to be in a rush now, and I don't understand why. You know if we all took stuff a bit more slowly, maybe there would be less problems. Sure people want to do this and that, but we have to remember that everything and everyone has a limit to what they can and can't do.

I personally am not having any problems with the Guide Button lagging. The NXE is still pretty new, so they still have to work out the bugs and glitches, I know you've probably heard this many times, but it's the truth.

saunderscowie

01-02-2009, 07:07 PM

It's feels like i've been using the NXE for ages now it's pretty solid. I just wish the the spotlight channel could be hidden like the welcome one could be.

captainfrizo

01-02-2009, 08:08 PM

Yikes, a few simple freezing (and not even FREEZING freezing, just locking up for about 20 sec) and people jump all over NXE like it's the work of the devil.

Let's see...

Did I ever have any issues at all with the old blade system in the three years prior to NXE? No.

Does my Elite now take a minute to boot up into NXE? Yes.

Did it do that when NXE first came out? No.

Are others experiencing similar issues all of a sudden? Yes.

Am I having any other problems with my Xbox after the horrible boot-up time? No.

Would it be too unreasonable to blame NXE for these problems? No.

So, yeah, I think I can safely justify my reasoning behind blaming this piece-of-shit menu interface that Microsoft should never have bothered with in the first place.

Droenixjpn

01-02-2009, 08:43 PM

All I can say is, you're either happy with it or not. I'm actually quite happy with it, and I enjoy it more then the old system, but that's really just my opinion.

The old blade system was nice, and it seemed a bit easier to navigate, but I can't say NXE is terrible, I find it to be nicer then the old blades.

So in other words, I'm not going to complain about NXE.

thrustbucket

01-02-2009, 09:46 PM

I like NXE better, and I've noticed no difference in boot time.

dmaul1114

01-02-2009, 10:01 PM

Same here. I like it better. It seems faster and looks nicer. And the Netflix streaming is great since I already had gold and a Netflix subscription.

jkanownik

01-02-2009, 10:38 PM

Same here. I like it better. It seems faster and looks nicer. And the Netflix streaming is great since I already had gold and a Netflix subscription.

Do you pull up the guide in game a lot? I'm wondering if some people really don't have a problem or its just they don't notice it.

If some people really don't have a problem the only other thing I can think of that might cause it is the number of friends you have. I have 92 on my list, which is well above live's average.

ZForce915

01-02-2009, 10:44 PM

It takes NXE a LONG time to show my friends list. I can see name bubbles but the avatars can take forever to load.

007

01-02-2009, 10:55 PM

If I'm playing a game and I bring up my friends list, the problem isn't getting in... it's getting OUT. That's when it usually sort of freezes up for about 10-20 seconds. The only other issue I've noted is that, occasionally, installed games will take 15 seconds or so to 'boot up'. So, yeah, there are a few issues.

All in all, though, these aren't anywhere near earth-shattering or fun-ruining issues. That's my point... regardless of whether or not you think MS *should* have done the NXE, you have to admit that, overall, it's gone WAY more smoothly than anyone could have ever anticipated, especially given that it launched a month before Christmas. This is, in reality, likely the least painful change MS has ever made with the 360.

That, and in complete honesty... as long as I can boot up a game, I really couldn't give less of a crap about what the dashboard looks like. ;)

Owen

01-03-2009, 12:48 AM

The old dashboard was much faster for everything. It takes a while when I click on something for the downloadable items to show up in the menu. I also get the lag when going to the friends section.

EnderA6

01-03-2009, 01:08 AM

from one owen to another, you should clear the cashe. it works much better after you do.

Owen

01-03-2009, 01:45 AM

I have cleared the cache and it did not help.

PhrostByte

01-03-2009, 02:11 AM

I'm used to NXE, yet I still hate it. Gives me my blades back assholes... instead of this pointless fucking menu system with 10 useful functions and 50 useless ones.

Blackout

01-03-2009, 03:11 AM

Is it just me, or do the movies (Major Nelson, etc, etc, etc) just do not load AT ALL for anyone else? It just stays on a black screen with the little 360 machine logo on the screen.

ZerotypeX

01-03-2009, 03:13 AM

Has anyone tried putting their hardrive from an xbox with the NXE to another xbox without the NXE update?

seanr1221

01-03-2009, 03:18 AM

Yes. It puts the NXE on that box.

ZerotypeX

01-03-2009, 03:35 AM

Yes. It puts the NXE on that box.

but when I take it off the 2nd xbox. It will still have the blades? I just don't want to brick anything or what not

tgk2044

01-03-2009, 03:44 AM

Is it just me, or do the movies (Major Nelson, etc, etc, etc) just do not load AT ALL for anyone else? It just stays on a black screen with the little 360 machine logo on the screen.

Yea, for some reason I couldn't play one out of two movies I've gotten recently, it did exactly what you said, I have no idea why.

Blackout

01-03-2009, 04:13 AM

Yea, for some reason I couldn't play one out of two movies I've gotten recently, it did exactly what you said, I have no idea why.

I can't play ANY of the videos. None of them. It's really weird. It happens to every single one I try to play.

ajh2298

01-03-2009, 12:59 PM

Are all Netflix movies and shows available to be streamed via the 360 or is it only certain ones, and if it is only certain ones is there a list available anywhere?

dmaul1114

01-03-2009, 01:45 PM

Are all Netflix movies and shows available to be streamed via the 360 or is it only certain ones, and if it is only certain ones is there a list available anywhere?

Only certain ones, but its several thousand (like 10 or 12 thousand). There's no list available that I'm aware. TV shows there are some current ones like Weeds, 30 Rock, Heroes, The Office etc. on there.

What I'd say is if you only watch recent american blockbusters you'll be dissppointed as there are almost none available. It's great for older movies (not just classics but stuff 5-10 years ago), documentaries, indy films, foreign films etc.

The other thing I'd say is it's not worth paying for Netflix or Gold mainly for this service. You get netflix for the mail rental service which has pretty much everything you could think of and Gold for online gaming. The Instant Watch is just a nice bonus which is free for people who need both of those services.

I say that as many who've signed up or tried free trials just for the instant watch are disspointed at the lack of recent films and bitch that the selection sucks (rather than their limited interests) etc. etc. and it gets old.

dmaul1114

01-03-2009, 01:47 PM

Do you pull up the guide in game a lot? I'm wondering if some people really don't have a problem or its just they don't notice it.

If some people really don't have a problem the only other thing I can think of that might cause it is the number of friends you have. I have 92 on my list, which is well above live's average.

The guide is probably a bit slower than in the past, but I don't use it very often anyway. I have probably 20 some friends.

It just seems faster scrolling through the new "blades" than before when loading ads slowed things down. All I really do is load games, scroll to the Netflix app and occasionally to the marketplace.

Droenixjpn

01-03-2009, 02:57 PM

To tell you the truth the only problem I've experienced with NXE that I consider major, is one time I logged in and I had no friends on, except my friend was on. So I logged out and then back in and tada 7 friends on. :P

That's the only major issue that I can see with NXE so far. Sometimes it takes awhile for parties to show, but that's nothing major, and I could care less.

greyzieoriental

01-03-2009, 03:11 PM

When I initially log in it freezes on me for about 10-20 secs, cant even move up or down
when i get to my friends it still isn't completely loaded takes another 10-20 secs

while in game, when I enter the guide its ok, but when i try to leave the guide it freezes about 10-20 secs
I don't enter the guide in game a lot but when someone sends a message that's how i check it
usually messages from cry babies in Halo 3

dmaul1114

01-03-2009, 03:13 PM

That's odd, I get no delays anywhere near that long ever.

Droenixjpn

01-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Yeah, 10-20 seconds never happens to me. Maybe it's because I don't have any games installed to my HD. :P

Maybe that's just the problem, installing games to the HD.

Question: Will installing a game to the HD fix any Disc read errors? Like if the Disc becomes scratched or damaged, will it just read the data off the HD, or will it do a mix of both?

This may be the cure of the evil scratches of death. I hate it when you pay 60 bucks for a game, and it eventually becomes unreadable, and you try everything to fix it, but it still doesn't work.

dmaul1114

01-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I'd think there'd be a risk that a badly scratched disc wouldn't copy properly. I mean it still has to be read to be installed.

Droenixjpn

01-03-2009, 03:43 PM

I mean like, the game is new and you install it. Then overtime the disc becomes scratched and damage, will it still work?

dmaul1114

01-03-2009, 04:11 PM

That would probably work, as it just has to check that the disc is in. But I'd also think that with installs there'd be much less risk of discs getting scratched since it just spins at start up to check the disc. Unless one's mistreating discs, not keeping them in the case etc. risk of scratches should be pretty low if they're doing HDD installs.

greyzieoriental

01-03-2009, 04:48 PM

Yeah, 10-20 seconds never happens to me. Maybe it's because I don't have any games installed to my HD. :P

Maybe that's just the problem, installing games to the HD.

Question: Will installing a game to the HD fix any Disc read errors? Like if the Disc becomes scratched or damaged, will it just read the data off the HD, or will it do a mix of both?

10-20 secs maybe an exaggeration, i don't sit and time it but that's how long it seems
doesn't really bother me

from what i heard, if you install a game with scratches on it, it can actually stop reading at the part that was scratched, so it would be no different

but if you install a good copy and play your scratched game, i'm pretty sure you'll be ok

Droenixjpn

01-03-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks Grey.

Yeah, I'm just happy Microsoft was doing something with their time, instead of wasting it doing nothing.

I bet Microsoft's next project is something like Sony's Home.

thrustbucket

01-04-2009, 03:03 AM

I bet Microsoft's next project is something like Sony's Home.

I really doubt you'll see another drastic change until the next Xbox. Besides, Home isn't exactly lighting fires of enthusiasm around the world.

Malik112099

01-04-2009, 05:25 AM

I bet Microsoft's next project is something like the next Xbox.

Fixed.

Droenixjpn

01-04-2009, 01:08 PM

Sparta11

01-04-2009, 01:21 PM

Lol, yeah you guys are pretty much right. I'd rather see a new console then some Social Community, which would suck. Didn't the original Xbox release in 2001? Then 4 years later the 360 came out, hmmm.... I wonder if their next console will be this year (highly doubt it).http://n08q1114fvte161.imageshacknow.info/img/1242/v08w1128rhlb/smile.gif
Don't count on it.. Microsoft isn't exactly known for it's quick releases;)

thrustbucket

01-04-2009, 01:26 PM

We may see mention of the next console at E3 but that's about it for this year.

Malik112099

01-04-2009, 01:39 PM

The 360 JUST got a mid life upgrade (NXE). You shouldn't expect a new console for at least 2 years. You also have to remember the competition is a year younger.

Wolfpup

01-04-2009, 07:25 PM

Plus I can't see Microsoft or Sony releasing new hardware as long as they're being outsold by last gen hardware.

WonkyToad

01-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Forget about it freezing for 10 seconds or something. I want sound and proper display with my HDMI connection. :bomb:
(see below)

Yea, there is an issue (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/11/21/nxe-reportedly-causes-sound-issues-for-hdmi-users/) but it does not effect everybody. (it also effects display settings)
I have tried the fix that they have listed there but it does not work for me.
I tried emailing xbox customer service but it was like pulling teeth and it took 6, yes 6 emails to them just to get them to understand that I was trying to use an HDMI cable. (I know, I know... 1st mistake was emailing instead of calling, but it was easier to email for my work hours) Finally they said for me to put in a repair ticket. That is not the solution to the actual problem. I think they just got tired of me emailing them.

They have a couple more stories on that site too.
12-02-08 (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/12/02/ms-admits-to-360-audio-problems-caused-by-nxe-working-towards-a/) and 12-17-08 (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/12/17/nxe-audio-issues-continue-to-fire-up-forum-users-microsoft-stil/)

Wolfpup

01-04-2009, 09:56 PM

What happens with it? I actually just realized I'm not sure if I've used HDMI since the update (eek!) I've only got one HDMI port on my TV, and I kind of don't want it wearing out swapping back and forth or something.

Puffoluffagus

01-05-2009, 07:18 AM

Forget about it freezing for 10 seconds or something. I want sound and proper display with my HDMI connection. :bomb:
(see below)

I get the sound problem occasionally too. Mine doesn't seem as severe as what's being mentioned. Every once in awhile, I'll be playing a game and the sound will just cutoff. Of course, for me the solution is simple, if I switch between video inputs, it'll come back.

greyzieoriental

01-05-2009, 09:06 AM

I get the sound problem occasionally too. Mine doesn't seem as severe as what's being mentioned. Every once in awhile, I'll be playing a game and the sound will just cutoff. Of course, for me the solution is simple, if I switch between video inputs, it'll come back.

same thing for me
but it happened before the NXE

Goodeye

01-05-2009, 06:24 PM

For those without LIVE and an internet connection (to their xbox) so they can get the NXE it is now available for download to a CD to upgrade it manually

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/systemupdates.htm

moojuice

01-05-2009, 07:09 PM

The "slowdown" of NXE is getting noticeably worse on my end. It takes a bit longer to boot up, but it's not that bad. ANYTIME I open the guide, it takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute for it to fully close when I press the guide button or the "B" button. My friends list used to load instantly, but now it takes several minutes to fully load everyone. The party system seems to be getting worse as well. Before, everything was gravy, but now, I suddenly cant hear people talking, but they can hear me, and the party will randomly drop everyone as well. I thought maybe it was my connection, but this has been going on the last two weeks. :wall:

jdeluis

01-05-2009, 09:49 PM

DestroVega

01-05-2009, 11:29 PM

how do I set my log in to automatic on the NXE? can't find it anywhere.

SteveMcQ

01-06-2009, 01:03 AM

how do I set my log in to automatic on the NXE? can't find it anywhere.Anywhere on the Dashboard, press the Guide Button. Scroll to Settings>Profile>Auto Sign-In and enable it there.

Owen

01-06-2009, 11:54 AM

Anywhere on the Dashboard, press the Guide Button. Scroll to Settings>Profile>Auto Sign-In and enable it there.

If you have swapped your system or upgraded your HD, you can get it to auto sign in to your profile but it will not always automatically log into Xbox Live.

DestroVega

01-06-2009, 10:07 PM

that sucks... i got a new system cause mine RRoD'ed now I can't automatically sign into xbox live anymore?

same hard drive, new box

Owen

01-06-2009, 10:55 PM

that sucks... i got a new system cause mine RRoD'ed now I can't automatically sign into xbox live anymore?

same hard drive, new box

I think it has something to do with the way the downloaded games are tied to a console, it seems your Xbox Live account is somewhat linked to the original console it was created on. I had a RROD system I sent to MS and when I got my new one back using my old HD, I noticed this problem. Later I had upgraded to a 120 gig HD and hoped when I transfered everything over, it would fix the problem but hat was not the case. This was all on the old dashboard but it still seems to carry over to the new one. What is odd though it will sometimes (maybe once every 15 starts) automatically log me in to Live.

If anyone does have a solution, it would be appreciated as my original searches when I first noticed this issue were not successful so I just have learned to do the 1 extra step and log myself in.

Trakan

01-06-2009, 10:57 PM

I've had multiple 360s and I upgraded my HDD, yet I have never had a problem getting it to auto sign in to Live.

darkrage

01-12-2009, 11:29 PM

Question for people getting 4 bars in HD. Iv been trying to achieve this. Iv got at the lowest 12 mb/s service and I still cant hold and keep 3 bars for HD. Do you guys have any special router settings or anything that helps you get there?

Kevlar281

01-12-2009, 11:34 PM

I've never gotten better then 2 bars. :(

Puffoluffagus

01-12-2009, 11:51 PM

I've had some movies just not allow anything higher than a couple of bars. I'd watch a movie with two bars (constantly retrying to see if I could bump it up to 4), and then afterwards the next movie that I watch has 4 bars. So, sometimes I think it depends on the content.

mitch079

01-13-2009, 01:42 AM

I usually get 3-4 bars.

Chase

01-15-2009, 09:27 PM

YodaEXE

01-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Has anyone else been prompted to download an update for their 360 today? I just signed on to Xbox Live, and had to download a supposed 'update' that downloaded, installed, and restarted my 360.

Edit: After the 'update', all is well (for now).
Just got off after playing a couple rounds of Halo 3 with some friends, and no update prompting here. Sounds weird. I wonder what it was?

Razzuel

01-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Yeah I just turned on my 360 and was immediately prompted to accept a system update. Odd, I wonder what it is for.

D4rkewolfe

01-15-2009, 09:48 PM

I just stopped playing rock band and when I went to the dash board it prompted me to update. No idea what it is for either. Preparing for Primetime Live?

UltimoRey

01-15-2009, 09:50 PM

no update prompt for me

integralsmatic

01-15-2009, 10:16 PM

just turned mine on and no update prompt for me either.

Chase

01-15-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah I just turned on my 360 and was immediately prompted to accept a system update. Odd, I wonder what it is for.

I hope it doesn't activate killer transforming robot mode. :cold:

Razzuel

01-15-2009, 10:49 PM

I hope it doesn't activate killer transforming robot mode. :cold:

Hmm, it could just be waiting till we are asleep to show its true face.

SynGamer

01-15-2009, 11:24 PM

Just updated...

menikmati

01-15-2009, 11:41 PM

No update for me, on the west coast.

KingBroly

01-15-2009, 11:42 PM

Yeah, I haven't seen anything about an update.

thrustbucket

01-15-2009, 11:43 PM

I got the update. Seemed to be rather substantial (took about 3 minutes). Weird that major hasn't updated his site about it yet.

SynGamer

01-15-2009, 11:45 PM

I got the update. Seemed to be rather substantial (took about 3 minutes). Weird that major hasn't updated his site about it yet.
Yeah, i found it odd that it took a little while to download (10MB down connection) and then took about 2 minutes to install. Still no word either...

benjamouth

01-16-2009, 12:02 AM

I got the Dash update as well, wonder what it was for.

YodaEXE

01-16-2009, 12:13 AM

Weird. I still haven't gotten any sort of update, and I've been on a few times tonight.

Chase

01-16-2009, 01:00 AM

Good news, the update now causes freezes to happen more often. It is time to rejoice.

Razzuel

01-16-2009, 01:06 AM

Good news, the update now causes freezes to happen more often. It is time to rejoice.

Holy shit, I cannot believe they finally implemented that!

In a more serious note I have not had any freezes, albeit I have not played any games since I updated, I have only sat on the dashboard.

SynGamer

01-16-2009, 01:15 AM

Just played a couple hours of Halo 3 and no problems.

KingBroly

01-16-2009, 01:20 AM

Still no dash update for me. Weird.

PhrostByte

01-16-2009, 01:32 AM

No update... but for the guys wondering what it is, it's probably just more firmwaring-detecting-banning.

The 7th Number

01-16-2009, 01:42 AM

I havent had any updates. But i have had my NXE freeze when viewing my friends list, and clicking on a friend and try to go back.

blitz6speed

01-16-2009, 02:10 AM

No dash update here. NXE is still turd slow. If i press the guide button, i wont be back in game for 30+ seconds. Its disastrous.

The 7th Number

01-16-2009, 02:48 AM

I heard that all the menu tiles except MY XBOX are collapsed. And you press A on one of em and they spread out like they are before the update. But thats just what some user commented on another forum.

Scorch

01-16-2009, 12:25 PM

No update prompt for me.

Wolfpup

01-16-2009, 12:35 PM

I hope it doesn't activate killer transforming robot mode. :cold:

Hee hee.

Guys, maybe list your 360 revision with whether you were prompted for an update. I've got my Ethernet cable plugged in to my PS3 right now so don't know if I would have gotten it on my Falcon.

thrustbucket

01-16-2009, 12:45 PM

SynGamer

01-16-2009, 12:47 PM

Chase

01-16-2009, 11:21 PM

I have Dashboard 2.0.7363.0. I used Google to search for Dashboard 2.0.7363.0 and found this result from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360).

"The latest Dashboard update, revision 2.0.7363.0, was made available on January 15."

Yep, that's all the details I found about it. Wee.

Aesthetically, I see no changes. I have noticed that signing into Xbox Live takes a bit longer. And I don't know if this has always happened, but gamerpics take a while to load when initially opening the friend's list, though are quicker to show up when scrolling down said friend's list. :-k Oh, and there's still no Netflix party support. Boo.

Thank you for offering an elaboration, Microsoft. Do I get another free month of Xbox Live Gold if my 360 turns into a Decepticon and tries to kill me? :-#

Monstarr

01-16-2009, 11:30 PM

when you try to activate netflix on you system so you need to have the xbox commected to XBL at the same time.

It keep saying that the code expired?

Razzuel

01-17-2009, 12:37 AM

If you guys go to My Xbox => System Settings => Console Settings and then highlight System Info, it will tell you the version number of your dashboard.

I got the update and now have Dashboard: 2.0.7363.0

Seems odd that only a few people are receiving the update. If this was one of those implementing-features-in-the-background-to-be-activated-later type of updates, don't you think everyone would have received it?

PhrostByte

01-17-2009, 12:44 AM

SynGamer

01-17-2009, 12:47 AM

Only modded XBox's got the update. :lol:
Thankfully i can say that's not the case. Though right now i'd love to not have to pay $60 for these games. Still no word from MS i see?

Matt Young

01-17-2009, 03:02 AM

How do you "un-collapse" the channel tiles? I picked up my controller and collapsed them by accident, and now I don't know how to undo it.

Owen

01-17-2009, 03:23 AM

I just checked my version since I have not got this update and I am still 7357. Maybe the people receiving the update are the same ones that got into the Major Nelson NXE Beta so they have your console ID and are trying some stuff out. That way if your system suddenly red rings or some other odd stuff happens, they will know the cause before the update goes out to all.

Chase

01-17-2009, 06:50 AM

I just wanted to add that the longer freeze times when opening the in-game dashboard is incredibly bothersome.

YodaEXE

01-17-2009, 10:40 AM

I finally got the update last night. Things actually seem to be running a bit quicker ever since. I haven't really had any huge delays opening up the Guide, and the dash runs a bit quicker.

neverletthem

01-17-2009, 01:01 PM

moojuice

01-17-2009, 01:18 PM

I was a part of the beta, and I haven't received an update prompt.
Ditto.

SynGamer

01-18-2009, 01:03 PM

My 360 keeps freezing when i try to play Lost Odyssey (disc 2). It worked perfectly fine a couple days ago before the mysterious update...

/me = pissed

Razzuel

01-18-2009, 02:31 PM

My 360 keeps freezing when i try to play Lost Odyssey (disc 2). It worked perfectly fine a couple days ago before the mysterious update...

/me = pissed

I have been playing Lost Odyssey (disc 4) pre and post update without any problems.

SynGamer

01-18-2009, 03:26 PM

I have been playing Lost Odyssey (disc 4) pre and post update without any problems.
I cleared my cache, used a different save file (HDD and MU) and still nothing...

FriskyTanuki

01-18-2009, 05:24 PM

I still haven't been prompted for an update yet, so I'm not sure what's up with that bit of news.

Razzuel

01-18-2009, 05:27 PM

I cleared my cache, used a different save file (HDD and MU) and still nothing...

Are you sure there is nothing physically wrong with your disc?

thrustbucket

01-19-2009, 03:05 PM

Enough time has passed since some of us got updates, without Major saying what it is, that I am pretty convinced now that it was for hack detection or something along those lines.

Galego23

01-19-2009, 03:14 PM

I still haven't been prompted for an update yet, so I'm not sure what's up with that bit of news.

same.

menikmati

01-19-2009, 03:20 PM

No update for me either.

Razzuel

01-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Well this is really really amazing.

I have basically ran out of space on my 20GB hard drive, so I managed to get a good deal on a 120GB hard drive from Amazon.

The hard drive arrived today. I was excited that I would finally be able to install games, so I followed the manual verbatim, getting everything set up properly. Then I initiated the transfer.

When the transfer finished, it scared me a little because it told me that some of my files were corrupt and were deleted. Unfortunately it does not disclose what items were deleted. There is nothing I can do about it now, so oh well.

Now for the fucked up part. I put the new 120GB hard drive onto the 360 and booted it up. Well it asked me to update my 360, which I thought was weird. I accepted the update, but immediately after I accept the update it fails. The Xbox suggests that I go and test the network connection in the system settings. I test the network connection and everything is perfectly fine, except it asks me to update the Xbox. I tried to accept and it failed again!

I have tried accepting a couple times now and I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or knows anything that I do not. Thanks.

***

Hmm it says I have the newest version of the Dashboard: 2.0.7363.0

So why the hell is it saying there is an update?

Draekon

01-20-2009, 10:29 PM

Razzuel

01-20-2009, 10:32 PM

Boot up your 360 while you're not connected and format the HDD. Then restart your 360 and try the update. If it's still not working, it's more than likely you have a defective HDD and you'll need to return it.

Uh format? That sounds like a horrible idea—no offense. I cannot lose all my save data. I would lose my fucking mind!

There must be another way. Hmm.

Well I just thought about something for a second. Did you mean perform maintenance on it, where you press X X LB RB X X on the device options of the HDD? Well I just tried that and it is still failing the update.

KingBroly

01-20-2009, 10:48 PM

I think he means a pure format, which I'd suggest against. It sounds to me like you need to contact Microsoft.

Razzuel

01-20-2009, 10:54 PM

Browsing the Xbox Official Forums, I found this interesting bit of information from a user. I do not know if it is true, but it sounds like it is very plausible.

"Its a dash update issue, the version 2.0.7363.0 update was made live on Friday the 16th, and removed shortly after.

If you got the update notification on Friday, your system should still work with the storage device that you used at that time, but NO OTHER DEVICES will work.

This isnt a network issue or cache issue so dont bang your head against the wall trying to figure it out. "

Here is another quote: "Yes, this means somehow the flash in your Console was updated to 2.0.7363.0, but not your storage device.

Every time you try to connect to live, you will be prompted to download an update that has been removed from live.

Until MS releases a fix, you wont be able to connect."

Interesting. If anyone wants to look at the thread, you can find it here:

http://forums.xbox.com/25283951/ShowPost.aspx

*************************

Holy awesome! Microsoft just recently put the 2.0.7363.0 update back on their servers. I was now able to successfuly update my console.

I can now connect to Xbox Live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is glorious!

Jekster

01-22-2009, 10:13 AM

So I just got an Xbox Arcade yesterday and ordered the 20gb refurbished HD from Microsoft. I haven't received anything beyond a confirmation. I was wondering how long these tend to take to arrive? A week, 2? What am I look at here? =D

Thanks as always for the response!

LinkinPrime

01-28-2009, 12:31 AM

New avatar items:

European National Football Teams Avatar items available

Some call it soccer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer), while others call it football (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football). Whatever your call the game the theme for this release of avatar clothing is ‘European National Football Teams’. Here is a list of sport shirts that are now available in the avatar editor:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
England
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Northern Ireland
Norway
Portugal
Scotland
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Wales

As usual: All clothing choices are free, and will remain available. It is easy to tell what is new when you are in the avatar editor, just look for the gold star. Any item of clothing with a gold star is new since the last time you signed in.

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/01/27/european-national-football-teams-avatar-items-available.aspx

kylerg

01-28-2009, 06:44 PM

I accidentally purchased something because of the lag in NXE. Microsoft didn't care, and said no refund.

The 7th Number

01-28-2009, 06:51 PM

I accidentally purchased something because of the lag in NXE. Microsoft didn't care, and said no refund.

damn that sucks, what was it?

Owen

01-28-2009, 07:38 PM

I accidentally purchased something because of the lag in NE. Microsoft didn't care, and said no refund.

That is kind of hard to get past MS as they make it very hard to do that. The lag usually only occurs when loading the different screens and not once the screen is already there with all the text where you would see the purchase buttons.

Malik112099

01-28-2009, 08:19 PM

You didnt accidently purchase it. You just didnt like it after you bought it.

DomLando

01-29-2009, 12:04 PM

So I have seen people mention lag and what not, but for it seems to hang for at least 20-30 seconds. If I do normal things like check out my friends list, compare games, just flip through the marketplace, or even just hit the guide button while playing a game, the system seems to "lock up" for a good amount of time. I sit there and then it works fine.

Is this normal that it is doing it for so long?

Spybreak8

01-29-2009, 06:25 PM

Yea whenever someone sends me a message and I hit the guide button in response there is a long wait which sucks. Going through the marketplace takes forever for me but that's because of my connection.

Owen

01-29-2009, 07:19 PM

Corvin

01-30-2009, 10:07 AM

Yeah the NXE lag is annoying, but to be fair the original dash had it's fair share of hang-ups as well.

The 7th Number

01-30-2009, 11:24 AM

I dont have that bad of lag, even when i hit the guide button while playing a game.

I noticed how they removed the option to press the guide button when someone logs in, which would bring up their profile. This is good i think, cos half the time i would want to go to my guide right when someone logs in and id have to close it back up, wait for their pop up to go away and then hit guide again.