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Xbox Live spring update details leaked? Comments by Robert Purchese

14 May, 2008

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squarejawhero
14/05/08 @ 08:56
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New blade trim styles... that sounds good. I'm sick of those grey things.
BadBoyBonner
14/05/08 @ 08:58
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Yay! Private group chat at last.
DanWhitehead
14/05/08 @ 09:02
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Option to delete titles from gamercard with 0 gamerscore and 0 achievements

My obsessive-compulsive disorder thanks you.
DFawkes
14/05/08 @ 09:03
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DanWhitehead +1

Also like the increased update memory, it's a pain having to re-update some stuff because you ran out of space.
BadBoyBonner
14/05/08 @ 09:07
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Hmmmm here's Capcom's worrying favourite bit of the update.

"Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading"

Got a question to put out in the open (may have been answered else where) - does GTA IV do the above already? Hence having to sit through the ultra boring almost static, flash introduction - EVERY TIME the game boots up.

Is it using that sh*t intro to mask throwing data at the HD?
SteJosh
14/05/08 @ 09:07
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Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading.
Thats pretty big
betahoven
14/05/08 @ 09:08
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Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading.

Hmmmmm.
Eighthours
14/05/08 @ 09:10
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Private group chat!
lambtron
14/05/08 @ 09:11
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"Option to delete titles from gamercard with 0 gamerscore and 0 achievements

My obsessive-compulsive disorder thanks you."

Indeed.
Roamer
14/05/08 @ 09:12
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Option to remove payment information from gamertag.

Finally!

Now, fix it so you can still play arcade titles offline on a refurbished system and I'll be happy as larry. Every time my system takes a nose dive, my arcade titles are rendered useless as my Xbox isn't connected to the internet - why the expensive wireless adapter, MS? Surely you'll be happy taking my gold subscription money?
Luvbeers
14/05/08 @ 09:13
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where is .mkv HD!!!???
gooners2006
14/05/08 @ 09:13
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@ BadBoyBanner

the 360 version of GTA IV sadly doesnt have that feature so every time you load up the game you have to sit through those images

as for the 360 update..nothing really sounds really interesting apart from the new dashboard trims....im sick of choosing dark silver light silver or sometimes black
syphaa
14/05/08 @ 09:18
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If this is indeed the correct features then group chat is definitely a highlight!
Also storing installation data is major!

Some interesting bits n' pieces. Shall see if this is backed up by MS!
DrR0b3rts
14/05/08 @ 09:18
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Be good to have the podcast feeds. I'd still love a proper browser, mind.
Bealsy
14/05/08 @ 09:18
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"Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading"

Woot!
berelain
14/05/08 @ 09:19
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The update sounds ok to me. The better integration of features sounds really nice, as does the added games info.

And, anal as this sounds, I'm loving the support for scrolling long descriptions with the right analogue stick.

Nothing major in the update, no. But some nice small improvement across the board by the look of it.
AHiFi
14/05/08 @ 09:20
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+1 Roamer - DRM issues are horrible. At least they seem to be recognising that now, but it's still not a solution to premium content issues.
Xerx3s
14/05/08 @ 09:21
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The 360 guide team should have a chat with the windows mobile team in terms of design. Especially when looking at WM7 and the HTC diamond interface.
Vice.Destroyer
14/05/08 @ 09:21
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Very cool features. Majority of which I don't need. But +1 for removing zero gamerscore games and for group chat.

Also kudos for being able to import MP3 files through the USB port. Also "Option to delete individual music tracks from storage device." couldn't we do that already? Hopefully they mean that you can delete more than one at a time.

But what I want more than anything is the ability to be able to make my own themes, with more than just one picture. I refuse to buy themes. It's a rip-off comparable to buying themes for your mobile at £4.50 a pop.
cyacomini
14/05/08 @ 09:23
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The most interesting of that lot?

32. Integrate file-sharing for selected titles on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows - LIVE.

Does this mean user generated content will be allowed for UT3 then?



Zomoniac
14/05/08 @ 09:26
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If this list is true then I'm very happy. Ticks every box I wanted ticking (except HD .mkv).
moggsy
14/05/08 @ 09:27
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Copy non-protected files (pictures, music, videos) from USB storage devices, CDs and computers to proprietary storage devices.

Might get some use out of my 120GB hard drive now then. ;-)
XdarXideX
14/05/08 @ 09:29
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Lies! (I reckon)
krudster [mod]
14/05/08 @ 09:31
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/also hopes for more BC love.
InsoFox
14/05/08 @ 09:34
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Not a bad set of updates. I'm most interested in new payment options. I hope that includes Maestro.
captainrentboy
14/05/08 @ 09:36
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''where is .mkv HD!!!??? ''
I'm still waiting for that too Luvbeers, now don't think I'm trying to teach a granny to suck eggs here, but have you downloaded the GOTSENT program? It's a joy, quick as fook at converting, and the resulting files stream like a charm.
Now that I've seen series 4 of Lost in HD, I'm never going back. :)
BadBoyBonner
14/05/08 @ 09:36
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Gooners2006

I know it doesn;t have the feature - badly worded question I guess.

What I mean is - does GTA IV install to the HD EVERYTIME it starts (and wipe when it switches off ( over and above most other games)) - hence watching the shit flash intro - can't be arsed unplugging HD to see if it becomes skipable.

Only ask as some sources seemed to say that GTA IV did an install even on the 360.

Perhaps they will patch GTA IV to retro fit the ability to store on HD.

At least on 360 we know that HD installation will have to be optional due to various systems available.
bioreit
14/05/08 @ 09:36
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"Most...are rather trivial."

Ahem. Excuse me?

"Introduce a group chat (4) for Private Chat and conferences through Video Chat." is far from trivial. This is the one feature my friends and I have been clamouring for since we got our 360s. Will make clan tactics that much easier to perform - meaning I no longer have to hop between three different conversations to update what we're going to do.
Aretak
14/05/08 @ 09:39
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If this list is true, it'd be fantastic. It sounds more like a wishlist to me though. Being able to remove 0 Gamerscore titles from your profile? I doubt it.
Psychotext
14/05/08 @ 09:41
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I'm a little hesitant to believe this... it wouldn't be the first time we've seen some sadsack on the net make up a fake list.

Plus it's Kotaku we're talking about. =)
moggsy
14/05/08 @ 09:41
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@ BadBoyBonner

I'm no expert but I suspect it's loading stuff into memory. Most games do an initial load - the GTA IV is a bit longer than most though.
neil_likes_bums
14/05/08 @ 09:43
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If this is real, then 90% of my gripes are addressed and I will be a happy bunny indeed.
XdarXideX
14/05/08 @ 09:44
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bioreit - have you tried the option that allows you to only hear and be heard by people on your friends list? I've not seen the option let alone tried it but I hear it's pretty good for team tactics and that kind of thing.
Widge
14/05/08 @ 09:46
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GTA always has had a lengthy load sequence, hard drive or not.
keyboardmonkey
14/05/08 @ 09:49
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Option to donate Microsoft Points to anybody with a Windows Live ID.

If this works between US and UK accounts then i smell cheaper MS Points (goes away and starts up his own little Points swapping business) Get your MS Points here, cheap at half the price.

Oh dear what's "Word censor updated for fields" who has been putting in the naughty words on their Bio ?

I'd like to see an option to have a random theme and gamer pic (from a selection) every time you boot up

FightingMongoose
14/05/08 @ 09:50
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All sounds pretty good.
asphaltcowboy
14/05/08 @ 09:50
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Fantastic list! Pretty much clears up all those tiny things that can be a bit annoying! (right stick scrolling! xD)
sanctimoniousqf
14/05/08 @ 09:53
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@moggsy/BadBoyBonner

Both the Xbox and PS3 version have the load at the start (I have both, though the PS3 version was admittedly a gift) - I suppose the most ironic thing is that despite the data being on the HDD for the PS3 version, therefore being theoretically faster, it spends longer showing those stills before loading the most recent save game...

Like the list of tweaks, though slightly disappointed - was expecting something more of what is traditionally a major feature update (spring is new major features, fall is mostly tweaks). Here's hoping that private group chat is real ;-)
bad_hair_day
14/05/08 @ 09:53
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Captainrentboy - cheers for the streamer tip - i'm gonna check this out right now!

Is it better than Tversity or Transcode 360 for MKV?
Kazzahdrane
14/05/08 @ 09:57
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Fantastic, a lot of features that server to further integrate the console's features into one big happy useable..thing.

Plus GROUP VOICE CHAT. FINALLY. Delayed Live signin is pretty nice too - when I use my 360 just to watch a DVD I'd rather appear Offline until I decide to play a game after all.
captainrentboy
14/05/08 @ 09:59
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GOTSENT is a converting program, the resulting file will stream to your 360 through media player 11 (As long as it's all up to date), but the thing I like about it is how quick it is, my 1.2GB Lost MKV files are converted within 7 minutes.
Good shit. :)
miiiguel
14/05/08 @ 10:09
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MicroSoft, raising the bar of online entertainment.

The 'ping' feature is a "litle" one but nice, I was going nuts first time I tried to set up my connection, then I realised it didn't answer to pings.
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Madafunkola
14/05/08 @ 10:10
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Can we have updated Wifi security please? I can't get my new router to play nice with the xbox so i'm running 2 networks at the mo! :(
IAmBatman
14/05/08 @ 10:11
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> Option to remove payment information from gamertag.

Finally, won't have to navigate the support phoneline maze.
slivir
14/05/08 @ 10:11
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.mkv support would be nice.
miiiguel
14/05/08 @ 10:14
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Nice also to see they're taking Achievements serious. Duplicate games is pathetic. Good job!
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GamesConnoisseur
14/05/08 @ 10:14
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Option to delete titles from gamercard with 0 gamerscore and 0 achievements

YAY!!

Now I can delete Superman Returns and other dross that I ejected from X360 after a very short time, but embarrasingly still on the playlist for all to see.
JonFE
14/05/08 @ 10:18
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"Option to delete titles from gamercard with 0 gamerscore and 0 achievements (excludes some titles that will be re-added to launch another title)."

Darren will be happy :)
miiiguel
14/05/08 @ 10:20
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Have to admit the "voice chat" feature is one of the most praised features of Live, man... gamers do love to talk. I have a few "PS-fans" friends that quit PSN because of that.
Beano
14/05/08 @ 10:25
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Still looking for ...

"Option to cancel Live Gold subscription from dashboard"

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