Xbox 360 System Update Preview

[HawkMan]

The Xbox 360 could REALLY use a softmod hack.

no, and what does that have to do with this thread ?

[George P Global Moderator]

So it sounds like they'll be pushing security updates as part of the games themselfs if that info is how I think. I always wondered why, at least 1st party games, didn't ship with the ability to check what fw you're running and then autoupdate it to the newest one before the game would play.

[Ayepecks]

Live update audience here (Y)

[neoadorable]

No Limit, i wouldn't feel too left out...you'll get the full update all nice and fixed and ready to go...this experimental thingiemajig sounds like brick bait to me :laugh:

[neufuse Veteran]

why do people keep confusing streaming services with IPTV.... IPTV is a transit method for standard cable channels... not oh I want to watch this show now, play it now streaming...... IPTV is say oh I want to watch channel 10 now, tune to it and there you go, just like on RF cable, but via IP...... AT&T uses this for U-Verse in the USA, XBOX is a IPTV client, and some cable systems let you use it, heck what was it Cox? i cant remember you could use an XBOX 360 in place of your cable box because it used IPTV

[spudtrooper]

why do people keep confusing streaming services with IPTV.... IPTV is a transit method for standard cable channels... not oh I want to watch this show now, play it now streaming...... IPTV is say oh I want to watch channel 10 now, tune to it and there you go, just like on RF cable, but via IP...... AT&T uses this for U-Verse in the USA, XBOX is a IPTV client, and some cable systems let you use it, heck what was it Cox? i cant remember you could use an XBOX 360 in place of your cable box because it used IPTV

Moot point to make.. The point is MS is testing a new "iptv" service apparently designed more around their mediaroom stuff. who knows what it will be and when it will be :) may be xbox 720

[Guest xiphi]

Think the update just came out. :woot:

[Neo003]

Think the update just came out. :woot:

Yeap downloading now (Y)

[Alladaskill17]

So, I'm in correct?

I'm guessing so, I'm in the LIVE group I believe. Hoping to confirm that this isn't still pending and I've actually been accepted.

Curious if anyone has gotten their discs yet as I am out of town (skiing) until tomorrow morning.

Cool! Just read some of your comments/re-checked the site, excited to eventually get my free copy of Halo! Had only previously rented it for the campaign.

[LiquidSolstice]

So, I'm in correct?

I'm guessing so, I'm in the LIVE group I believe. Hoping to confirm that this isn't still pending and I've actually been accepted.

Curious if anyone has gotten their discs yet as I am out of town (skiing) until tomorrow morning.

Cool! Just read some of your comments/re-checked the site, excited to eventually get my free copy of Halo! Had only previously rented it for the campaign.

What the hell? It doesn't say that for me. It says I'm going to get my Dashboard Update with my Halo Reach copy??

Preview DISC Update Audience: As a member of this audience, should ONLY have access to the Xbox Beta Channel at this time, your dashboard update will be delivered via the Halo Reach disc in the coming weeks.

EDIT: Just realized this part here:

Due to the nature of this update we will be splitting the Xbox LIVE Update Preview audience into two separate segments. This means we will have some unique scenarios associated to each group so that we can get the test coverage we are seeking for this update. On your console, once it is properly registered into the program you will be able to see the ?Xbox Beta Channel? and the first slot will also identify the AUDIENCE you are registered into.

So I'm still getting the update, it's just happening through the Reach Disc. Ok, kind of odd, but its kind of nice to know that they're putting firmware updates on a disc :)

[Alladaskill17]

What the hell? It doesn't say that for me. It says I'm going to get my Dashboard Update with my Halo Reach copy??

EDIT: Just realized this part here:

So I'm still getting the update, it's just happening through the Reach Disc. Ok, kind of odd, but its kind of nice to know that they're putting firmware updates on a disc :)

Another tab on the connect site outlines there are 2 groups:

1) Update via Xbox Live and the disc is mailed separately (that's my group)

2) You get mailed a disc that has Halo:Reach + Update on the disc

My edit to your edit: ;) yupp there ya go.

[LiquidSolstice]

Another tab on the connect site outlines there are 2 groups:

1) Update via Xbox Live and the disc is mailed separately (that's my group)

2) You get mailed a disc that has Halo:Reach + Update on the disc

My edit to your edit: ;) yupp there ya go.

Yup, just switched on my 360 and sure enough, I know have an "Xbox Beta" channel. it doesn't do much, but describes the update process.

Now begins the waiting!

[Alladaskill17]

Awesome! I cannot get to it until tomorrow as I'm rounding up a ski trip (woo)! but I'm quite excited. I want my free copy of Reach since I never bought it.

[Ayepecks]

Wait, so it's the actual update already, or just an update to prepare for the update? Better go boot up my 360...

[LiquidSolstice]

Wait, so it's the actual update already, or just an update to prepare for the update? Better go boot up my 360...

No, you're put into two update groups;

One group gets the update through Live and the Game Disc later

The other group gets the update through the disc (to test the shipping of firmware updates on game discs, similar to PSPs (and maybe PS3s, I don't know))

Either way, we'll all get the game disc around the same time, that's what really matters.

[Ayepecks]

No, you're put into two update groups;

One group gets the update through Live and the Game Disc later

The other group gets the update through the disc (to test the shipping of firmware updates on game discs, similar to PSPs (and maybe PS3s, I don't know))

Either way, we'll all get the game disc around the same time, that's what really matters.

Yes, I know, but someone said the update came out. Was that just the beta channel? What are people downloading?

[LiquidSolstice]

Yes, I know, but someone said the update came out. Was that just the beta channel? What are people downloading?

Right, the people in the Live channel group are already getting the update, people in the Disc channel update have a Beta channel slot on their dashboard, but won't get the update till the disc arrives.

Either way, the update will do nothing without the disc, so ultimately everyone will get in at the same time.

[Alladaskill17]

Yes, I know, but someone said the update came out. Was that just the beta channel? What are people downloading?

Yes, as LiquidSolstice said, only people in the Preview Program and in the LIVE update are receiving the update. If you're not in the program at all, you will see nothing and go about your daily routine on the Xbox.

[Ayepecks]

Right, the people in the Live channel group are already getting the update, people in the Disc channel update have a Beta channel slot on their dashboard, but won't get the update till the disc arrives.

Either way, the update will do nothing without the disc, so ultimately everyone will get in at the same time.

Ah, got it, thanks.

Yes, as LiquidSolstice said, only people in the Preview Program and in the LIVE update are receiving the update. If you're not in the program at all, you will see nothing and go about your daily routine on the Xbox.

Yes, I know, I'm in the Preview Program.

[CUBBYJR2005]

me got in the xbox live update group

[Alladaskill17]

I know it is highly unlikely but does anyone think maybe the discs will arrive for the "Community Playdate 'Halo:reach'" for April 8th 8pm to 11pm EST?

[Smashing Pumpkin]

I know it is highly unlikely but does anyone think maybe the discs will arrive for the "Community Playdate 'Halo:reach'" for April 8th 8pm to 11pm EST?

Yeah I think so.

I've not a ****ing clue though.

[CUBBYJR2005]

I know it is highly unlikely but does anyone think maybe the discs will arrive for the "Community Playdate 'Halo:reach'" for April 8th 8pm to 11pm EST?

depends if the government shutsdown because if it does on friday the USPS will not be sending mail to anyone.

[SMELTN]

I know it is highly unlikely but does anyone think maybe the discs will arrive for the "Community Playdate 'Halo:reach'" for April 8th 8pm to 11pm EST?

I REALLY don't see how they will be getting the disks to us today/tomorrow. Unless they overnight everyone of them.

[spudtrooper]

depends if the government shutsdown because if it does on friday the USPS will not be sending mail to anyone.

They already agreed USPS will continue operating under any shutdown.

Plus, MS is notorious for using UPS for everything.

Anyone know when Hulu+ will be tested? was hoping to see that in this dashboard update. It is officially spring 2011 :)