Xbox Live Summer 2009 Update Thread - Now Live!

mines says paticipatng......i dont think imma be in this batch(pissed off) but hopefly,if god really likes me,ill be in the second or third batch,now off two church to prey
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']So this update is really just performance and netflix parties, right?[/QUOTE]

There's a full list on the FAQ in the welcome message. Not sure if it's OK to post for everyone but if you got in, you can see the detailed list. Quite a bit more than I thought.
 
Nice I got in. Got my email just a second ago. (It is pretty much the same as you see on the site when you click Xbox LIVE Update Preview). Good times.
 
Preview Program Emails are being sent out

We’re in the process of sending notification emails out to the first group of people for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program. Please check your email (and spam folder…just in case) to see if you were selected. If we stay on schedule, those selected should receive a prompt to accept the update later today/tonight.

We’ll be sending another wave of notifications later this week, but we are holding registration open a bit longer to make sure everyone has a chance to participate. If you signed up but did not receive a mail yet, please head over to the connect site and review your information to make sure it is correct. I am being told that there are quite a few people did not properly complete the survey. If this is the first you are reading about the Preview Program, go ahead and sign up and you may be chosen to participate before the update is released on August 11th.
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Thats from major nelsons site....however i didnt get an email yet. :(
 
[quote name='ananag112']I got in and got my email.

However, I just lost my Xbox Live gold subscription. Does that mean I cannot get in?[/QUOTE]

No, you should be good. The preview was being offered to both Gold and Silver members.
 
Here's the list of updates:

  • Netflix UpdatesNow you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.
  • Movie Parties - Xbox Live Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
  • Manage Your Queue - Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch - no computer required.
  • Enhanced Playback Experience - Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
  • Friends Info - Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.Avatar Marketplace
    Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. Please note that only limited content is currently available in the preview.
  • Clothing - Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as “Halo.”
  • Props - You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
  • Awardables - The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles.Games on Demand
    Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox Live whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room.
  • Purchase Options - Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card.
  • Game Manuals - Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com.
  • It’s Yours Forever! - As with other Xbox Live content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox Live account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console.User Ratings
    User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!
  • Rate it - You can now rate every game on the Xbox Live Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
  • Sort and Find it - Now you can easily find the games that everyone’s been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox Live Games Marketplace.Xbox Live Parties
    Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox Live Party features.
  • Party Reconnections - If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox Live will automatically reconnect you.
  • Streamlined Party Invites - Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together.Video Display Options
    We’ve made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection.
  • Display Discovery - Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console.Other Improvements
    We’re always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox Live update will include numerous dashboard updates.
  • Gold Member Veterans - Xbox Live Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you’ve been a Gold member.
  • Indie Games - Xbox Live Community Games has been renamed Xbox Live Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles.
  • Achievement Browser - We’ve revamped the Achievements browser so it’s now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser.
  • Achievements Tracking - A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games.
  • Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more.
  • Voice Messages - No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected.
  • Friends List Sorting - It’s now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide.
  • Memory - Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games.Account Management
    We’ve made some changes to make your life easier.
  • Subscription Notification - If your Xbox Live subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox Live.
  • Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs - If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox Live.
  • Account recovery - We’ve enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable
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http://www.xboxic.com/news/5507
 
I got in as well. I'll be writing my general impressions on my site (UltimateRockGods.com) once it gets rolling. And yes, its a music site haha
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']I got an email, but it just says the same thing that the site shows when it says ive been accepted. Is this the same email you other people got?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that is the e-mail that is being sent out to everyone that got in on "Wave 1" of the update.
 
[quote name='ninju D']I'm not seeing the Preview forum. Anyone else find it?
On xbox.com, not here that is.[/QUOTE]

It's on the Connect.Microsoft site. On the congratulations page, scroll to the bottom there's a link there.

EDIT: NVM.
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']So now what? How do we get the update?[/QUOTE]

The beta will be pushed to your xbox sometime tonight according to Major Nelson.
 
I just turned it on and didn't get a prompt for it.

EDIT: Scratch that I suppose. I tried the Kodu Game Lab trial, and it failed to launch because I had a second controller plugged in (WTH?) and when I got back to the dashboard, it prompted me for an update. :S

2 minutes
 
Update is done. Xbox Preview slots...with BLUE windows! TAKE THAT Mountain Dew Green! And it tells you what features there are, too.

EDIT:
Ratings - You can rate...almost everything. DLC, games, not trials.
Games of Demand - Nothing but old stuff right now.
 
For those of you people who are getting the update right now, did you get 2 emails?
One from x-box live Connect first just letting you know you are "in", and then a second one letting you know you are IN on this first wave?
 
No, I just got one email.

Also, I got the first rating in for Tales of Vesperia, Sonic 2006 and Unleashed :p You can also rate games that aren't already out...that's...not...cool. So...in any case, abusing the system will happen, and has already happened...
by me :D
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About Dashboard Speediness:
It seems like the dashboard is much faster now, but it is also more sluggish. Instead of holding up for a few seconds in most cases, it'll now bring up the next menu in a stuttering fashion.
 
I changed my shirt for my avatar to the xbox 360 on light, with white. Yeah that seems to be the only clothing you can change the color of for now. No Gears suits yet on avatar marketplace. :(

Are there any avatar awards that can be won yet?

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Does anyone have a Gold Veteran number more than 6? I beta tested Xbox Live and never let my gold membership lapse so I am curious if 6 is the highest you can have.
 
Mine says 1. In September I will be a Gold Member for 2 years. I read somewhere that a person has been a Gold Member since October 09 so...it's kinda broken.

Let me say this: The dashboard update improves the quickness by about 15-30 seconds depending on what you're looking at. Some stuff still takes a while to load, but the blades are much faster, although I haven't loaded up the blades from in-game yet.

The Achievement tracking thing under My Profile is kind of useless. While it tells you your GS, your achievement total and the number of games you've completed, it gives you up to 12 icons. Here's the problem: You can't expand it.

EDIT: Take one thing back about the snappiness part. When you go from Game to dash, it takes 5-10 seconds now. It used to take 1-3.

STEALTH FEATURE: You can now eject games from the disc tray via the dashboard.
 
[quote name='Owen']Does anyone have a Gold Veteran number more than 6? I beta tested Xbox Live and never let my gold membership lapse so I am curious if 6 is the highest you can have.[/QUOTE]

I'm at 6, but I didn't do the beta. I did sign up day one though and have never lapsed as well.
 
Ejecting games from the dash is definitely a feature that should've been in there for a long time. Now when the disc try malfunctions, your head can be sliced off or you can stand clear of possible injuries.

I just have to wonder why they waited so long to fix this dashboard.

Apparently ratings don't show up until multiple people rate it :\
 
To those who got the email, but haven't seen an update yet, you have to start try starting one of your games first. Then the screen will pop up asking you to allow the update.

Also, I agree with Kingbroly. The dashboard is faster, but there seems to be a stuttering effect. Not a big deal though. At least it's finally faster.

So far there are no new games in the "games on demand" area.
 
I think the dashboard may have messed with Tales of Vesperia a bit. I set the controls up so A is normal attack and B is artes, but when I press A it comes out as an Arte. On the menu it says what I just mentioned too, so...that's messed up.

EDIT: Wait...might have figured out why. Apparently my fightpad and 360 pad got switched. I'll check it out when I fight the next boss.

EDIT 2: Everyone go rate 1 star on every piece of DLC from Namco games. Why? Why not!
 
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