Dashboard Update August 11th

[Terbinator]

Got it this morning @ 2. Il write up the new dashboard number for those that are interested

[Rob_B]

Got it today as well, not much has changed. Games on demand looks good, 1200points for max payne though, hmmm, think i'd buy the disc version ;-)

[Terbinator]

Got it today as well, not much has changed. Games on demand looks good, 1200points for max payne though, hmmm, think i'd buy the disc version ;-)

That was there before the upgrade. The feature i was looking forward to the most was the GoD with the 360 games to see how much they were going to charge - but we've got to wait for that as its coming an another update further down the preview line :/

[Tr0gdor]

The only things i've noticed is the cheevos screens and rating stuff so not very exciting. Games of demand does indeed sound interesting though.

[handscombmp]

I read somewhere though with games on demand that you won't be able to get them for day of release .

[Stephen C]

I read somewhere though with games on demand that you won't be able to get them for day of release .

Makes perfect sense to me.
Bound to be server issues, not to mention the upset of major games retailers.

[Russ]

it'll probably be that you can download them but they wont be playable until launch day or something

[handscombmp]

it'll probably be that you can download them but they wont be playable until launch day or something

Nope. You can't download them in anyway to be able to play them on the launch date

[Russ]

i wouldnt do it anyway, how would you sell it when you got bored?

[Rob_B]

i wouldnt do it anyway, how would you sell it when you got bored?

That's one of the major issues I have too, they charge full RRP for the games with no resale value, I'll stick to buying discs if that ends up being the route they take.

I was accepted into the preview & my console has updated again (1st time gave me GoD) which took longer than the last one but I can't see what it's given me?!

[samcross]

Happens with all 3 of my boxes, if you hit the guide button as soon as the Xbox starts up it lags for a while.
That and sometimes when moving between parties it does the same.

Yep, I get that all the time too.

Weren't they going to bring movie streaming to the XBL marketplace? I would use it a hell of a lot more if I didn't have to download them.

[Stephen C]

Some more details emerge..

Movie night on Xbox LIVE

Browse, select and jump right into your favourite movies from the top genres: comedy, action, horror…even a tear-jerking chick flick. There are hundreds to choose from, with many in HD.

Avatars are people too!

Now thanks to Avatar Marketplace the options for customising your avatar are endless. With an ever-expanding selection of stores, full of premium outfits and accessories from your favourite games and fashion brands, you can express yourself through your Avatar like never before. Your Avatar’s one-stop-shop will launch with a growing collection from the top names in fashion and gaming including:

• Top Brands: Adidas, Quiksilver, Roxy, Tokidoki
  
• Unique Fashions: Steampunk, Recessionista
  
• Your Favourite Games: “BioShock 2,” “Halo 3,” “Halo 3: ODST,” “Gears of War 2,” “Fable II,” “The Secret of Monkey Island SE,” “Splinter: Cell Conviction,” “Star Wars Clone Wars: Republic Heroes”

You can also earn special Avatar clothes and items just by playing your favourite games, starting with a hot logo t-shirt from “Splosion Man,” the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title that kicked-off off the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade. And to keep your Avatars from getting bored, we’re giving them fun new props to play with; everything from a basketball to pompoms, even a mobile phone…just try to stick with nights and weekends.

Full Xbox 360 games at the push of a button

Xbox 360 games: Games on Demand. Launching with a library of 21 great titles, Games on Demand marks the introduction of digitally distributed full Xbox 360 games: the titles you want, when you want them, straight to your Xbox 360 at the push of a button. You’ll also have the option to easily purchase Games on Demand titles directly via credit card.

From award-winning hits like “Mass Effect,” and “Assassin’s Creed,” to family favourites like “LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga” and “Sonic the Hedgehog,” Games on Demand gives you access to a growing catalogue of full Xbox 360 titles, updated weekly and available to browse and download 24 x7 from the comfort of your couch. Check out our line-up at launch:

Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
Burnout Paradise (EA)
Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Fight Night Round 3 (EA
Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios)
Prey (2K Games)
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
Sega Rally (Sega)
TEST DRIVE: UNLIMITED (Atari)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
Tomb Raider Legend (Eidos)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)

No more hide and seek

Now you can view, find and arrange your content on Xbox LIVE the way you want. Want to send a specific friend a message? Sort your friends list by Gamertag, status and even activity, so you can easily find the friends you want. There are also new options for viewing your Achievements and progress, improved matchmaking support and more.

Best of all, you can now rate every single piece of content on Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a five star system. Support your favourite XBLA game with a five star rating, or find the top-rated titles in the newly-updated Indie Games Marketplace – it’s never been easier to find the best and most beloved game content on Xbox LIVE.

Just the beginning…

The Xbox LIVE summer update brings all new ways to play games, and connect with friends or friendly rivals anywhere in the world. It’s another step toward realising the Xbox 360 promise of entertainment for everyone, and another reason why Xbox LIVE is hands down the best entertainment value in your living room. But this is just the beginning…

Coming soon, we’re bringing a whole new wave of partnerships and custom features straight to your Xbox 360 – instant on 1080p streaming video with 5.1 audio from Zune, personalised digital radio stations from Last.fm, and the biggest forces in social networking: Facebook and Twitter.

In the meantime, have fun with your Avatar, or download that classic Xbox 360 game you’ve been meaning to pick up. Sit back, relax and enjoy and stay tuned for the next evolution in connected entertainment, courtesy of Xbox LIVE.