E3 - Xbox Experience

[Nodz86]

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New Xbox Experience: A look at Avatars

Ever since Avatars in the new Xbox experience were unveiled at E3 eariler this year, people have been asking to see more. In this week's Developer Diary, I do a quick look at the Avatar creation section of the new Xbox experience. While this is by no means a complete walk- through, it will give you an idea of what is coming with this part of the new Xbox experience.

 

(click link to see video)

 

From Major Nelson.

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New Xbox Experience: Themes and Friends Channel

 

In this weeks Developer Diaries, we take a look at the new themes and the Friends channel. This is to follow up on the themes we showed you at E3. We’ve got some new screenshots that show what the new themes will look like, as well as how current themes will appear. We also take a look at the friends channel, which is where you’ll see your friends avatars (don’t worry…the friends list as you know it is still available in the guide.) Head on over to Flickr to see more screens and the Gamerscore blog for more details.

 

 

From Major Nelson

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New Xbox Experience: Games Marketplace

 

 

This week, we take a look at the Games Marketplace. As you can tell in the below before and after screenshots, the team has done some great work in redesigning the Marketplace to showcase information about each game. In addition to seeing the downloads available for each game, you’ll also be able to look at screen shots and game details (like on Xbox.com.) The Gamerscoreblog has a more in depth post about this, but I’ve posted the high resolution versions of these (and more new Marketplace images) on my Flickr so you can see it for yourself.

Marketplace Today

 

Marketplace in the New Xbox Experience (available later this year)

 

Also, For those that are wondering: The New Xbox Experience will ship later this year. As in before the New Year.

 

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[t.]

The more I see it the more I don't want it.

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New Xbox Experience is coming November 19th

 

 

John Schappert, Corporate Vice President of Xbox LIVE, Services and Software, announced today during his Tokyo Game Show keynote that the New Xbox Experience will ship to Xbox 360's around the world (in 26 countries, localized in 11 languages) on November 19th 2008.

 

From MAjor Nelson

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New Xbox Experience: Marketplace on the Web

 

One of the cool new features that our team has been working on is Marketplace on the web. When the New Xbox Experience launches on November 19th, you’ll be able to browse the Marketplace on Xbox.com, and queue up downloads. The next time you turn on your Xbox 360, the aforementioned items will begin to download. Also, when I make a post about a new demo, or DLC here, I’ll be able to link directly to that download so you can read it here, click the link and automagically add it to your download queue. Easy. Head over to the Gamerscoreblog for screenshots.

 

Search Results for "Halo":

Game Detail Page:

Purchase Confirmation:

Download Queue:

 

Info Major Nelson, Pics gamerscoreblog

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NXE: Memory Upgrade Program Details

 

Hey everyone - you've probably seen the buzz online about the NXE Memory Upgrade Program, and I've certainly seen a bit of confusion around it. You can find full details on your local Xbox.com now at www.Xbox.com/storage (this page also links to the Memory Upgrade Program page), but to try and make it as clear and simple as possible here's the deal:

 

• To receive the New Xbox Experience when it launches on November 19 you will need at least 128 MB of memory either on your console itself, on a removable Memory Unit, or on a hard drive.
  
• If you DO NOT have this memory available through any of these methods you may be eligible for a memory upgrade offer - visit Xbox.com/storage for the details. You will need to provide your GamerTag, your console ID number and your console serial number. Instructions on how to find these are on the site.
  
• Naturally, the more storage memory you have in your console the more you'll be able to enjoy all the downloadable features NXE will bring.
  

Just to reiterate, you can find all the details and a link to the Memory Upgrade program at your local Xbox.com: www.Xbox.com/storage.

 

Hope that's all clear - if not let me know!

[t.]

Wow this is getting more stupid. I have 6GB free so I should be ok. *dreading the new dash*

[Who]

i had a core but added a HDD myself

 

may do this just to get a free memory card LOL

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New Xbox Experience: Community Games

 

 

When the New Xbox Experience is available on November 19th, a whole new way to experience games will be available. The Xbox LIVE Community Games Channel, powered by the XNA Creators Club, is going to allow aspiring developers to share their creations with the 14–million Xbox LIVE members. This week, I caught up with Kathleen Sanders from the XNA Communty team who shares some details:

 

 

*click link for video*

 

From Major NElson

[Who]

YAY, cant wait for the community games. I absolutely loved jellycar when they trialed XBL community games earlier this year

[Camel]

YAY, cant wait for the community games. I absolutely loved jellycar when they trialed XBL community games earlier this year

 

I wish I could play that game again lol

[YeOldeTDUMan]

jelly car was fab !

 

so who's going to be checking all the boards on the day of the update to see if it actually works!

[Nodz86]

jelly car was fab !

 

so who's going to be checking all the boards on the day of the update to see if it actually works!

 

When I get in from work I'll have a look before booting up the box, if it does go tits up i reckon that xbox.com will be down aswell so it'll be gamefaqs and other sites like that i'll check

[YeOldeTDUMan]

yeah i think my avatar won't be styled on me ... depends on my mood

[Nige]

I'm just hoping that EA get their act together and sell an NHL Hockey jersey pack so my dude can wear a Calgary Flames jersey and occasionally an LA Kings jersey :D.

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New Xbox Experience: Netflix and Video Marketplace

 

 

This week, we take a brief look at how Netflix and the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace will look in the New Xbox Experience. Sara over at the Gamerscore blog has posted details and a couple of screenshots to give you an idea of what to expect on November 19th.

 

The New Xbox Experience Preview program

 

 

I know that many of you are excited to get your hands on the New Xbox Experience, which will go live all Xbox LIVE regions wide on November 19th. Well, we’re just as excited to as you are so I am happy to announce that I’ve been working on a little project that I think may interested you.

Working with various teams across Xbox, we’ve developed a program to allow a select few of you early access to NXE. How do you get chosen? The first step is to head on over to Microsoft Connect, sign in with your Windows LIVE ID and join the "Xbox 360 Fall 2008 Preview Program" by clicking on this link, https://connect.microsoft.com/InvitationUse.aspx?ProgramID=2631&InvitationID=XBOX-G37M-QYWQ&SiteID=719.

Once you do that, you need to fill out the "Xbox 360 Fall Flash Preview Sign Up" survey in order to be considered for receiving the Preview System Update. We're asking a few questions about where you live, your home network, ISP connection and a few other pieces of information. We are looking for a good cross-section of our members in order to get the best feedback we can.

 

The LIVE Service team will then review all of the applications and if you’re selected we’ll send you an email notifying you of your acceptance in the program. A couple of points before you head off to register:

· We’re looking for a few thousand participants, so your chances of making it in are good

· This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available

· Just completing the survey does not automatically get you access to the NXE. We’ll be making final selections from from the completed surveys.

· Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up. Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

If you are accepted, you'll hear from us in about a week. Make sure your information on Connect is updated so we can email you.

Good luck!

 

From Major Nelson

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New Xbox Experience: Avatars in games

 

 

This week, we take a look how how some games will use Avatars when the New Xbox Experience is available on November 19th. More words about it over at the Gamerscore blog, or you can sit back and watch the video:

 

 

http://www.viddler.com/explore/majornelson/videos/3/

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New Xbox Experience: Parties

 

 

This week we take a look at Xbox LIVE Parties, one of the new features of NXE. The Gamerscoreblog folks have posted some screen shots, as well as video I did that will give you a brief look at how they work. Also, check out my show from last week where I discuss Parties with someone from the team who worked on the feature.

 

Posted at Burbank Airport

 

 

From Major Nelson

[ShadowGT]

LOL I saw the title of this topic & immediately pictured a bunch of reporters at E3 huddled around a RROD Xbox 360 lollolololololol :D

[iBilo]

I really don't want this update. :(

[Nodz86]

Click link for video

 

NXE - What You Want to Know: Final Countdown

It all started with you providing us feedback and we thank you for it. You’ve waited patiently (most of you - ha ha), and we thank you for that, too. You’ve checked in with us every Friday for weeks to learn about all of the features coming with the New Xbox Experience, like how to create an Avatar and how you can play with your Avatars in games.

 

We’ve shown you how you will have your very own video library of more than 12,000 streaming films and TV episodes with Netflix and how searching for Themes, map packs, movies, TV shows and other downloadable content will be even easier in the all-new Xbox LIVE Marketplace (which you can now access from the web!).

 

We’ve talked about playing from the hard drive, decreasing load times and noise from the spinning disc in tray. We showed you the Community Games channel and talked about how everyone can become an Xbox 360 developer.

 

You’ve explored the new Premium Themes and Friends Channel and checked out how the Gamercard, Gamerscore and Achievements will look in the new interface. We let you ride along during an Xbox LIVE Party where we jumped in and out of games, with one push of the button, chatting the entire time, and we shared our personal pictures with you in a Photo Party.

 

There is only one thing we haven’t showed you yet, and that is how to get the New Xbox Experience next Wednesday. It's easy but in case you're having panic attacks and want to know every detail of the prompts you go through, check out a video that our own Major Nelson created below:

 

Only a few more days to go. Enough of us feeding you information from our point of view. Now it's all about you - It's *your* new experience. Enjoy your weekend and maybe do some of the things you've been putting off. Remember to kiss your husband/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend/gerbil because once NXE hits, you may not have as much time for them - you'll be too busy using the new features.

 

Come Wednesday, your Xbox 360 world will change and we can’t wait to hear what you think.

[Eudemon]

Blah

 

New Xbox Experience: Installing NXE

 

 

Since we’re less than a week out from the launch of the New Xbox Experience on November 19th, we have a video that shows you just how quick and easy the install will be. For many of you, the download and install will take just a few minutes and you’ll be back to gaming before you know it. If you’re in the preview program, feel free to let others know what to expect.

 

 

Sara at the Gamerscoreblog has a summary of our past NXE vidoes and posts.

Posted: Nov 14 2008, 11:00 AM by Major Nelson | with 60 comment(s) | Filed under: new Xbox experience

 

 

edo competition takes on the Porsche Cayenne GTS

 

Posted Nov 14th 2008 3:58PM by Drew Phillips

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, SUVs, Porsche

Click above for a high-res gallery of the edo competition Cayenne GTS

For Porsche Cayenne GTS owners who wish they would've opted for the forced induction 'ute, edo competition has come up with a performance and styling package that helps close the gap between the two models. The German tuner adds another 45 horsepower through the use of high-flow cats, a performance air filter, and a recalibration of the ECU. As a result, the Cayenne GTS is capable of reaching 60 mph in a mere 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph. Handling and braking is improved with massive 15-inch, six-piston front brakes and an adjustable sport suspension. Other upgrades include 22-inch forged wheels, power dome hood, a new front fascia, and a variety of interior options. Full details are in the press release after the jump, and plenty of high-res photographs can be found in the gallery below.

Gallery: Edo Competition Porsche Cayenne GTS

[source: edo competition]

 

 

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[t.]

I'm liking the random Cayenne GTS news lol

[YeOldeTDUMan]

Well new dashboard/desktop wasn't available at 8am this morning

 

However a photosharing util for the new enviroment and also a gamertag picture to download that enters you into a prizedraw (region dependant) were avail