[OFFICIAL] X360 Dashboard/Game Updates

[Heather]

I am assuming that unless I click sign up for messenger on the 360 (I already use messenger on my pc) that no one will see my status?

Should I get the sign up for messenger box?

Also, what are the reference levels? There are 3 but I don't know that each does.

[DrCheese]

What is this reference level in the display settings. Don't really understand what it does... I just know expanded looks a hell of a lot better on my monitor.

as far as I know it was added so that users who are getting a washed out colour experience with the VGA cable can adjust some settings to get a better picture.

[deepfriedmario]

Anyway to activate Windows Live on a child account? When I go to Console Controls, the 'Turn Off Family Settings' is disabled (and I guess that's where you can activate it?).

[gigapixels Veteran]

I triggered update by starting to play geometry wars

You are a genius! I LOVE YOU.

I'm loving this update already :D

[RGSPro]

You are a genius! I LOVE YOU.

I'm loving this update already :D

yeah, that worked for me, too...

[Morpheus Phreak]

Dark made a post about it but i guess we could just merge it with this thread.....

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=528434

Seems it's just a stability thing:

That's from January of 2006

When will people learn to read and understand that news from 1.3 years ago is not news.

[Nocstar]

:blush: ;) :cool:

I like To believe theres a bit of nocstar in everyone :p

[gigapixels Veteran]

I don't know about anybody else, but these reference level settings made a huge difference for me (40" Samsung LCD, HDMI, 720p).

And I know it's just a little thing, but the orange for the Marketplace blade is perfect! It's vibrant, but not too bright. It looks great.

Overall, this is a great update so far.

[Remysaus]

wow, the reference level did a great job, my 1440X900 looks great, alot sharper and vibrant than before. go ms :D

also, the messenger works like a charm, just need that little keypad thing fast though.

[Sethos]

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Can't use Live Messenger on a "Child Account", even though I'm 18 - Christ.

[DrCheese]

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Can't use Live Messenger on a "Child Account", even though I'm 18 - Christ.

LOL that is ultra pathetic. A large % of MSN users are probally under 18. Also why do they let so many kids get on xbox live gold if they want to protect kids.

[sambrentnall]

MichaelBL what do you mean you cant use msn on your acount if your 18 why do you have a childrens acount

[Sethos]

Because i signed up when i was 17 - So Microsoft very advanced system can't update to a non-child account when i turned 18.

So no MSN for me, retarded.

[+InsaneNutter MVC]

I hope this doesn?t sound like a stupid question but how do remove your msn email once you have added it on the 360?

I?ve removed my password but then whenever I turn the Xbox on it pops up saying it can?t sign in to msn.

[hobsgrg]

I don't know about anybody else, but these reference level settings made a huge difference for me (40" Samsung LCD, HDMI, 720p).

And I know it's just a little thing, but the orange for the Marketplace blade is perfect! It's vibrant, but not too bright. It looks great.

Overall, this is a great update so far.

Yep setting reference levels to expanded on my 40" inch Sony Bravia LCD made things a lot more vibrant using the VGA connection. It looked a bit washed out before compared to using component connection. Am very happy now I can have upscaled DVDs and vibrant colours :)

[Jonnoy]

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Can't use Live Messenger on a "Child Account", even though I'm 18 - Christ.

Same for me :(, i made a new account just to get it, couldnt find a way around the 'child' account. :p doubt i'll stick with it... so many points lost!!!

Well...4,000 was a lot for me :D

[WelshBluebird]

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Can't use Live Messenger on a "Child Account", even though I'm 18 - Christ.

I would have thought MS would be able to make child accounts go to normal accounts when that person turns 18 lol.

I can accept MS putting in there for childrens safety, but since you only have to be 13 to use WLM legally on PC, why is this any different. I think MS should make it so there's a parental control option for it, and not just blanket not allow it for under 18's.

[sharpy2k4]

anyone know if normal usb keyboards work on the 360 for msn live?

[Remysaus]

yes they do.

[5Horizons]

I installed the update and afterward fired up Catan... the game froze in the first few seconds and I had to restart the 360. Tried playing Gears of War, got a bunch of strange green checkerboard patterns and screeching noises. After the 2nd restart the console wouldn't display anything, and every time after that it displayed 3 red rings no matter what I did.

I waited maybe 30 minutes, turned the 360 on, and haven't had any problems so far (although haven't had time to test thoroughly)... Does this mean my 360's days are numbered?

[Remysaus]

that certainly does not sound good, if you're almost out of warranty, i would consider using it now.

[Danrarbc]

The Crackdown DLC and updates are up now too.

[deepfriedmario]

Mmm... Downloaded the Crackdown packs (both) and trying to start Crackdown with them but it says the contents are either invalid or corrupted. Anyone else having this problem? I re-downloaded them but still not able to get them to work. :|

[Danrarbc]

Mmm... Downloaded the Crackdown packs (both) and trying to start Crackdown with them but it says the contents are either invalid or corrupted. Anyone else having this problem? I re-downloaded them but still not able to get them to work. :|

Ditto.

I made the post as soon as I saw them up. But dammit they don't work. Thanks Microsoft!

Edit: Okay it looks like deleting the download, clearing my 360's cache, and the downloading again got Free-for-All working. Haven't bought the other pack yet.

[deepfriedmario]

Ditto.

I made the post as soon as I saw them up. But dammit they don't work. Thanks Microsoft!

Edit: Okay it looks like deleting the download, clearing my 360's cache, and the downloading again got Free-for-All working. Haven't bought the other pack yet.

Yeah, looks like after deleting the past download and re-downloading it seems to work. Now time to enjoy some Crackdown.