Want to try and get in on the 360 Dash Update Preview?

[Queasy]

MS is starting the 360 Update Preview Program today. Start here to get registered with the MS Connect site and then you'll take a brief "Xbox LIVE Update Preview Sign Up" survey about your 360 console (you'll need your serial# and console ID). Major Nelson notes:

# We?re looking for multiple thousands of 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 Preview Program. We?ll be making final selections from the completed surveys and send you an email if you are selected.
# While both box LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

You'll know in about a week if you're accepted or not.

 

[R Nilla]

I would have signed up already but I don't have my Console ID and Serial # memorized.

 

[blurredvision]

I don't really see anything that makes me super excited to try it out as soon as possible. I'll just wait until it actually releases in a few weeks.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
I would have signed up already but I don't have my Console ID and Serial # memorized.

Yeah, I'm going to have to wait until I get home later tonight to sign up.

Originally posted by: peritusONE
I don't really see anything that makes me super excited to try it out as soon as possible. I'll just wait until it actually releases in a few weeks.

Bah! I'm really looking forward to trying the Netflix updates.

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: R Nilla
I would have signed up already but I don't have my Console ID and Serial # memorized.

Yeah, I'm going to have to wait until I get home later tonight to sign up.

Originally posted by: peritusONE
I don't really see anything that makes me super excited to try it out as soon as possible. I'll just wait until it actually releases in a few weeks.

Bah! I'm really looking forward to trying the Netflix updates.

What are these Netflix updates that you speak of?!

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Drako

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: R Nilla
I would have signed up already but I don't have my Console ID and Serial # memorized.

Yeah, I'm going to have to wait until I get home later tonight to sign up.

Originally posted by: peritusONE
I don't really see anything that makes me super excited to try it out as soon as possible. I'll just wait until it actually releases in a few weeks.

Bah! I'm really looking forward to trying the Netflix updates.

What are these Netflix updates that you speak of?!

Link

* Manage Your Queue ? Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch ? no computer required.
* Enhanced Playback Experience ? Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.

Also looking forward to the User Ratings.

User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!

* Rate it ? You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
* Sort and Find it ? Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

 

[oznerol]

You can get your Console ID and Serial # via the Xbox live support page - assuming you registered your console and sent it in at least once for a repair (which is a high probability).

Serial number gets listed under your console listing, and your console ID can be had if you go to the license transfer tool.

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Drako

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: R Nilla
I would have signed up already but I don't have my Console ID and Serial # memorized.

Yeah, I'm going to have to wait until I get home later tonight to sign up.

Originally posted by: peritusONE
I don't really see anything that makes me super excited to try it out as soon as possible. I'll just wait until it actually releases in a few weeks.

Bah! I'm really looking forward to trying the Netflix updates.

What are these Netflix updates that you speak of?!

Link

* Manage Your Queue ? Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch ? no computer required.
* Enhanced Playback Experience ? Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.

Also looking forward to the User Ratings.

User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!

* Rate it ? You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
* Sort and Find it ? Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

Sweet!

Managing your queue from the console is great news. I love the Netflix streaming on the 360, it's part of the reason that we now have two at my house.

 

[zerocool84]

Is this update only if you have netflix? I signed up but don't use nextflix.

 

[Thraxen]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
Is this update only if you have netflix? I signed up but don't use nextflix.

No, the update will apply to everyone and there are other features in the upcoming update that apply to things outside of Netflix.

 

[Thraxen]

According to Engadget the preview is live. Anyone here that signed up have access yet? I'm at work and can't check.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Thraxen
According to Engadget the preview is live. Anyone here that signed up have access yet? I'm at work and can't check.

I won't be able to check until I get home as well but Kotaku has some videos up of them checking out the update.

Dashboard Hands-On
Netflix Hands-On
Avatar Marketplace Hands-On

 

[Thraxen]

Kotaku also says that it was sent to game writers first. When they had the preview for the initial NXE launch they did it in waves, so maybe that's what they're doing here and the media was the first wave.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Thraxen
Kotaku also says that it was sent to game writers first. When they had the preview for the initial NXE launch they did it in waves, so maybe that's what they're doing here and the media was the first wave.

Possibly. Major Nelson and the other Xbox Live guys keep saying that you'll receive notification at the end of the week if you were accepted in the preview. But the media preview was originally supposed to launch on Monday and didn't get released until today. So, there's a good probability that the preview out to the public won't come until next week.

 

[Queasy]

Yep - Coming Monday to people who signed up.

 

[RedRooster]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Thraxen
According to Engadget the preview is live. Anyone here that signed up have access yet? I'm at work and can't check.

I won't be able to check until I get home as well but Kotaku has some videos up of them checking out the update.

Avatar Marketplace Hands-On

Holy eff, that dude just spent like 5 bucks on shit all! Insane. Completely worthless stuff too, doesn't even do anything. I'm hoping those Avatar Awards from games give you free stuff at least.

 

[arod]

Originally posted by: RedRooster

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Thraxen
According to Engadget the preview is live. Anyone here that signed up have access yet? I'm at work and can't check.

I won't be able to check until I get home as well but Kotaku has some videos up of them checking out the update.

Avatar Marketplace Hands-On

Holy eff, that dude just spent like 5 bucks on shit all! Insane. Completely worthless stuff too, doesn't even do anything. I'm hoping those Avatar Awards from games give you free stuff at least.

agreed.... i will not be buying anything off the marketplace but im sure there will be millions who do. Netflix update will be more that worth this whole upgrade though. (smooth streaming, hd logos, browse content from the xbox and even the parties)

 

[Thraxen]

So... what happened to this? Monday they were supposed to roll it out to the people that signed up, but AFAIK no update went out.

 

[Raduque]

I'm only interested in the Xbox360 digital downloads section.

The ads on the screen piss me off, though. I'm paying for goddamn Gold, I shouldn't have to see ads. :|

 

[R Nilla]

Originally posted by: Thraxen
So... what happened to this? Monday they were supposed to roll it out to the people that signed up, but AFAIK no update went out.

According to Major Nelson, notification emails are supposed to go out this afternoon.

 

[A Casual Fitz]

Originally posted by: R Nilla

Originally posted by: Thraxen
So... what happened to this? Monday they were supposed to roll it out to the people that signed up, but AFAIK no update went out.

According to Major Nelson, notification emails are supposed to go out this afternoon.

Anyone get anything yet?

 

[viivo]

Originally posted by: A Casual Fitz

Originally posted by: R Nilla

Originally posted by: Thraxen
So... what happened to this? Monday they were supposed to roll it out to the people that signed up, but AFAIK no update went out.

According to Major Nelson, notification emails are supposed to go out this afternoon.

Anyone get anything yet?

I thought I did, but it just a stupid Windows 7 RTM announcement.

I am really anxious to try out the new Netflix features. Being able to add to my instant queue from the console is like a dream come true.

 

[R Nilla]

Originally posted by: A Casual Fitz

Originally posted by: R Nilla

Originally posted by: Thraxen
So... what happened to this? Monday they were supposed to roll it out to the people that signed up, but AFAIK no update went out.

According to Major Nelson, notification emails are supposed to go out this afternoon.

Anyone get anything yet?

The emails still haven't started going out yet, AFAIK.

 

[raystorm]

I haven't gotten an email but on my "connect dashboard" it says I"m in.


Sign in to Microsoft Connect, go into your dashboard, click on "Xbox Live Update Preview" link and if the next page says "Welcome to the Xbox LIVE Preview on Connect! Congratulations! You?ve been accepted to the 2009 Xbox LIVE Update Preview. Welcome, and we are glad that you are on board!" you are in. I haven't received the system update yet but at least I know Im in it. Just check that site out and see if you are in.

 

[R Nilla]

Originally posted by: raystorm
I haven't gotten an email but on my "connect dashboard" it says I"m in.


Sign in to Microsoft Connect, go into your dashboard, click on "Xbox Live Update Preview" link and if the next page says "Welcome to the Xbox LIVE Preview on Connect! Congratulations! You?ve been accepted to the 2009 Xbox LIVE Update Preview. Welcome, and we are glad that you are on board!" you are in. I haven't received the system update yet but at least I know Im in it. Just check that site out and see if you are in.

Nice find! I see the same thing. Hopefully that is indeed an indicator that we've been accepted. The preview probably won't be available until the emails actually go out. It even says so on that page:

When will you receive the update?
We are working on the final touches for the update. You will receive a notification by email when the update is available.

EDIT: Apparently the first wave of emails has started to go out.