Rumour: Next Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Info
Date: Tuesday, November 20 @ 19:49:49 UTC
Topic: Xbox Live
The internet is a buzz with rumours of what will be included in the next Xbox 360 Dashboard Update. Below we will list what features are rumoured to be coming to the Xbox 360 very soon.
A topic found on the official Xbox forums mentioned what he/she claimed to be a leaked list for the Fall Update features. Even though the post was deleted we ended up grabbing a copy of the post from the guys from xbox360rally.
Once again, to clarify, this list has not been confirmed. Check it out:
Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update
Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers
Compatibility with messenger pad
Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering
Many more Vision Cam settings
Screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark
Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade
Brand “web based adver-games” flash games which aren’t downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via Xbox Live Arcade Blade
Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade
Functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad
XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, options
Language, time and date settings
“Advertising opportunities” in gameplay
Xvid support
“Favourites” option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference
IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor
Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games
Clan support - will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can “fold” friends into clan category in friends list
Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages
Quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.
Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download
Option for having video content not inform when completed download
Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads
Option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas
Option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console
Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about in-game content for your games
Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings
Improved USB Keyboard settings
Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard
Faster response times to Redeem Code settings
Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code
Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can’t download current item, will automatically download next available that is able.
Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes
Themes can now be animated
Themes may now have sound effects
Better slideshow capabilities, options added. sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable.
Estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take
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