[Opinion] Dreaming of Dashboard 2.0

[TheFlusher]

Looks like something about re-creating dashboard might be in spring update :yes:

Perhaps call it XBL 3.0 LOL!!

Edited July 2, 2008 by TheFlusher

[BajiRav]

Well I own both consoles and they definitely aren't imitations of each other.

So you can say it looks horrible if you want, your opinion, but they aren't imitations.

They all originate from something. Not sure which one came first. I saw it first in Windows XP codename Freestyle. YMMV.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Does it really matter where they originated from?

Calling them imitations of each other is far fetched, considering how differently they both operate, function and look, that is what I'm saying.

I dunno if I'm in the wrong, but an imitation usually strikes me as something I'll look at and think that's similar.... I do not think when I jump from my PS3 to my 360 (XMB to Dashboard). The GUI for each platform this generation are very different from each other - I own all 3.

ps. I'm glad to see you're looking forward to Home (Y)

[Demersynth]

I've always been fond of the clean interface of the XMB. It is very easy to use and it's a good thing Sony kept it consistent on the PS3 and PSP. I have played around with the Xbox 360 one, and it is easy to navigate as well, I don't believe either are better than each other, I am just not a fan of the Xbox 360 style (I find all that green and gloss incredibly tacky, and those blades? PUH-LEEZ, they're gross. XMB is nice, simple, clean, just the way I like it!) But man, both consoles are good for different reasons, if I had the cash I'd have all consoles ever made but unfortunately it can't be like that. Wish these ****ing pathetic wars would stop over which console is better. Like it even matters. You gain nothing at the end of the day.

[magik]

Interesting read. While I think his mock-up is really ugly and even clunkier than the current design, I'll agree that the current Dash needs a re-work. Perhaps that "3D Dashboard" rumors have some reality to them, I'm sure we'll hear something from Microsoft at E3.

And Audioboxer, we've been over this already. Please refrain from copying a whole article that long.

[maeby]

^ hahaha is he your father audioboxer?...telling you what to do :laugh:

[magik]

:p

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

LOL

[Ayepecks]

Does it really matter where they originated from?

Calling them imitations of each other is far fetched, considering how differently they both operate, function and look, that is what I'm saying.

I dunno if I'm in the wrong, but an imitation usually strikes me as something I'll look at and think that's similar.... I do not think when I jump from my PS3 to my 360 (XMB to Dashboard). The GUI for each platform this generation are very different from each other - I own all 3.

ps. I'm glad to see you're looking forward to Home (Y)

All due respect, but that's like saying the Zune wasn't an imitation of the iPod simply because they look different.

Both XMB and the Dashboard primarily do the same thing. Hence where I believe it looks like a cheap imitation.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

All due respect, but that's like saying the Zune wasn't an imitation of the iPod simply because they look different.

Both XMB and the Dashboard primarily do the same thing. Hence where I believe it looks like a cheap imitation.

Can I ask if you own or use a PS3?

I own both, and the user interfaces couldn't be any more different. They are both menu driven, but that's it.

The Zune is an imitation of the iPod because it practically looks the same - Screen with control nub below, rectangle design, ect, ect. The Dashboard and XMB do not look anything alike.

[magik]

Yea, Ayepecks, I'll agree with Audioboxer here. I really don't see how you can call them imitations. That doesn't really make any sense at all.

[Smashing Pumpkin]

Agreed, imitations makes no sense. Also the current 360 GUI really isn't that bad at all, quitcho jibba jabba!

A 3D interface would suck and you have to move to go thru the menu... no thanks, need a new controller for it too? Nope, cheers, I'll stick with the blades, just make em faster and more reliable PLEASE!

[Ayepecks]

Can I ask if you own or use a PS3?

I own both, and the user interfaces couldn't be any more different. They are both menu driven, but that's it.

The Zune is an imitation of the iPod because it practically looks the same - Screen with control nub below, rectangle design, ect, ect. The Dashboard and XMB do not look anything alike.

I use a PS3 on a fairly frequent basis -- far less than what I use my own 360, but I play it a lot at college. I've said that many times, actually.

And I agree that the interfaces are different. I never argued that. What I said was that I consider XMB (2.40 or whatever) to be a cheap imitation of what the Dashboard/Guide has been for Xbox. I'm referring to how it looks. The new features that were added that are copies of the 360 features -- not the different features, but the ones that are the same. The new update is what I'm specifically referring to -- I'm not sure how else to word it, I thought XMB was being specific enough.

I was referring to the fact that the Zune came out and essentially repeated what the iPod did but with a different look. I think they look different, personally, but do the same thing.

[TJenkins]

I know a little birdy that works at MS and this person has said something will be announced at E3 about changes to the Dashboard. Something his group has been working on for a while.

Take from that what you will, but I'm pumped for E3.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I use a PS3 on a fairly frequent basis -- far less than what I use my own 360, but I play it a lot at college. I've said that many times, actually.

And I agree that the interfaces are different. I never argued that. What I said was that I consider XMB (2.40 or whatever) to be a cheap imitation of what the Dashboard/Guide has been for Xbox. I'm referring to how it looks. The new features that were added that are copies of the 360 features -- not the different features, but the ones that are the same. The new update is what I'm specifically referring to -- I'm not sure how else to word it, I thought XMB was being specific enough.

I was referring to the fact that the Zune came out and essentially repeated what the iPod did but with a different look. I think they look different, personally, but do the same thing.

Well the looks and features are two different things IMO.

Yes, the XMB IS imitating what has made the dashboard successful features wise - In-Game XMB, Trophies, ect.

However on looks, which I think most of us were disagreeing with you on, I stand by my opinion that they both LOOK completely different.

[Ayepecks]

Audio: I'm referring to the looks of the new XMB (2.40; the new elements it adds) and its new features that are imitations of the dashboard features. I'm not talking about XMB itself, but the new components of it, to me, look like imitations. Sorry for the confusion.