Post by XZeroSympathyX on Jul 15, 2008 8:09:58 GMT -5
Marc Whitten Letter on the New Xbox Experience
Today, Marc Whitten shared the following letter with us concerning the new Xbox experience:
Dear Xbox LIVE Member,
When we launched Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox LIVE was integrated directly into the console. Back then, Xbox 360 was the first system to deliver access to experiences beyond just the disc in the tray. With the Xbox guide and dashboard you had access to everything on your console as well as your community.
We also imagined that Xbox experience would continuously improve over time, through the power of software.
Since launch, you’ve always pushed us to continuously innovate. It is because you spoke with one loud voice that we added new features like background downloading, 1080p support, movies and TV shows, video chat, a Marketplace blade and instant messaging.
Over time, as we’ve delivered more and more content into the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, we’ve heard from many of you that it has become increasingly difficult to find the games and content you want.
And that brings us to today.
Because of your feedback, we started rethinking the entire Xbox experience. What we discovered was that we could not only provide a better experience for you, but also something that reaches out to new audiences.
What John Schappert unveiled for the world on stage at E3 was just a sneak preview, so I wanted to share some deeper details on some of the new features in the new Xbox experience.
Here is a look at some additional features you will find interesting:
* Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.
* Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.
* Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it’s not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.
* LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.
* Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you’d expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.
* Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.
* New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.
This is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will share more details on the upcoming changes.
See you online,
Marc Whitten
Gamertag- Notwen
This is the the reson I am happy with the 360 even with it's glaring RROD. They listen to there community. Reaper, Not picking on you, But can you honestly remember a time when Sony did anything you wanted them to do to make your experience better? MS has stood up to the plate and took care of the RROD and given everybody a better gaming experience since they started this whole thing. There first controllers sucked. I got into a verbal fight with the guy at Gamestop because I said Sony's controller was the best ever made, He said no the 360 controller was, I was like you are just a Xbox fanboy 'he was' and I never went back till he quit. But he was right. They fix the mistakes they have made. This new resolution 1650x1050 is perfect for my HD 22" Syncmaster it looks Great Now and this Fall freaking Amazing. All I am asking is that you sit back and think about Sony's past. PS1 overheating,playing on side or upside down, PS2 'disc read error' had to be sued till they fixed them for free. PS3 made as entertainment device first, game system second, Why because , Well damn it they wanted to finally win a format war. The loser you the gamer. Like I said not trying to be a dick, but kinda see why I took the 'Jump In' and the rest of us. Wehave really never been disappointed at all. And hope to see you on Live soon, Playing Games. I would get the new 60gb or Elite though!
Today, Marc Whitten shared the following letter with us concerning the new Xbox experience:
Dear Xbox LIVE Member,
When we launched Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox LIVE was integrated directly into the console. Back then, Xbox 360 was the first system to deliver access to experiences beyond just the disc in the tray. With the Xbox guide and dashboard you had access to everything on your console as well as your community.
We also imagined that Xbox experience would continuously improve over time, through the power of software.
Since launch, you’ve always pushed us to continuously innovate. It is because you spoke with one loud voice that we added new features like background downloading, 1080p support, movies and TV shows, video chat, a Marketplace blade and instant messaging.
Over time, as we’ve delivered more and more content into the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, we’ve heard from many of you that it has become increasingly difficult to find the games and content you want.
And that brings us to today.
Because of your feedback, we started rethinking the entire Xbox experience. What we discovered was that we could not only provide a better experience for you, but also something that reaches out to new audiences.
What John Schappert unveiled for the world on stage at E3 was just a sneak preview, so I wanted to share some deeper details on some of the new features in the new Xbox experience.
Here is a look at some additional features you will find interesting:
* Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.
* Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.
* Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it’s not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.
* LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.
* Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you’d expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.
* Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.
* New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.
This is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will share more details on the upcoming changes.
See you online,
Marc Whitten
Gamertag- Notwen
This is the the reson I am happy with the 360 even with it's glaring RROD. They listen to there community. Reaper, Not picking on you, But can you honestly remember a time when Sony did anything you wanted them to do to make your experience better? MS has stood up to the plate and took care of the RROD and given everybody a better gaming experience since they started this whole thing. There first controllers sucked. I got into a verbal fight with the guy at Gamestop because I said Sony's controller was the best ever made, He said no the 360 controller was, I was like you are just a Xbox fanboy 'he was' and I never went back till he quit. But he was right. They fix the mistakes they have made. This new resolution 1650x1050 is perfect for my HD 22" Syncmaster it looks Great Now and this Fall freaking Amazing. All I am asking is that you sit back and think about Sony's past. PS1 overheating,playing on side or upside down, PS2 'disc read error' had to be sued till they fixed them for free. PS3 made as entertainment device first, game system second, Why because , Well damn it they wanted to finally win a format war. The loser you the gamer. Like I said not trying to be a dick, but kinda see why I took the 'Jump In' and the rest of us. Wehave really never been disappointed at all. And hope to see you on Live soon, Playing Games. I would get the new 60gb or Elite though!