--> -->

Xbox 360 Spring Update - Beginning the week of May 7, 2007

by PacoDG

sghostkeyboard.jpg

Quick run down:
•Support for the new keyboard attachment
•Windows Live Messenger
•A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.
•Enhanced family settings features for Xbox LIVE communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
•A new Xbox LIVE Marketplace blade lets Xbox LIVE members access the content they seek — whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States) — from one place on Xbox LIVE.
•Updates to Xbox LIVE Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox LIVE Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox LIVE members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded Tell a Friend capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
•A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox LIVE Arcade games.
•New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
•Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.

Read the full Microsoft Official Press Release Here

(Note: As of 4:43AM EST, the update has not come, but .. they did specify that it would be “the week of”)

Did You Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to XBox 360 Rally. It's Free!

Posted in Announcements, News, Xbox Live on May 8th, 2007

Link to this Entry Email This Entry

Recent Posts

Related Posts

Leave a Reply


About XBox 360 Rally

Welcome to Xbox 360 Rally, the only home for all the Xbox 360 news that matters, with a touch of “home flavor” not associated with most major gaming sites. Xbox 360 Rally brings you all the Xbox 360 News, Reviews and Previews you could ever ask for, with a healthy dose of sarcasm, and a dash of cynicism to get you through your day.

XBox 360 Rally Author(s)
    » Lulu-Mcgrew

NAVIGATE

LINKS

CATEGORIES

TOP COMMENTERS

RECENT COMMENTS

SUBSCRIBE

ARCHIVES

Blogging Flair

--> -->

 

Gaming Channel Links

 

Gaming Channel Posts

  • Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
    The dynamic duo of Mario and Sonic is back in another Olympic licensed game. This time the rivals will take on winter games. Mario and Sonic's newest Olympic game will be released later this [...]
  • 2009 Wii Sales
    Have you read about sales actually being better in January 2009 than expected? So it's not at all surprising that January was another banner month for Nintendo of America. Sales of the Wii were up [...]
  • Sega Cancels Aliens RPG? :_(
    Sad news for Aliens fans, Sega has canceled an Aliens RPG that was in the works by California-based developer Obsidian. This is super sad news because about twenty people were laid off at [...]
  • Left 4 Dead DLC Will Be Free
    Wow, I'm a total piece of crap. After complaining my ass off that the Left 4 Dead DLC, which includes a lot of content that should have came with the game to begin with, was going to be a bit of [...]
  • Call of Duty: World at War DLC
    I think I'm the only person that doesn't own Call of Duty World at War. I decided to sit this one out based only on the fact that I only have so much time in the day for online shooters and a [...]
  • First Details on Left 4 Dead DLC...
    Valve has released the first details on Left 4 Dead's new Survival mode. The details were revealed on Game Trailers TV and while you could go over there and watch 21 minutes of internet [...]
  • Wii Fit Positive feedback
    I have been reading some articles lately that have downplayed the Wii Fit and it's ability to help people get in shape. One Yahoo! article from Forbes pointed out how a lot of people seem to play the [...]
  • Do You Like Flight Simulators? And Getting Caught in the Rain?
    Yeah, that title only makes sense if you sing it to the tune of "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". And what's the deal with that song anyway? A married couple each discover that the other wants to [...]
  • New at the Wii Shop 2/9
    Two new games are available in the Wii Shop this week - one WiiWare and one Virtual Console game. WiiWare LIT (WayForward Technologies, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and [...]
  • New Wii Games 2/9-2/14
    If you love all things creepy and crawly or zombies, then you are in luck this week as some exclusive games will be released for the Wii. Two games feature zombies while another one lets you [...]

 

Hot Off The Press

  • Burn Notice Actor Gets a Big Raise
    J effrey Donovan, the star of Burn Notice, is getting a big raise from cable channel, USA Network. And it is a raise well-deserved.  His show is doing quite well, averaging about 6Million viewers on [...]
  • Footage of TNA's iMPACT - Who is Dr. Stevie??
    This is the preview that TNA Wrestling posted in their website. FOOTAGE FROM THURSDAY'S "iMPACT!" BROADCAST: MAIN EVENT MAFIA MELTDOWN, FOLEY'S HARDCORE HISTORY, ABYSS HAS A NEW THERAPIST AND [...]
  • A Booth/Bones hook-up is official!
    It has finally been confirmed - in writing - that a Booth/Bones hook-up is coming! And it's going to be for real, meaning no dream sequence, no drug-induced lapse in judgment or anything else [...]
  • Send Anonymous Valentine Greetings via Nokia Cupid
    Are you so in love with someone but are too shy to speak up to the one your love and profess your feelings this Valentine's day? Then why not try and send an anonymous greeting through his or her [...]
  • Brickman: bringing the romance to centennial
    Jim Brickman's concert, "An Evening of Romance," will mark the start of a perfect romantic evening - only it will happen two days before Valentine's Day. [...]
  • How email buddies help keep us informed...
    This morning I checked my email accounts, as I do every morning, and this video was in one from a dear friend, who BTW has no children. This concept is totally new to me - I truly wish it has been [...]
  • Hog swimmers head to Mizzou for Grand Prix
    Four Razorback swimmers will compete at the Missouri Grand Prix this weekend in Columbia, Mo. [...]
  • Playhouse Disney's Happy Valentine and Friends Day Tomorow
    Tomorrow, February 14, 2009, there is a special Valentine's and Friends themed line up on Playhouse Disney starting at 6am Eastern/5am Central. The line up includes Valentines or just friend themed [...]
  • Matt Hardy talks about Christians Return
    Matt Hardy has posted an update on WWE Universe. Here he talks about Christians return to WWE on ECW brand. Here is an snippet from his entry: Speaking of Christian, we have a very long and [...]
  • Thanko Mini Projectors
    Those who enjoy watching videos on their hand helds, like the iPod may now enjoy the images on a bigger screen and resolution, thanks to this mini-projector from Thanko, the famed Japanese [...]