Official Xbox 360 Thread - The NXE is coming, the NXE is coming...
Disc needs to be in the drive
Avatars are _______ |
Avatars are fun.
Netflix streaming is hella sweet. The new dashboard layout and navigation is really nice The new friends list will look cool once everyone has an avatar. |
I still can't figure out how Avatars make gaming better. :hscratch: Are casual gamers really attracted to those gimmicks? So instead of buying gamer pics your now going to buy clothes/costumes for your Mii? Maybe a Spartan uniform or a Marcus Fenix bandana? Not for me unless its free.
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Considering the number of people willing to buy outfits for their Sackboys in LittleBigPlanet it doesn't surprise me. On top of that, people were willing to spend money on picture packs for the 360 evidentally.
Customization is "the thing" these days, didn't you hear? :) ... I need to sell my Wii. |
Originally Posted by edstein
(Post 9069316)
I still can't figure out how Avatars make gaming better. :hscratch: Are casual gamers really attracted to those gimmicks? So instead of buying gamer pics your now going to buy clothes/costumes for your Mii? Maybe a Spartan uniform or a Marcus Fenix bandana? Not for me unless its free.
I know that the new Scene-It game that came out will take your avatar and put it in the game. I'm sure people will buy clothes, etc for them. I won't be one of them, but will download anything that is given away free. I've made my avatar and will not see myself ever going in and updating it. For me, it was a one time thing. |
I love avatars and such but I would not pay for clothes or accessories. IMHO when you purchase a game, it should come with any gamer pictures, themes, clothing, and accessories attached to the game. Even if unlocking achievements means now you'll unlock a t-shirt with the game logo on it I'm for that as well. If I unlock the "Platinum microphone" achievement in Rock Guitar Kazooie, let me have a platinum microphone to put in my Avatars hand. :-) It'd be a cool way to show off your achievements without someone having to scroll through your games list.
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For me the Dashboard is a means to an end. Launch a game, play a movie, download DLC. I don't really care about making the Dashboard more fun.
That being said, I'm glad they are expanding on their core system, adding new features like Netflix Streaming, and installing games. I have the 120gb system so I'll probably install a few games I play often, like Rock Band 2, Gears of War 2, and Fallout 3. So, :thumbsup: Microsoft. Thanks for the upcoming update! |
Originally Posted by HotThang
(Post 9069558)
I love avatars and such but I would not pay for clothes or accessories. IMHO when you purchase a game, it should come with any gamer pictures, themes, clothing, and accessories attached to the game. Even if unlocking achievements means now you'll unlock a t-shirt with the game logo on it I'm for that as well. If I unlock the "Platinum microphone" achievement in Rock Guitar Kazooie, let me have a platinum microphone to put in my Avatars hand. :-) It'd be a cool way to show off your achievements without someone having to scroll through your games list.
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NXE is coming November 19th, for those (like me) who don't obsessively track specific dates.
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
(Post 9069576)
That's exactly how I thought this update should work too, but Microsoft would never say yes to something that didn't pad their wallets.
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Avatars have potential, but it will never be fully realized in a consumer-friendly way. Or in a way that rewards gamers and/or dedication like achievements.
As I've said before, I would love to dress my avatar up like Ryu Hyabusa for having completed Ninja Gaiden 2, but that will never happen unless I spend 800 points. So mine will only ever use the stock or free promotional clothes and all that. They'll be better than Miis if only for the fact they're used in a real online community where that sort of personalization can matter. |
Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 9069630)
They'll be better than Miis if only for the fact they're used in a real online community where that sort of personalization can matter.
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"We're going to need a bigger drive"
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Do. Not. Want.
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Apart from the ability to install games directly to the hard drive, and thus, cut down on fan noise... None of this matters to me. The whole avatar angle is without merit, and does not improve the game or "experience" for me.
Then again, I'm also one of those people who views achievements as stupid and utterly pointless, but still... |
Originally Posted by invisiblegt
(Post 9069787)
Apart from the ability to install games directly to the hard drive, and thus, cut down on fan noise... None of this matters to me.
Or are you just down on the Avatars? |
Will Netflix streaming be available from day 1? And what's the minimum Netflix membership level you need to use it?
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Originally Posted by Groucho
(Post 9069856)
Will Netflix streaming be available from day 1? And what's the minimum Netflix membership level you need to use it?
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the only benefit to me will be the netflix streaming. the rest is eye candy. i doubt i will be installing games to the HD.
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Can you still use the gamer picture you have on your gamercard or will you have to use an avatar? I hope I can still use my gamer picture I have now because I won't spend a dime on dressing up an avatar.
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Originally Posted by kms_md
(Post 9069999)
i doubt i will be installing games to the HD.
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I usually have my surrounds turned up so loud, the audio from the game completely drowns out any noise from the console - I can't even remember if I've ever noticed my 360's drive noise because I play my games so loudly.
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I'm excited. I can certainly understand how some people think the avatar stuff is no big deal, but I can't understand why anyone would care enough to bitch about it constantly like some folks are. If you don't care, then don't care. You can still play your games as normal. I think there's just too much awesome functionality coming with this update to be hating on it, not to mention maybe oh I don't know, people actually waiting to experience it themselves before they completely write it off as terrible.
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Yeah, I can't hear it either unless I pay attention or try to hear it. But I'll still install to disk.
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Originally Posted by superfro
(Post 9070150)
I'm excited. I can certainly understand how some people think the avatar stuff is no big deal, but I can't understand why anyone would care enough to bitch about it constantly like some folks are. If you don't care, then don't care. You can still play your games as normal. I think there's just too much awesome functionality coming with this update to be hating on it, not to mention maybe oh I don't know, people actually waiting to experience it themselves before they completely write it off as terrible.
But seriously, I don't understand some of the negative posts either. Sure, it changes the look and layout of the dashboard, but other then that, you can still play games the same old way you have before. I don't think they force you to create an avatar. There are tools and such in it that you can use or not use, your choice. |
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