Vampyr
08-12-2009, 08:47 PM
I love this new update.
You can an in dept list and description here:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemupdates/default.htm
But to outline:
1. Netflix Update: You can now browse the Netflix "Watch Instantly" library and add things to your queue and play them directly from your Xbox. Been waiting on this one for a while.
They also added party support for Netflix. I guess this is cool for some people, but I can personally say I will never utilize it. Why in the world would I want to put my headset on and listen to people talk while I'm trying to listen to a movie? Especially since 90% of the time my girlfriend is on the couch with me.
2. Games on Demand. You can now purchase and download games directly to your Xbox, like Valve's Steam system. I know people have mixed feelings about this...some people think it's stupid to only buy an electronic version of the game, and would prefer to have the disc. On the other hand, you don't have to put the disc in or worry about it getting scratched and losing your game. If Microsoft ever goes out of business you might lose your downloaded games, but...yeah.
I personally like electronic delivery systems. It saves time, and often you can save a lot of money. Steam has some lucrative deals, especially on the weekends.
3. Avatar marketplace. I know there will be mixed feelings about this too - some people hate avatars for whatever reason. I love my avatar. I've already purchased a steam punk suit, steam punk goggles, a Fable 2 top hat, and a light saber. I think I'm going to get the Gears of War Cog outfit and helmet sometime, as well as the little remote control car from Halo ODST. This is a pretty blatant money spinner, but I'm buying into it. :)
There are also various user interface improvements which make moving around the dashboard and viewing achievements much easier.
You can an in dept list and description here:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemupdates/default.htm
But to outline:
1. Netflix Update: You can now browse the Netflix "Watch Instantly" library and add things to your queue and play them directly from your Xbox. Been waiting on this one for a while.
They also added party support for Netflix. I guess this is cool for some people, but I can personally say I will never utilize it. Why in the world would I want to put my headset on and listen to people talk while I'm trying to listen to a movie? Especially since 90% of the time my girlfriend is on the couch with me.
2. Games on Demand. You can now purchase and download games directly to your Xbox, like Valve's Steam system. I know people have mixed feelings about this...some people think it's stupid to only buy an electronic version of the game, and would prefer to have the disc. On the other hand, you don't have to put the disc in or worry about it getting scratched and losing your game. If Microsoft ever goes out of business you might lose your downloaded games, but...yeah.
I personally like electronic delivery systems. It saves time, and often you can save a lot of money. Steam has some lucrative deals, especially on the weekends.
3. Avatar marketplace. I know there will be mixed feelings about this too - some people hate avatars for whatever reason. I love my avatar. I've already purchased a steam punk suit, steam punk goggles, a Fable 2 top hat, and a light saber. I think I'm going to get the Gears of War Cog outfit and helmet sometime, as well as the little remote control car from Halo ODST. This is a pretty blatant money spinner, but I'm buying into it. :)
There are also various user interface improvements which make moving around the dashboard and viewing achievements much easier.