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New Xbox Experience NXE Reviews
I4U News —
... is going to roll out on November 19th. Microsoft has given some lucky few users early access to NXE and also handed out test accounts to the press. Engadget and Gizmodo for instance just published their NXE reviews. The Xbox 360 increases in usage value through this software update quite a bit with Netflix movie streaming and community features. Engadget for instance is highly impressed with what Microsoft has done. Quote: "This isn't just PR-speak or phony praise -- the company has demonstrated a tremendous understanding of the needs of the market and its customers, both ...
New Xbox 360 Experience Review
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... The team at Xbox looks as though they have done a great job, by completely revamping the Dash experience. The new system has not only been given a visual overhaul, but also has thrown away the old technology and using new tech to rebuild it.
When you first log in to your Xbox 360 Experience you will notice just how different things look, all the old iterations are gone. The new interface has been replaced with a sparse look and a lot of live content.
Read the full review
Netflix Now Streams In HD? (Xbox 360)
Zatz Not Funny! —
Like all dedicated Xbox 360 fanboys, I’ve spent my morning delving into Engadget and Gizmodo’s New Xbox Experience (NXE) coverage. Buried within Engadget’s write-up was one very compelling picture (above) and related commentary:
A small perk — but huge deal as far as we’re concerned — is the inclusion of a limited amount of HD content. We previewed Heroes in HD, and the quality was stunning. Right now there’s only about 300 titles on offer, but we think after folks get ...
HD Netflix streaming coming to Xbox 360
Yahoo! Tech Advisors —
... That's the word from Engadget, which had a chance to preview the revamped "Xbox Experience" that's due next month. How's the video quality? "Stunning." I can't wait. Only about 300 of the 12,000-plus streaming Netflix videos will initially be available in HD, according to Engadget . Among them: "Heroes," which the bloggers at Engadget said looked "stunning" over their 360 console. Nice. That's all the details we have for nowâbut to my mind, it's huge news, given that Netflix's "Watch Instantly" movies have only been available in standard-def (just 480i on the ...
Trying Out The New Xbox 360 Experience
GEARFUSE —
... Joshua Topolsky of Engadget wrote up a positive preview of the new Xbox experience which will soon be your new dashboard. In the preview, he comments on the likeness between the Xbox 360’s marketplace and iTunes . Additionally, he mentions the Netflix feature which allows you to shuffle through movies in your queue. I’m thrilled about the new Xbox experience, I just hope my 360 doesn’t turn into a Wii . Look for the update to hit your system come November 19th. Link
High-definition Netflix streaming coming to Xbox 360
Betanews —
... dashboard upgrade for Microsoft's Xbox 360 is the addition of streaming Netflix content. Today, it has been revealed that the content will include some 300 high-definition titles as well. Though Xbox Live Primetime has been delayed until next spring, the November 19 upgrade to the Xbox 360 dashboard includes a beau geste from Netflix: exclusive access to the service's streaming HD content. Engadget previewed the new Xbox 360 dashboard, and discovered the Netflix Movie Marketplace includes titles in HD. The Xbox 360 is therefore the first device supporting Netflix's ...
Xbox 360's "new experience" gets good reviews
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk —
... to Xbox Live. But luckily, NXE is an all-around upgrade from the old 360 OS—which really wasn't so bad in its own right. NXE is faster, prettier and more functional than its predecessor. It brings us avatars and Netflix, full game installs and more robust multiplayer. Truth be told, we could have been shown NXE as the operating system behind the Xbox 720, and life wouldn't have been so bad. Instead, we get it a few years early. And we consider ourselves lucky. Engadget's wrap up says: Overall we're highly impressed with what Microsoft has ...
Xbox 360 Experience
Tech Blog —
... now check out an in-depth preview of the Marketplace, courtesy of GT. Continue reading to watch. Plus, the "Netflix slot is offered in the 'Video Marketplace' channel. Click here for first picture in gallery.
You can now browse for titles alphabetically, by genre, or by more esoteric groupings like "most popular." Game titles now have virtual boxes with art, give you full screen sample pictures, and skin the background when you browse.
[via Engadget]
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New Xbox Experience = new life for 360
T3.com All —
... to provide over 300 HD movies available to download through Xbox Marketplace. No word on an equivalent UK provider, like Lovefilm, stepping up to the plate yet. The Marketplace will also feature an open-source Community Games section, much like the Apple App Store, where 3rd party content will be available to download. Microsoft will be hoping their new overhaul will breathe new life into the 360's already glittering career. Now, Russell, where are those scissors... Xbox (via Engadget ) Related links:
Microsoft exec touts HD streaming over discs, suggests Xbox 360 will outlast PS3
Engadget HD —
... Man, talk about talking tough. In a recent interview with Venture Beat, Microsoft executive Shane Kim pointed out that the impending New Xbox Experience would be the beginning of a "fascinating time as all of these different media evolve." Kim got rough when questioned about the value of a built-in Blu-ray player in Sony's PS3, stating that "Microsoft made the right decision by not including HD DVD or Blu-ray in its box and offering HD DVD as an accessory." Following up on that, he noted that "digital downloading of movies to the Xbox 360 over the online connection ...
Xbox Experience now available to all who signed up, Netflix HD streams too
Engadget HD —
... Microsoft's new Xbox Experience dashboard doesn't officially launch until Wednesday the 19th. But if you signed up for the preview (and who didn't?) with a valid console ID then it's available now according to Major Nelson. What's more, Netflix has confirmed its Xbox 360 launch details: more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes and ...
New Xbox 360 Experience Available Now
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... Live Gold members, HD video streams are limited, and we mean limited to SD audio, but the multi-channel audio is in the pipeline and is additional HD titles. Take a look at Engadgets hands-on review and impressions of the new Xbox 360 Experience. ...
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