On December 4, 2007 Microsoft will be releasing its Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update. As previously announced there will be various improvements and enhancements such as the Xbox Originals download service, new parental Family Timer features, and expanded social networking.
But if you can’t wait the few days to see what it’s going to look like, take a view of the video that gives a pretty nice overview of the new upgrade.
Quoting Xbox.com, the Fall Update will include:
· Inside Xbox: A new direct feed brings current news straight from Xbox.com into the Xbox LIVE Dashboard providing an easy, predictable entry point where you can discover what’s new in game releases, events, Xbox LIVE Marketplace offers, and lots more.
· Enhanced online profile: If you’re interested in sharing a few more details about yourself you can go beyond your motto and further personalize your profile with an expanded bio. The extended bios will be visible to "Friends Only" or the entire Xbox LIVE community.
· Expanded Friends List access: A quick and easy way for gamers to expand their personal community on Xbox LIVE, members will be able to see the Friends Lists of other Xbox LIVE members, boosting their social networking experience on the service.
· Enhanced Parental Controls: Family Timer, a strong and flexible new addition to the Xbox 360 Family Settings, enables parents to set the amount of time their Xbox 360 can be used on a per-day or per-week basis by their children or other members of the household.
· New video features: The convenience of full-screen movie previews and enhanced video codec support further expand the options when it comes to the Xbox 360 entertainment experience.
· Easy-to-use navigation features: With several noteworthy changes in the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, from the new Game Store button to the Video Store button to enhanced visuals and descriptions in the video library, Xbox LIVE members can find what they want, when they want it.
