Gannondorf
Joined: 27 May 2006
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:43 pm |
 Post subject: Microsoft Adds New 125 Features to Xbox Live |
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Following a short delay, Microsoft has unveiled their latest update to Xbox Live and the Xbox 360 Dashboard. Microsoft promises 125 new features, with key updates including background file downloads and improved DVD playback quality.
The update went live this morning. Here's a list of the key new features -- visit Xbox.com for the full list of changes.
* Download Manager allows up to six pieces of Marketplace content to download in the background. Downloads automatically pause during online gameplay for best performance.
* Improved visual quality and smoothness for DVD playback
* DVD player outputs at native resolution over VGA connection
* Improved overall performance, allowing quicker access to Dashboard content
* Wireless battery level added to mini-pop-up guide over backward-compatible games
* Total USB keyboard support
* User-selected music continues play when switching from Dashboard to game or game to Dashboard
There are plenty of other smaller tweaks, too -- see the full list here:http://www.xbox.com/en-US/press/2006/0605-springrelease-features.htm
Gentlemen, start your Xboxes
article courtesy of:http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=62708 |
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