Wish-list of features to be included in the next Xbox 360 Dashboard update

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Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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I'd like the games library to look more like the download areas - the long row of boxes in the 3d arrangement, not the cheap looking 2d list.

 

Kev

Lifer
Dec 17, 2001
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I would like a favorites or most used features tab. I wish I could just have it load up to my Video streaming folder so i dont have to scroll to video and select my computer as a source every time I turn it on.
 
Feb 22, 2009
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I want to be able to copy music and pictures from an external device to the hard drive

oh, and the guide music player is crap, like someone said before. And I want to be able to change the colour and transparency of the virtual floor and the guide menu as well. One more thing, I'm not sure if it's already possible(If it is. How?), but I would like to see how many achievements I've got from all of my games.
 

erwos

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Apr 7, 2005
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Another one: better DVD upscaling. We recently switched from using the PS3 for DVD playing to the 360's HD-DVD drive. Why? I was tired of always yanking out DVDs from my PS3 when I wanted to play games, and I was willing to pay $40 for the privilege. This is working out nicely, but the 360's upscaling is not nearly as nice as what the PS3 provides. "Mediocre" is the best I can say for it, and I know the 360 has the processing power to do much better. I don't expect Oppo 983H-esque results, but "reasonably close to the PS3" is a good place to aim.

Bonus points: let us use our Zunes as a memory card. If that means walling off some space on it, no big deal.
 

Fingolfin269

Lifer
Feb 28, 2003
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Originally posted by: erwos
Bonus points: let us use our Zunes as a memory card. If that means walling off some space on it, no big deal.

Heck, let us use our Zunes as HDs in general. This should be a no-brainer for MS. It would probably drive up sales on the Zune, sales on the Zune Marketplace, the Music Pass, etc. It wouldn't make me buy a new one (just got a 120 for Xmas) but I'll bet someone considering an upgraded drive purchase might very well go that route instead of buying the drive.
 
Feb 22, 2009
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I want something like Home where you could hang with your party while you change game or wait for someone to log on, maybe watch some pictures and videos from different games like Halo 3 or Forza 2.
 

Oyeve

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Oct 18, 1999
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Originally posted by: purbeast0
make it so that it can start on "My Xbox" instead of the default area it starts on, so that i can just turn my 360 on and only have to click A to start up my game.

THIS
 

nitromullet

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Jan 7, 2004
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- Already mentioned, but the ability to set "My Xbox" as the default would be nice, and I like the idea of a Favorites or frequently used tab as well. Maybe a Favorites tab that gives you the option of manually configuring or having it get populated with the things you use most over time.

- Support for 16:10 resolutions larger than 1600x1050. I know that the 360 will only upscale games to 1920x1080, but make it so it will output a 1920x1200 image with letter boxing for those of us with 24" LCD's that don't scale on their own.

- Ability to not use an avatar.
 

MrChad

Lifer
Aug 22, 2001
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Originally posted by: JackSpadesSI
Nope. When I try that I get the message: "This payment option cannot be removed at this time. Please contact Xbox LIVE Customer Support."

What is that supposed to mean?!

This may be an obvious question, but have you contacted Xbox LIVE Customer Support?
 

boomhower

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Sep 13, 2007
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Pandora, fm.tv support, or some form of decent internet radio. The 360 makes a nice media extender so this would really be a nice addition.
 
Feb 22, 2009
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I want to be able to use my own hard drive. Just release an update that allows any HDD and a new HDD case that allows any sATA drive.
 

dougp

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May 3, 2002
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I've stated this in every wish list also, give me my damn browser!

/flame-suit
 

RedRooster

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Sep 14, 2000
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Originally posted by: dougp
I've stated this in every wish list also, give me my damn browser!

/flame-suit

It doesn't hurt to ask for.
I'd like to hear one or two good reasons from the pro-browser people though as to why the XBox NEEDS one. Honestly, I can't think of a good reason, but maybe there actually is? I'm just curious, as I love using the media stuff on mine so far, its a damn fine machine.
 

Darthvoy

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Aug 3, 2004
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Originally posted by: Yreka
Oh, and Futurama gamer pics... I want those too ;)

yeah that would be cool... I suppose they don't let you put any picture you want as an avatar because people would probably put porn. A browser would be cool too and speeding up the damn thing. I shouldn't have to clear the cache just to speed speed it up
 

Darthvoy

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Aug 3, 2004
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Originally posted by: EliteJasperHunter
I want to be able to use my own hard drive. Just release an update that allows any HDD and a new HDD case that allows any sATA drive.

yeah... the $150 for 120gb is a rip-off.
 

novasatori

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Feb 27, 2003
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Originally posted by: RedRooster
Originally posted by: dougp
I've stated this in every wish list also, give me my damn browser!

/flame-suit

It doesn't hurt to ask for.
I'd like to hear one or two good reasons from the pro-browser people though as to why the XBox NEEDS one. Honestly, I can't think of a good reason, but maybe there actually is? I'm just curious, as I love using the media stuff on mine so far, its a damn fine machine.

well saying as I just got the chat pad and started using MSN on my xbox the only thing that I get up from it to do is browse the web for FAQs and strategies.

it really clicked "wow I have a kb, controller, internet, all this but no web browser"

its like the last thing the xbox needs imo to be perfect
 

Burrens78

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Oct 19, 2004
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This:
Originally posted by: Kev
I would like a favorites or most used features tab. I wish I could just have it load up to my Video streaming folder so i dont have to scroll to video and select my computer as a source every time I turn it on.

and I wish they would give us an option to specify which age groups we would like to play with. Maybe like on a slider scale. For instance say I could set it so I never play with people that are younger than age 16.
 

biggestmuff

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Mar 20, 2001
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I want to be able to auto-login to my account as 'appear offline'.


Originally posted by: erwos
Originally posted by: purbeast0
make it so that it can start on "My Xbox" instead of the default area it starts on, so that i can just turn my 360 on and only have to click A to start up my game.
This is my top pick.

Close behind is "AAC-5.1 support".

Turn the 'auto-play disc' on.
 

erwos

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Apr 7, 2005
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Turning on "auto-play disc" means that my console is going to start the disc when I put it in. That's not what I want, even if it gets me starting on "my xbox".