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fieldkillah
11-17-2008, 11:23 PM
I put in Fallout and it prompted for an update. I thought it was a patch for the game, but when my system restarted I knew what was going on.
AshesofWake
11-17-2008, 11:24 PM
oh well, looks like ill have to wait.
Luftwaffles08
11-17-2008, 11:29 PM
if you signed up for the preview and didn't get it yet, these things tend to be rolling. when i got it in the 3rd round, i got it after some and before others. so be patient :)
ArJay2k8
11-17-2008, 11:30 PM
alright now it says everybody...and seems alot here are getting it....but I still am not...I've tried starting up both Gears 2 and Fallout 3 and no update...I have the leaked NXE and still can't sign into live as well. I know I put my console ID in right...I wonder what's up.
ArJay2k8
11-17-2008, 11:31 PM
if you signed up for the preview and didn't get it yet, these things tend to be rolling. when i got it in the 3rd round, i got it after some and before others. so be patient :)
ahh alright...I'll go back to watching Raw for now lol
I have a few questions tho...are the people getting in now getting a confirmation email? Or is it just happening...also...I rented to own my 360....but I own it now....will that perhaps screw me becasue of the console id? or no?
bigdaddybruce44
11-17-2008, 11:33 PM
Well, I certainly like it. The Netflix streaming seems to work pretty well, better than it does with PlayOn. With PlayOn, I often have to let the movie sit for awhile, in order enough of it to buffer, so that I can watch it without any skipping. Also, when you fast forward, the buffering is quite quick the 360.
KingBroly
11-17-2008, 11:33 PM
I'm guessing East Coasters get it last.
bigdaddybruce44
11-17-2008, 11:34 PM
Don't know about that. I got it.
SynGamer
11-17-2008, 11:34 PM
East Coast...just FINALLY (FUCKING) got it. Updating now.
Goodeye
11-17-2008, 11:36 PM
I was in the dash and didn't get anything then all of the sudden when I loaded up Rockband it prompted for an update I thought it was a title update till the box restarted and I saw the NXE install box.
ArJay2k8
11-17-2008, 11:39 PM
East Coast...just FINALLY (FUCKING) got it. Updating now.
really? I'm on the east coast (Maine) ...just checked again..and I still don't have shit...:cry:
dmaul1114
11-17-2008, 11:41 PM
I'm guessing East Coasters get it last.
I'm on the east coast, and got it when I turned the console on around 10pm.
Goodeye
11-17-2008, 11:41 PM
Ok word I have gotten this survey was over 100,000 people and instead of the normal chosen random group they have to batch all these people in bunches from the survey into the system expect it to take a few hours folks.... If by tomorrow you don't get it and signed up for the survey then you might worry..... Well worry on the 19th if it still wont
ArJay2k8
11-17-2008, 11:43 PM
Ok word I have gotten this survey was over 100,000 people and instead of the normal chosen random group they have to batch all these people in bunches from the survey into the system expect it to take a few hours folks.... If by tomorrow you don't get it and signed up for the survey then you might worry..... Well worry on the 19th if it still wont
Yea I'm not really worried per say...Just impatient lol....but...I will be damn worried if come the 19th and I still don't get the prompt to update.
I'll check mine when I get home. I actually installed the update early, maybe I'll finally be able to connect to live.
Goodeye
11-17-2008, 11:50 PM
Yeah wait till the 19th before freaking out.... Major said if you signed up and are still not prompted it means you didn't enter your console id correctly.
dmaul1114
11-17-2008, 11:50 PM
Quick question for those who've had the update for a while.
Where's the "personal settings" option where you can change your status to "Appear Offline" etc. It was right on the guide that popped up when you hit the xbox button before, but I can't find it now.
ProtoEXE88
11-17-2008, 11:56 PM
Hit the Dashboard button and go to the settings tab, and then it's under preferences iirc... one of the ones in there at least.
SynGamer
11-17-2008, 11:56 PM
Using Netflix, looks good. I'm not expecting amazing or perfection
menikmati
11-18-2008, 12:00 AM
Updating it right now.
Richlough
11-18-2008, 12:03 AM
Cool , I may not have gotten it as early as some , but at least I got it early .
kevzik
11-18-2008, 12:04 AM
For those having early success with Netflix, please take a look here:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204115
dmaul1114
11-18-2008, 12:05 AM
Hit the Dashboard button and go to the settings tab, and then it's under preferences iirc... one of the ones in there at least.
Thanks!
I feel bad not accepting game invites when I just want to play single player.
This was awesome news to wake up to! Downloading now.
EDIT: No soul patch facial hair? Boo.
kennistond
11-18-2008, 12:14 AM
I'm in! Awesome.
doodle777_98
11-18-2008, 12:14 AM
I got it early, nice. i didnt expect it.
Jesus_S_Preston
11-18-2008, 12:16 AM
Got it!!! Nice suprise.
I picked up the 120 GB hard drive from Target today for $90, so I'm set for the games install. I've been excited about this update for awhile now, but I'm not really sure why. I just love new things I guess.
BoneMonkey80
11-18-2008, 12:20 AM
will this be out tomoroow at midnight
kevzik
11-18-2008, 12:23 AM
So these early updates are Nelson related only? Its not Gears 2 causing it?
ArJay2k8
11-18-2008, 12:24 AM
Well looks like I wont be getting the update after all...Did a little research online and found out my Console was banned :(
I got it too, finally my 360 can be used on Live again. Even though I installed the leaked version I still have to download an update. Hmmm.
D4rkewolfe
11-18-2008, 12:25 AM
So these early updates are Nelson related only? Its not Gears 2 causing it?
Yeah, well, I know I had signed up, I'm sure it was just a coincidence that most of us were going to play Gears. I just thought it was an early release, until I read that statement over at the Major's site.
bingbangboom
11-18-2008, 12:27 AM
I can't even connect online :/
eliter1
11-18-2008, 12:36 AM
Well looks like I wont be getting the update after all...Did a little research online and found out my Console was banned :(
Why did you get banned? Modded console? Installed Leaked NXE?
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 12:40 AM
Why did you get banned? Modded console? Installed Leaked NXE?
Most likely modded because plenty of people with the leaked NXE have gotten accepted into the preview and been fine.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 12:47 AM
Hmm...weird. I guess I'll sign on a little bit later, let the stuff cycle through. Not much hope though. I know I entered the ID correctly though. Double checked it. Never registered it though.
ArJay2k8
11-18-2008, 12:47 AM
I wasn't given a reason..I only found out by doing a google search for my error codes...but yea...my console is modded..so that's obviously the reason...ah well..I've been without live for about 2 weeks now...I guess I can go awhile longer until I get another console.
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 12:48 AM
The best surprise has been the ability to use the right stick to scroll through descriptions of stuff in the marketplace, though they've removed some of the need for that now. I also really like that seeing how much space is left on the hard drive is much easier, as it's show on the last tab of the My Xbox section.
bigdaddybruce44
11-18-2008, 12:50 AM
The best surprise has been the ability to use the right stick to scroll through descriptions of stuff in the marketplace, though they've removed some of the need for that now. I also really like that seeing how much space is left on the hard drive is much easier, as it's show on the last tab of the My Xbox section.
Yeah, it's kind of funny that they finally added that feature (manual scrolling through the description), and you don't need it nearly as badly as you did before.
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 12:54 AM
So...where are the NXE themes?
ratzombie
11-18-2008, 12:55 AM
I didn't know that, thanks for the heads up.
Richlough
11-18-2008, 01:01 AM
I wasn't given a reason..I only found out by doing a google search for my error codes...but yea...my console is modded..so that's obviously the reason...ah well..I've been without live for about 2 weeks now...I guess I can go awhile longer until I get another console.
Anything other than 'Z 0000 - 0000' = banned .
D4rkewolfe
11-18-2008, 01:05 AM
The best surprise has been the ability to use the right stick to scroll through descriptions of stuff in the marketplace, though they've removed some of the need for that now. I also really like that seeing how much space is left on the hard drive is much easier, as it's show on the last tab of the My Xbox section.
Oh yeah, I love that to be honest. Sad to say it was one of the first things I went to try. Made my night heh.
So...where are the NXE themes?
I've answered that before, it should be anything that says Premium on the theme. For now, I've only seen 4 on the Marketplace. 3 GoW2 and 1 for Vigilante 8. All cost 250 except for V8 which was the same price as the normal theme.
Don't forget to see the themes that came with the new dashboard as well though.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 01:08 AM
So do any of you guys remember when you signed up on the day when this thing opened up? I'm just trying to guess how they determine who gets in when. I signed up pretty late. Like...a couple hours before they closed it off.
D4rkewolfe
11-18-2008, 01:09 AM
Oh wait, there is a section for the NXE Themes.
Game Marketplace >> Theme and Gamer Pictures >> NXE Themes
Though they only show the GoW2 ones. I'm sure Vigilante 8 is one...since they have a normal and premium theme.
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 01:15 AM
I noticed that New Arrival stuff in the marketplace is ordered by date added now instead of alphabetically, though it seems to be just gamerpics and themes that actually show the date they went up.
There seem to be a lot of community games available from the start. 26 is total.
Edit: It seems that the download queue's been increased, finally. At the moment, I have seven in there not including what was downloading.
moojuice
11-18-2008, 01:57 AM
360 (or something like that), Spectrum, Day (I think), and Night, are included NXE themes, though Day and Night are the only ones with special Friends list backgrounds.
Stonecoldfreak1
11-18-2008, 01:58 AM
i hate USA Today so much.. i want to explode right now.
cochesecochese
11-18-2008, 02:00 AM
i hate USA Today so much.. i want to explode right now.
You've got one more day to wait. Chill.
Stonecoldfreak1
11-18-2008, 02:01 AM
i'm just upset that i was told i'm in for almost a week now and i'm stuck with nothing still.
Jesse_Dylan
11-18-2008, 02:02 AM
You've got one more day to wait. Chill.
Yeah, I don't really comprehend the outrage. It's not like they were asking for money or anything. Shiv happens, ya know?
Easy for me to say, I guess, since I got in through Microsoft Connect. I'm glad I did, but it would have been a short wait. And tomorrow, everyone gets it and the spectacle begins. :) Hopefully it will be pretty seamless and not too morbidly spectacular. I think it's possible they worked out the kinks ahead of time.
i'm just upset that i was told i'm in for almost a week now and i'm stuck with nothing still.
The old carrot dangling in front of the nose, eh? I really don't think USA Today or Microsoft intended to depress anyone with the thing, though. It's tough to do these little promotions, because folks inevitably end up disappointed.
Pure Apathy
11-18-2008, 02:12 AM
I just got the NXE but didn't receive an email or anything about getting early access. I signed up for the beta too if that matters.
Chase
11-18-2008, 02:18 AM
I has the update! :]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 02:18 AM
So which Gears theme was it decided is actually cool with NXE that changes friends list?
Jesse_Dylan
11-18-2008, 02:21 AM
I just got the NXE but didn't receive an email or anything about getting early access. I signed up for the beta too if that matters.
It has begun!! :)
(I think.)
Chase
11-18-2008, 02:24 AM
My Avatard rocks. :]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
Gamehead
11-18-2008, 02:25 AM
The new dashboard is pretty cool. Everything seems so streamlined. I likes it.
Nogib
11-18-2008, 02:26 AM
Woot! Loving it so far. A bit more responsive than the blades ever were.
http://card.mygamercard.net/nxe/Nogib.png
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 02:28 AM
I can't find where I need to go to change themes. Any help?
cochesecochese
11-18-2008, 02:29 AM
Yeah, I don't really comprehend the outrage. It's not like they were asking for money or anything. Shiv happens, ya know?
Easy for me to say, I guess, since I got in through Microsoft Connect. I'm glad I did, but it would have been a short wait. And tomorrow, everyone gets it and the spectacle begins. :) Hopefully it will be pretty seamless and not too morbidly spectacular. I think it's possible they worked out the kinks ahead of time.
Aye. I think I'll enjoy it quite a bit more when I have a full friends list full of avatars and voice chat is working well again.
Nogib
11-18-2008, 02:29 AM
I can't find where I need to go to change themes. Any help?
If I recall correctly I found it on the page with my avatar.
http://card.mygamercard.net/nxe/Nogib.png
Gamehead
11-18-2008, 02:29 AM
I can't find where I need to go to change themes. Any help?
Move up or down and you will find an option for it.
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 02:34 AM
If I recall correctly I found it on the page with my avatar.
http://card.mygamercard.net/nxe/Nogib.png
Thanks. Tried the mini-blades and settings, where it was before and found nothing. Seems to be much, much quicker to show the themes than it took before.
Immortal fWd
11-18-2008, 02:35 AM
You had to have signed up for the beta to get the early update right?
nnthomas
11-18-2008, 02:35 AM
To change themes, click on the box with your Avatar on it, then select Change Theme
My quesiton:
Anyone got a hookup for some free Netflix trial? A month maybe?
Cheel
11-18-2008, 02:35 AM
Gah! Im stuck in a terminal loop. I can connect to live then my console says I have an update available, then it says it cant connect to live. Testing the connection says I cant connect to live either. I just downloaded some demos of live the other day, so this is really ticking me off.
zewone
11-18-2008, 02:48 AM
I signed on to XBL right now with my 64MB memory unit, and it said my device was full, making me believe I have an opportunity to get in already.
I have the NXE leak on my HDD. Should I risk plugging it in?
cyborg2040
11-18-2008, 02:50 AM
I downloaded the update to a CDR a few days ago and installed it. Currently I can not connect to live, but I thought that would fix once they switched to the new OS
JC Monkeyballs
11-18-2008, 02:50 AM
I signed on to XBL right now with my 64MB memory unit, and it said my device was full, making me believe I have an opportunity to get in already.
I have the NXE leak on my HDD. Should I risk plugging it in?
absolutely. I think you'll be fine.
Chase
11-18-2008, 02:53 AM
I'm installing World at War. No more deafening DVD drive!
:rejoices:
Signed up for Netflix tonight in preparation. The selection for instant watch seems small, but there's enough there to warrant at least a trial version to see how it runs. They've got Fido and The Office, so that's good enough for me. :)
Chase
11-18-2008, 03:44 AM
I signed up for Netflix too! Wee!
menikmati
11-18-2008, 03:48 AM
Just signed up for Netflix earlier, going to do the cheapest $8.99 plan if I do want to keep the trial.
Chase
11-18-2008, 03:57 AM
It's soooo quiet. :cold:
shinryuu
11-18-2008, 04:02 AM
I signed up for the Beta and didn't get in, even with Major Nelson's new message. Guess I'll wait till Wednesday. I'm starting to think I typed in the wrong console ID, but whatever the case, I hope this dashboard update goes smooth. =d
lllusion
11-18-2008, 04:44 AM
I am really excited about the "NXE" never really dug the blades.
I will be getting a 1080p screen soon so I hope it does not disappoint in the HD department.
I just signed up for netflix as well I hope they add a lot more streaming content that are on the "new" side.
zewone
11-18-2008, 05:06 AM
absolutely. I think you'll be fine.
It's a trap!
I didn't get in, now I'm stuck offline tomorrow. :(
newantt
11-18-2008, 05:59 AM
I got it :D
seanr1221
11-18-2008, 07:49 AM
Are all these people who are getting it now sign up?
Wolve11
11-18-2008, 08:44 AM
avatars are now viewable on the xbox.com site when you look at your or someone else's profile
Goodeye
11-18-2008, 08:50 AM
They were the ones who signed up for Major's original preview. If they were not in the first 3 waves they got in now... Only way they could have signed up and not gotten in is incorrect console ID.
Also I have heard people who had the correct console ID and also installed the leaked NXE and still can't connect... So if you did that, that might be why
JohnnyFoxDarko
11-18-2008, 08:58 AM
Dang, gotta wait till tomorrow. :bomb:
benjamouth
11-18-2008, 09:10 AM
They were the ones who signed up for Major's original preview. If they were not in the first 3 waves they got in now... Only way they could have signed up and not gotten in is incorrect console ID.
Also I have heard people who had the correct console ID and also installed the leaked NXE and still can't connect... So if you did that, that might be why
Ahh I wondered why I got it last night, I signed up for that preview but didn't get in before, then suddenly I was signed out of Live and when I tried to sign back in I got the NXE update.
The 200 point community games look interesting, anyone know if they have cheesemints or not ?
Goodeye
11-18-2008, 09:16 AM
Ahh I wondered why I got it last night, I signed up for that preview but didn't get in before, then suddenly I was signed out of Live and when I tried to sign back in I got the NXE update.
The 200 point community games look interesting, anyone know if they have cheesemints or not ?
Yeah I had just turned my box on last night and now update quickly put in Rockband and was prompted to update then it was taking over a minute to update as soon as It restarted before the NXE installation happend I know what it was haha
lilboo
11-18-2008, 10:42 AM
What time will this go live tomorrow?? :-k
Draekon
11-18-2008, 10:45 AM
What time will this go live tomorrow?? :-k
Probably the same time as the usual Wednesday downloads go up. I'm not 100% sure of the times off hand, but it's pretty early in the morning depending on your time zone.
lilboo
11-18-2008, 10:47 AM
Well what time is that?? :lol: (EST)
Draekon
11-18-2008, 10:56 AM
Well, like I said I'm not sure. It will be as late as 4AM EST, but I think it's an hour or two earlier. Linkin can probably answer it accurately as I believe he's posted it a couple times in XBLA threads if I remember correctly.
Regardless, the question you should probably be asking is, "What time will I be able to connect to Live to download the update?" or something like, "How long will it take me to actually download the update?" :P
wampa8jedi
11-18-2008, 11:00 AM
Looking forward to Live going down tomorrow :D
SteveDaWonder
11-18-2008, 11:11 AM
Major and e seem to say Live shouldn't go down too badly tomorrow.
As long as this doesn't brick any Xbox's.
ananag112
11-18-2008, 11:11 AM
I hope SF II HD comes out tomorrow as well.
I got the update this morning and this is the closest I could make it to look like me:
http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/ananag12/avatar-body.png
dmaul1114
11-18-2008, 11:22 AM
Yeah if Live takes a big hit it will probably be from Midnight through the next afternoon, so I'll be asleep/at work through the rough spot. I'll just try to get a bit of Gears 2 in before it launches.
Persona7
11-18-2008, 11:22 AM
Hmm, the website is different BUT you cannot access the online marketplace yet. All the options are there though.
scrub0bk
11-18-2008, 11:35 AM
hmmm im getting the new expierence update on my console as we speak, i thought it was comin out tomorrow?
HotShotX
11-18-2008, 11:38 AM
hmmm im getting the new expierence update on my console as we speak, i thought it was comin out tomorrow?
Joystiq is reporting that Major Nelson announced that everyone who signed up to enter the NXE Early Invites is getting the update today, even if they missed the 3rd wave.
~HotShotX
Trakan
11-18-2008, 11:39 AM
Major and e seem to say Live shouldn't go down too badly tomorrow.
As long as this doesn't brick any Xbox's.
I'd say expect the worst. I don't see it bricking any consoles, but in the past XBL has been shitty right after console updates and multiplayer games really suffer. Last year Live wasn't the same for about a month after the update came out.
I was getting random disconnects the other night just from 10,000 people downloading NXE. Just wait until tomorrow when everyone gets it. They did do it a bit smarter this time releasing it to people little by little, but I don't see that helping that much. Hopefully I'm wrong.
Persona7
11-18-2008, 12:02 PM
Weird im searching through my purchase history on XBox.com and tons of items say,
Item no longer available 9/20/2007 Unknown
Item no longer available 1/20/2006 Unknown
YodaEXE
11-18-2008, 12:48 PM
You know it's weird but I never had any Live problems that others have been talking about. Granted, I didn't try voice chat or anything but I never got disconnected or anything while playing on Live, and I was online for several hours the day I got in, and the days after that.
screwkick
11-18-2008, 01:08 PM
something tells me that tomorrow may be a bad day for the 360...I can see it now, "the nxe rrod'ed my 360."
orbit18
11-18-2008, 01:12 PM
yeah, it seems they updated all the marketplace stuff on xbox.com, but you can't really do anything with it. I have 4000ms points but theres nothing really to spend it on.
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 01:38 PM
Ahh I wondered why I got it last night, I signed up for that preview but didn't get in before, then suddenly I was signed out of Live and when I tried to sign back in I got the NXE update.
The 200 point community games look interesting, anyone know if they have cheesemints or not ?
I don't believe it's a requirement of the community games to have achievements.
The demos for community games kind of suck since it times out after a few minutes and requires a restart to keep playing. They don't show up for the quick launch part of the mini-blades, so it's a bit of a slow process.
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 01:52 PM
Yeah Weapon of Choice Community game seemed interesting but won't let you play long enough.
So I have read conflicting reports of people playing with the photoshare app and some people say it's delayed. I couldn't find it last night. Does it exist?
PhrostByte
11-18-2008, 01:53 PM
Omg my 360 was bricked after i installed NXE!
I just got finished installing it and BAM a brick flew through my window and smashed my 360 to bits.
zewone
11-18-2008, 01:55 PM
Yeah Weapon of Choice Community game seemed interesting but won't let you play long enough.
So I have read conflicting reports of people playing with the photoshare app and some people say it's delayed. I couldn't find it last night. Does it exist?
I read it was there when the NXE preview first launched, but was than removed with an update.
GuruuShah
11-18-2008, 01:58 PM
Question is it going to be launched at 12 am? if not what time?
zewone
11-18-2008, 01:59 PM
Someone needs to come up with an NXE template so I can see which part of my photos will show up in the background.
Nobi-Wan
11-18-2008, 02:00 PM
Lame. I applied for the NXE but didn't get the update. Major Nelson claimed that everyone who applied but hadn't gotten in is now able to download it but apparently it didn't apply to me.
zewone
11-18-2008, 02:03 PM
It doesn't work if you put in the wrong console ID.
mkptrzk
11-18-2008, 02:13 PM
I really cant wait for this..
Gourd
11-18-2008, 02:15 PM
Hoping that this will be available as a downloadable file for use as a USB stick update. That's how I prefer to update my consoles. Generally faster.
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 02:21 PM
Question is it going to be launched at 12 am? if not what time?
I'd expect it around the same time they launch XBLA games, usually about 1-2 AM PST.
I need to drop two plugs, if I may:
I have to give a plug to Kerli. I was shocked to see she shows up under the "game with fame" category on the new NXE. She's from the same country as my wife. She did a small concert near my house last April and my wife met and talked to her afterwards, at length, in their native language (the look like they could be sisters). She's really down to earth and cool. I recommend people download her video and check her out. Really glad to see her career is taking off, she deserves it after working so hard to get over here. Her sound can be described as a goth bjork. It's really cool to see a record company dumping a lot of money on her and making cool videos etc.
Check out this creepy video (not the one on live):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMJDx-Qp_c
Also, don't let the excitement over NXE tomorrow overshadow a new XBLA release, Kingdom of Kelflings, made by my friends at Ninja Bee. It will be the first game to use avatars, and I have a feeling it will be pretty cool.
GuruuShah
11-18-2008, 02:26 PM
ok thx thrustbucket
YodaEXE
11-18-2008, 02:38 PM
Also, don't let the excitement over NXE tomorrow overshadow a new XBLA release, Kingdom of Kelflings, made by my friends at Ninja Bee. It will be the first game to use avatars, and I have a feeling it will be pretty cool.
Technically, it's not the first game. The newest Scene It? game uses them, they're just disabled at the moment.
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 02:40 PM
Technically, it's not the first game. The newest Scene It? game uses them, they're just disabled at the moment.
Yes I know, but as far as I have read, they won't be enabled until after Kelflings comes out.
ZerotypeX
11-18-2008, 02:53 PM
had to read a few pages back to realize what was going on. Downloading NXE right now, 3 min left.
cerial442
11-18-2008, 03:01 PM
Are the avatars forced for the user? If you don't make one will it just show your gamer pic instead?
Draekon
11-18-2008, 03:02 PM
Are the avatars forced for the user? If you don't make one will it just show your gamer pic instead?
The first thing that happens when you download the update is it jumps you straight into avatar creation. I do not know if this is required (as in if you can skip to dashboard), but it will not replace your gamerpic unless you specifically tell it to and even if you do somehow accidently, it can be changed back.
Your avatar will only show on xbox.com when someone is viewing your profile or when someone else with the NXE update scrolls over you in the dashboard friends list (different than the guide friendlist).
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 03:07 PM
I've also noticed that live presence doesn't show as much information as it did in the dash. Anyone know why?
LinkinPrime
11-18-2008, 03:10 PM
I've also noticed that live presence doesn't show as much information as it did in the dash. Anyone know why?
Are you talking about the friends section that shows all the avatars? Pressing the guide button then going to friends should show the same thing.
gordojones88
11-18-2008, 03:11 PM
Are the avatars forced for the user? If you don't make one will it just show your gamer pic instead?
Yes, they are required. You'll play around with your avatard a bit, then by the end of the day, you'll be best buds. It happened to me.
.
LinkinPrime
11-18-2008, 03:13 PM
Yes, they are required. You'll get over it, then you'll keep playing around. Then by the end of the day, you'll be like best buds with your avatard. It happened to me.
Sad but true :-|
xcoax
11-18-2008, 03:14 PM
How long does it take to rip a game to the hard drive? I know they're various sizes, but are we talking minutes or hours?
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 03:18 PM
How long does it take to rip a game to the hard drive? I know they're various sizes, but are we talking minutes or hours?
Minutes...about 5 for a full game give or take a minute.
ratzombie
11-18-2008, 03:18 PM
Minutes... I've ripped COD4 and Fallout 3 and I think they were both around 10 minutes and less to copy.
Corvin
11-18-2008, 03:19 PM
I did Halo 3, Gears 2 & Rock band and they all took at least 10 minutes each. It's been posted before but worth noting again, you cannot do anything while installing. Zippo.
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 03:21 PM
Are you talking about the friends section that shows all the avatars? Pressing the guide button then going to friends should show the same thing.
If a friend is playing Gears of War 2, for example, I'm only able to see that he's "online". Before, I could see exactly what he was doing; where he was at in campaign, what type of multiplayer match, etc.
deletion
11-18-2008, 03:30 PM
just went home for lunch and noticed i got the nxe update. looks great overall. can't seem to find where to change your online status though. any help?
LinkinPrime
11-18-2008, 03:31 PM
If a friend is playing Gears of War 2, for example, I'm only able to see that he's "online". Before, I could see exactly what he was doing; where he was at in campaign, what type of multiplayer match, etc.
I'll have to check that out.
Corvin
11-18-2008, 03:34 PM
Yeah, I can confirm what thrustbucket is saying. Mine showed the same thing last night. It might just be a Gears thing.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 03:40 PM
I think Microsoft is punishing everyone who doesn't have NXE right now, because when I'm anywhere (in a game or not), when I look at a Friend to see what they're playing it just says the game and "Online". No flavor text. Doesn't matter if it's Gears, Halo, or Banjo. It just says "Online".
DestroVega
11-18-2008, 04:12 PM
Yeah, I can confirm what thrustbucket is saying. Mine showed the same thing last night. It might just be a Gears thing.
it's every game but it was doing it on and off last night... i think when everyone has the new dash it should be back to normal
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 04:37 PM
No gamerpics either. Quite odd.
Goodeye
11-18-2008, 04:46 PM
It must be you. I can see gamerpics... Avatars and the games everyone is playing....
jakehoss
11-18-2008, 04:48 PM
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/jakehoss/jakehossavatar.jpg
Mine unlocked yesterday on account of my beta signup. Its really cool. The avatars are hella cool. Not enough options though. Microsoft hit a win with this one.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 05:00 PM
It must be you. I can see gamerpics... Avatars and the games everyone is playing....
Look at the signature above my previous post.
Chase
11-18-2008, 05:51 PM
If a friend is playing Gears of War 2, for example, I'm only able to see that he's "online". Before, I could see exactly what he was doing; where he was at in campaign, what type of multiplayer match, etc.
That's odd. I could see details, like what they were doing and where (e.g. Gears of War 2, Campaign, Act something, etc.). :-k
fart_bubble
11-18-2008, 05:54 PM
I really wish the vBookie made it's way over (and it worked) as I for one would like to see how long people think Live is going to be down with everyone grabbing the updats
BoneMonkey80
11-18-2008, 06:05 PM
when will i be able to download this tonight midnight est?
thrustbucket
11-18-2008, 06:18 PM
That's odd. I could see details, like what they were doing and where (e.g. Gears of War 2, Campaign, Act something, etc.). :-k
I'm thinking it might just be a compatibility thing with people that still have the old dash. We'll find out tomorrow, I guess.
lllusion
11-18-2008, 06:33 PM
I am with BoneMonkey on this, Do the updates start at midnight tonight?
I am using the beta, and never signed up and I got online in an awkward way. Read about it here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=4411
zewone
11-18-2008, 06:41 PM
I am using the beta, and never signed up and I got online in an awkward way. Read about it here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=4411
You didn't discover that.
You didn't discover that.
Prove I didn't. I did it on my own. If there's a post where someone else did this, show me.
Persona7
11-18-2008, 06:45 PM
I am with BoneMonkey on this, Do the updates start at midnight tonight? Probably around 2am PST like they have done in the past.
zewone
11-18-2008, 06:46 PM
Prove I didn't. I did it on my own. If there's a post where someone else did this, show me.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5122417&postcount=1713
slickkill77
11-18-2008, 06:57 PM
Owned!
Faithful
11-18-2008, 07:15 PM
Crap. Just logged on to my Netflix account and took a look at the Top 50 movies from last week and saw Caillou: Caillou's Winter Wonders (http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/Caillou_Caillou_s_Winter_Wonders/70108873?trkid=438218) on the list. One reason my wife agreed to getting an Xbox is so she can use the Netflix feature. Once she puts that on for my 2 year old daughter (which she will, my wife is savvy enough to know how) I'm never getting control of my Xbox again.
Crap.
Edit - looks like they have a really good selection of Classic movies for streaming if you're into that sort of thing. Their Film Noir list isn't too hot but their classic comedies has some great ones. Plenty of Bogart and Monroe flicks too.
DestroVega
11-18-2008, 07:15 PM
Owned!
is the P missing on your keyboard? 8-)
slickkill77
11-18-2008, 07:28 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
KaneRobot
11-18-2008, 07:30 PM
It will be its because the NXE private chats and messages use a different audio codec. You wont see that issue after the 19th....
Thanks, that's what I figured. It's also all wonky inviting people to games now as well since you are forced to invite them to a party as well, which obviously non-NXE users can't join.
zewone
11-18-2008, 07:32 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
Ahahaha, what a dick move.
bigdaddybruce44
11-18-2008, 07:33 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
Indeed. A whole bunch of the movies I had in my queue now have the "not available Xbox 360" next to it. Also, I just noticed that a number of the movies seem to be due to be taken down entirely in December. Anyone have any info on that?
Draekon
11-18-2008, 07:53 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
Well, one more reason that I probably won't be getting Netflix anytime soon.
Thanks, that's what I figured. It's also all wonky inviting people to games now as well since you are forced to invite them to a party as well, which obviously non-NXE users can't join.
Wait, what? I've never needed to invite someone to my NXE party before inviting them into my game whether it be Gears 2 or Halo 3. HotShot hasn't reported any problems either about him sending me invites.
However I have noticed that occasionally messages don't show up nor am I able to send any and I need to relog onto Live. Although you won't notice it unless someone tells you via some other method that they sent you something. I don't this is NXE centric though as I believe I've gotten it a few times before as well.
LinkinPrime
11-18-2008, 07:54 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
:rofl:
Fucking Sony.
BlueSwim
11-18-2008, 07:59 PM
I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but do we know exactly when the update will be made available?
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 07:59 PM
:rofl:
Fucking Sony.
Come on...you can't tell me you didn't see this one coming.
LinkinPrime
11-18-2008, 08:00 PM
I actually didn't think about it, but it's pretty funny that they feel so threatened to pull them a day before NXE launches. It's pathetic yet funny.
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 08:02 PM
:rofl:
Fucking Sony.
Kudos to them. Their movies are still available on the PC (and DVD) but not Xbox.
Liquid 2
11-18-2008, 08:04 PM
Kudos to them. Their movies are still available on the PC (and DVD) but not Xbox.
Exactly. It makes a feature of the NXE *that much* less exciting, even if *that much* isn't a lot.
FriskyTanuki
11-18-2008, 08:09 PM
Does that mean those movies still works on Play-on?
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 08:14 PM
Does that mean those movies still works on Play-on?
Should, though i'm not sure if PlayOn tells Netflix anything...
Chase
11-18-2008, 08:26 PM
Petty move by Sony.
Installed the update today (early beta access redemption). Streamed a few episodes of The Office so far - loving the NXE, as it seems they've streamlined everything and applied a fresh coat of sexy to it.
Just for posterity -
http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/TipYourMerchGuy/avatar-body.png
Owned!
I'm sorry I do not sit on the internet 24/7 like an asshole like most of the people in this community.
shrike2424 deleted my blog post with no information as to why.
I'm sorry I randomly found something on my own, regardless as to if I was the first person on the PLANET EARTH to discover it or not.
I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but do we know exactly when the update will be made available?
Nobody has an exact time. Most of the game updates and content go up between 2-4 AM PST, so I would look for the NXE to show up around then.
Watch majornelson.com for updates.
lllusion
11-18-2008, 09:07 PM
Probably around 2am PST like they have done in the past.
Thanks for the information!
DestroVega
11-18-2008, 09:07 PM
Sorry I'm not e-thug enough for that.
Bad news for Netflix people. Sony Home Ent took down all their movies from the streaming library for obvious reasons
just now or before yesterday?
BoneMonkey80
11-18-2008, 09:13 PM
2am PST is about 8 hours from now or 4 am EST
Genocidal
11-18-2008, 09:13 PM
Just now. I was streaming a Sony movie at about 4am last night and found it was no longer on my queue when I booted up the 360 today.
m3talst0rm
11-18-2008, 09:14 PM
Nobody has an exact time. Most of the game updates and content go up between 2-4 AM PST, so I would look for the NXE to show up around then.
Watch majornelson.com for updates.
Got this from majornelson's twiiter:
"We'll START deploying at 0200 PT. Not everyone will get it right away though. "
BlueSwim
11-18-2008, 09:15 PM
Nobody has an exact time. Most of the game updates and content go up between 2-4 AM PST, so I would look for the NXE to show up around then.
Watch majornelson.com for updates.
Thanks, Rig.8-)
BoneMonkey80
11-18-2008, 09:15 PM
http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=11&day=19&year=2008&hour=2&min=0&sec=0&p0=247
here is a timer
SpazX
11-18-2008, 09:16 PM
2am PST is about 8 hours from now or 4 am EST
5 am EST
BoneMonkey80
11-18-2008, 09:17 PM
oops 5 am your right dam im going to go to bed at 10 then wake up around 4
Sony yanked their stuff within the last day or so.
Might be good for Heroes fans - season 3 is updated to Netflix every Tuesday, and is fully streamable to the 360. Added all three seasons as well as the complete runs of Seaquest, Sliders, 30 Rock, and The Office to Instant Queue.
blackflag
11-18-2008, 09:20 PM
There are still some Sony/Columbia movies still available on xbox netflix so we may be jumping to conclusions.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 09:24 PM
Sony yanked their stuff within the last day or so.
Might be good for Heroes fans - season 3 is updated to Netflix every Tuesday, and is fully streamable to the 360. Added all three seasons as well as the complete runs of Seaquest, Sliders, 30 Rock, and The Office to Instant Queue.
People still watch Heroes? Man...some people must be desperate
Lord_Kefka
11-18-2008, 09:26 PM
Mine is downloading now/ :)
Lord_Kefka
11-18-2008, 09:28 PM
Sweet, it has begun. Just in time for L4D tonight
ratzombie
11-18-2008, 09:33 PM
People still watch Heroes? Man...some people must be desperate
You have a Simpsons avatar.
Jesus_S_Preston
11-18-2008, 09:39 PM
Heroes sucks, Simpsons sucks. NXE is rad.
siderealshift
11-18-2008, 09:40 PM
You have a Simpsons avatar.
Zing. I'm such a fan that I still watch The Simpsons, but every new episode pains me to the core.
Anyway, I might get around to downloading the NXE tomorrow night, but if I don't, it won't break my heart. I'd rather be playing Fallout 3 or GOW 2 than installing that bullcrap.
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 09:44 PM
You have a Simpsons avatar.
Not from the TV show though.
Benisjamin
11-18-2008, 09:44 PM
Worth the wait for those who don't have it yet, it's awesome!
I can't wait for new themes and junk!
People still watch Heroes? Man...some people must be desperate
Let's play "What Can't You Bitch About".
YodaEXE
11-18-2008, 09:48 PM
I can't wait for new themes and junk!
Same here. I look forward to getting new things. Honestly, I'm kinda excited for more avatar stuff. I've really taken a liking to them. I even customize them a little (if possible), when I'm playing a new game. For example, when I got Mirror's Edge, I put gloves on my avatar, sorta like what Faith wears.
bigdaddybruce44
11-18-2008, 09:54 PM
Honestly, how can people be mad at Sony for not wanting their movies to help an Xbox 360 service look more enticing? Sorry, but that's not petty or pathetic...that's called good business. Do you think in a million years Microsoft wouldn't do the same, exact thing if they were in Sony's position? Come on. This is actually quite a big blow to the service, too. Looking at my instant queue, about 20% of the movies I have on there are owned by Sony. Hopefully, they will continue to bolster the roster of instant picks, especially with some newer stuff.
Lord_Kefka
11-18-2008, 09:54 PM
I really don't mean to hog up the thread here but has anyone else gotten the update now? I mean, all this crapping on Heroes in interesting and all, but those who haven't gotten the update yet may want to try restarting their system. I just got done making my avatar.
Mojimbo
11-18-2008, 09:56 PM
I really don't mean to hog up the thread here but has anyone else gotten the update now? I mean, all this crapping on Heroes in interesting and all, but those who haven't gotten the update yet may want to try restarting their system. I just got done making my avatar.Did you sign up for the NXE beta?
cochesecochese
11-18-2008, 10:00 PM
Let's play "What Can't You Bitch About".
Seriously. I think it's retarded to put people on ignore lists but I'm starting to consider making an exception for him.
bigdaddybruce44
11-18-2008, 10:02 PM
Why? All he's complained about in this thread is hard drive installs, Microsoft's ability to be ready for the launch, people's television preferences...oh wait...nevermind...
Lord_Kefka
11-18-2008, 10:04 PM
Did you sign up for the NXE beta?
The one from Major Nelsons site yes. But I never got an email or chosen. It just popped here at like 7:30 Central time when I turned my system on.
The one from Major Nelsons site yes. But I never got an email or chosen. It just popped here at like 7:30 Central time when I turned my system on.
Microsoft gave it to everyone who applied for the preview a day early. Enjoy!
badramen
11-18-2008, 10:05 PM
The one from Major Nelsons site yes. But I never got an email or chosen. It just popped here at like 7:30 Central time when I turned my system on.
They let everyone who signed up for it in the preview yesterday, so for people like me who never go the chance to sign up for it, we have to wait until tomorrow morning.
Edit: Beaten.
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 10:27 PM
I just wanted to make a few comments about the new NXE,
#1. The Avatar (Mii's are fun) but they have left out 80% of the clothes and items I have already seen no doubt they will sell them later on.
#2. You can no longer see or access your FRiends List Unless you are LOgged onto XBOX LIVE. This is being all done on purpose to remove off line useabllity to force people to always be on XBOX LIVE. (unless I missed it)
#3. THE NXE is designed visually to look like CRap unless you are on XBOX LIVE and signed in. When your online it looks great, But the NXE looks far worse than the old Dashboard if your offline. This again is designed on purpose to make you be online always.
#4. If you have a 20GB HDD I mean 13GB HDD you can only install 1 360 Game to the Hard drive.
#5. I don't understand how Microsoft justifies selling so many Adds and ad space on our Menus system we pay a monthly fee for. Its like now there are full video ads for games and movies, which immediately start playing with video and sound and we don't even have to click on it, Its basically a commercial thats always there taking up bandwidth with out our consent and theres no way to diable it.
#6. overall there are more Ads now regeardless of what type they are ads
For starters, if you have a 20GB HDD (with 13GB usage), you can install about 12.5GB worth of games. That means 2 games that are 6.2GB, 3 games that are 4GB each, 4 games that are 3GB each, or any combination. You could upgrade to a larger HDD if you want to make use of the install FEATURE, or you can continue to use the game disc like many others. It's nice to have but not mandatory.
I agree that there are quite a few ads, especially considering we pay about $30 a year (this is 'Cheap Ass Gamer's for a reason)...but a lot of the 'ads' are informative, to me at least. My only major complaint is that i want 'My Xbox' to be the first thing i see, not Spotlight.
bardiya27
11-18-2008, 10:29 PM
#2. You can no longer see or access your FRiends List Unless you are LOgged onto XBOX LIVE. This is being all done on purpose to remove off line useabllity to force people to always be on XBOX LIVE. (unless I missed it)
Im still on the old one and I can confirm that you can't see your friends list unless your on live, so no changes here.
KaneRobot
11-18-2008, 10:30 PM
Oh fucking Christ, this explains why my queue was missing stuff when I looked at it just now...all the more reason for me to cancel when the two weeks are up on my trial I guess.
http://kotaku.com/5092567/xbox-360-netflix-offerings-gutted-of-columbia-pictures-flicks
The selection of movies that one can stream from Netflix to the Xbox 360 just got a bit smaller, as a batch of content distributed by Columbia Pictures — owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment (dun dun dunnnnn!) — is now listed as "currently unavailable for playback on the Xbox." That affects some big releases from the studio, including titles like Superbad, The Karate Kid and The Lives of Others but also thankfully saves us from becoming incredibly depressed by watching Spider-Man 3 while drunk.
The titles will still be available for stream via PCs and other set top boxes — just not your Xbox 360.
According to a follow up on the story from MTV Multiplayer, "a few hundred titles are temporarily unavailable" for Microsoft's console, but Netflix spokesfolk say "we hope they’ll be licensed for Xbox 360 shortly." On the eve of the New Xbox Experience roll out, I'd be plenty pissed at the last minute change if it didn't likely save me from actually going through with a viewing of Ghost Rider.
SynGamer
11-18-2008, 10:39 PM
I honestly expect MS to pull some support or at least pressure Netflix to add more studios for a better selection of streamable movies.
lllusion
11-18-2008, 10:41 PM
oh fux that I guess I too will cancel before my two weeks.
Nelo Ice
11-18-2008, 10:48 PM
from the mtv post
When asked if the license just coincidentally expired as Microsoft was adding Netflix support or Sony Pictures Entertainment specifically requested Xbox 360 streaming to be disabled, Swasey wouldn’t say.
Malik112099
11-18-2008, 10:56 PM
My only major complaint is that i want 'My Xbox' to be the first thing i see, not Spotlight.
This.
Its just SONY wants to do everything possible to kill the 360
They should start by actually chipping away at the 360's install base.
Genocidal
11-18-2008, 11:03 PM
Enchanted is available for streaming. So it's not a Disney thing.
Cleaner7
11-18-2008, 11:26 PM
I want this NOW! MUST. STREAM. 30. ROCK.
SNAKE EYES EX
11-18-2008, 11:33 PM
I was pretty excited when I saw that my Gears 2 theme actually "themed" my friends list. Very cool!
Azumangaman
11-18-2008, 11:36 PM
I know its been asked a million times, but does anybody know if its launching before Midnight?
Malik112099
11-18-2008, 11:46 PM
they will they just have a longer roadmap. Over the entire life of the consoles the PS3 will outsell the 360 9 to 1 probably, It will just take 10 years. Sony plays longball and has long term goals, where as the 360 and Microsoft has much more short term goals with the 360. with a 5 or 6 year life cycle.
Heck its 2008 the 360 is 3 years old barely, and theres serious talk about a new machine being worked on. 360 won't last 3 to 4 more years period.
PS2 is still selling at $149
Given a more long term global life span and all the PS3 can do besides games it will easily outsell the 360.
What, may I ask, are you smoking?
BlueSwim
11-18-2008, 11:51 PM
2 A.M. Seattle(PST) time according to Major Nelson's Twitter (http://twitter.com/majornelson).
KingBroly
11-18-2008, 11:51 PM
I think the next Xbox will hit in 2011. PS4, Nintendo Next-Gen in 2012.
NOTE: Besides the NES branding, Nintendo has never continued a console branding scheme. It'll probably be called Us.
bigdaddybruce44
11-18-2008, 11:58 PM
they will they just have a longer roadmap. Over the entire life of the consoles the PS3 will outsell the 360 9 to 1 probably, It will just take 10 years. Sony plays longball and has long term goals, where as the 360 and Microsoft has much more short term goals with the 360. with a 5 or 6 year life cycle.
Heck its 2008 the 360 is 3 years old barely, and theres serious talk about a new machine being worked on. 360 won't last 3 to 4 more years period.
PS2 is still selling at $149
Given a more long term global life span and all the PS3 can do besides games it will easily outsell the 360.
9 to 1? I am going to guess you simply had a brainfart and didn't mean to say that. The 360 has already shipped well over 20 million consoles worldwide. Even if they never, ever sold another 360, and we just say they have only sold 20 million systems, that would mean the PS3 would have to sell 180 million consoles. That's an insanely lofty figure, one the PS2 hasn't even hit, yet, and that was the absolute dominant console of its era.
Azumangaman
11-18-2008, 11:58 PM
Cool, it'll be up when I get home from school. No need to stay up too late.
Thanks for the info!
seanr1221
11-19-2008, 12:00 AM
I'm gonna try and DL it before work at 7AM tomorrow.
Hopefully Live isn't all messed up.
Malik112099
11-19-2008, 12:03 AM
9 to 1? I am going to guess you simply had a brainfart and didn't mean to say that. The 360 has already shipped well over 20 million consoles worldwide. Even if they never, ever sold another 360, and we just say they have only sold 20 million systems, that would mean the PS3 would have to sell 180 million consoles. That's an insanely lofty figure, one the PS2 hasn't even hit, yet, and that was the absolute dominant console of its era.
plus the fact that as of the last NPD numbers the 360 is officially outselling the PS3 this year so far
Fun little Easter Egg - playing around with the Avatar system. When taking your gamerpicture using your Avatar's face, use the right stick to wiggle his head around. His eyes will go all loopy and he'll appear to get dizzy. Zoom in too close, pull his head back, and give it a good ol' Zidane - it's possible to knock your Avatar for a loop causing him to see stars.
kevzik
11-19-2008, 12:16 AM
So do I stay up or not...hmmm.
gordojones88
11-19-2008, 12:25 AM
Fun little Easter Egg - playing around with the Avatar system. When taking your gamerpicture using your Avatar's face, use the right stick to wiggle his head around. His eyes will go all loopy and he'll appear to get dizzy. Zoom in too close, pull his head back, and give it a good ol' Zidane - it's possible to knock your Avatar for a loop causing him to see stars.
When he hits his head, take your gamerpic like I did.
Nelo Ice
11-19-2008, 12:36 AM
When he hits his head, take your gamerpic like I did.
just did this :lol:
DestroVega
11-19-2008, 12:41 AM
I'm going to stay up until 6 a.m. east coast for this.................. SIKE
Sony Pictures celebrates NXE eve by...blocking Xbox 360 Netflix movie streaming
RelentlessRolento
11-19-2008, 12:48 AM
it hits 6am? fuck... I leave at 7am... guess I'll wake up early.
Jesse_Dylan
11-19-2008, 12:54 AM
I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but has anyone else had trouble with streaming Netflix movies locking their 360? It won't respond to anything except "off". It just stops.
Sorry if someone else already mentioned this, but I have a hard time keeping up with this huge thread.
Oh wait. It started again just now. Was it a buffering issue? Before, it would say something if it was the buffer, and earlier, it was sticking much longer.
Whatever the case, what's everyone else's experience of this? If it's going to do that, I'd like to be able to at least have the jewel button (whatever it is... big plastic circle) respond, or a meter saying "buffer".
Even if it's just my connection being flaky, it's kind of lame.
Now that it started up again, the quality is way lower. Sigh. I wish I could fix my DNS server issues.
Edit--Okay, now this time, it's been sitting on still-frame for about five minutes. It's not even trying to access the internet as far as I can tell, doesn't go to the rebuffering screen, no buttons do anything except the off button... What gives?
Persona7
11-19-2008, 01:02 AM
Wow I just saw something really cool, if you go to the networks tab with the little pictures at the bottom the entire right side has the status of xbox live in text. Kinda like the status on the website BUT on your dashboard.
Right now it says that xbox.com is down but live is still working.
jetlitheone
11-19-2008, 01:17 AM
Oh yaaa i <3 360
My only major complaint is that i want 'My Xbox' to be the first thing i see, not Spotlight.
This.
Me too. I was hoping to find an option for this, but it doesn't look like there's a way to change it.
jetlitheone
11-19-2008, 01:27 AM
So wait the updates out?!
lllusion
11-19-2008, 01:29 AM
So wait the updates out?!
within 4-6 hours, what I have read the update wont be available at a instant to all.
hufferstl
11-19-2008, 01:32 AM
Can I start a new thread where I ask what the spring update will bring us???
I would trade the NXE for the ability to play divx files from my network.
SteveGo
11-19-2008, 01:36 AM
Can I start a new thread where I ask what the spring update will bring us???
I would trade the NXE for the ability to play divx files from my network.
Um, divx has been playable for a while.
KaneRobot
11-19-2008, 01:41 AM
This just came to me via email:
Hello Preview Users,
Thank you for participating in the NXE Preview program. This program officially ends as we prepare to release NXE to the rest of the world at 2 AM PDT on Nov 19th, 2008. Since you already have the latest version of NXE, you will not receive an update notification.
Deleting Photo Party
If you have downloaded the current version of Photo Party, you will need to delete it as that version will be removed from Live. A new version of the Photo Party will be made available later on.
1. How do I delete Photo Party?
a. Go to System Settings->Memory->Hard Drive or MU->Games.
b. Highlight Photo Party and hit Y. Select Delete.
Thanks,
Xbox 360 Team
KaneRobot
11-19-2008, 01:47 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/18/sony-pictures-celebrates-nxe-eve-by-blocking-xbox-360-netflix/
This is how SONY celebrates the NXE
This news was already posted two pages ago. You commented on it.
Christ.
I don't expect you to last long, looking at your post history so far.
BoneMonkey80
11-19-2008, 01:52 AM
good job sony that's why your in third place
lmz00
11-19-2008, 01:57 AM
As if you wouldn't have done the same thing were you in their position.
ratzombie
11-19-2008, 01:59 AM
Sony Defense Force assemble!
http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/18/sony-pictures-celebrates-nxe-eve-by-blocking-xbox-360-netflix/
This is how SONY celebrates the NXE
Sony is merely holding out for a better licensing deal. Smart business, especially when it is company to company and does not directly affect the price for consumers.
Unassuming Local Guy
11-19-2008, 02:11 AM
So what time is this actually going to go up? I'm still stuck on Pacific Standard Time so if it's in the next couple of hours, I'll shoot for it.
kevzik
11-19-2008, 02:12 AM
The real question is, what quality movies where banned?
kevzik
11-19-2008, 02:13 AM
So what time is this actually going to go up? I'm still stuck on Pacific Standard Time so if it's in the next couple of hours, I'll shoot for it.
2AM
strongpimphand
11-19-2008, 02:20 AM
I would have done the same shit.....because lord knows M$ would quickly block some sony shit in a heartbeat!
davfer
11-19-2008, 02:33 AM
i want the update
bardiya27
11-19-2008, 02:40 AM
I would have done the same shit.....because lord knows M$ would quickly block some sony shit in a heartbeat!
Yes because Lord knows Microsoft does not let Windows Vista operate with Sony Vaios.
It's a stupid move for Sony because it doesn't affect Microsoft in any ways, nobody is buying XBox 360s so that they can use the NXE to stream Columbia Pictures movies on Netflix. Sony is trying to hurt Microsoft but they are only hurting their relationship with Netflix.
BoneMonkey80
11-19-2008, 02:40 AM
The real question is, what quality movies where banned?
Talladega Nights remains a PS3 exclusive lol
bigdaddybruce44
11-19-2008, 02:47 AM
As if you wouldn't have done the same thing were you in their position.
Sony is merely holding out for a better licensing deal. Smart business, especially when it is company to company and does not directly affect the price for consumers.
Exactly. It's called good business. Sorry to break it to some of you, buy Sony is only out to protect their financial interests, not Microsoft's. Nor are they suppose to make your 360 experience better.
Yes because Lord knows Microsoft does not let Windows Vista operate with Sony Vaios.
It's a stupid move for Sony because it doesn't affect Microsoft in any ways, nobody is buying XBox 360s so that they can use the NXE to stream Columbia Pictures movies on Netflix. Sony is trying to hurt Microsoft but they are only hurting their relationship with Netflix.
The Windows comparison is completely faulty. Microsoft makes money and continues to grow its market share by having their operating system on Sony computers. Sony, in the current deal, would get squat for having their movies run on 360 consoles. Bad business.
Also, I'm tired of the "people don't buy game consoles to do such and such." It's 2008. Game consoles are more than just game consoles. So, yes, people are buying systems now to watch movies. If you honestly want to make the argument that no one is buying them to stream a particular company's movies, yeah, you're right. But that's a silly thing to bring into the argument. The point is, people were excited about this new feature, and they just lost like 15% of the movies they can watch with it.
As far as their relationship with Netflix goes, Netflix is not going to piss off a major player like Sony. That would only hurt them.
The real question is, what quality movies where banned?
Both Ghostbusters movies, for starters. Escape From New York too.
rapsodist
11-19-2008, 03:00 AM
So what time is this actually going to go up? I'm still stuck on Pacific Standard Time so if it's in the next couple of hours, I'll shoot for it.
Don't bother waiting. The update starts rolling out at 2 a.m. Even if you stay up till 2, your account may not get the update until later in the day.
bigdaddybruce44
11-19-2008, 03:04 AM
Here are the movies from my queue that are not available on the 360:
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Murder by Death
An Evening with Kevin Smith 1&2
Les Miserables
Nothing I am going to miss. Things I have seen already a number of times.
BoneMonkey80
11-19-2008, 03:06 AM
and taladega nights & karate kid
Unassuming Local Guy
11-19-2008, 03:29 AM
2AM
PST or EST?
lmz00
11-19-2008, 03:30 AM
Pacific
Unassuming Local Guy
11-19-2008, 03:32 AM
Pacific
Poop. I'm going to bed then. Fuck that.