The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
09-20-10 | 11:35 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
I'll spoilerize it, but I'm pretty sure you're joking...
09-20-10 | 11:43 PM
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09-20-10 | 11:51 PM
#1579
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
Probably because we don't have tornadoes. Take THAT, Oklahoma! 
09-21-10 | 09:34 AM
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09-21-10 | 10:38 AM
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09-21-10 | 01:19 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
So I just got the Slim and didn't realize the box only comes with a standard A/V cable. I had forgotten how TERRIBLE games look without HD! I don't think I can play until the HDMI cable comes in on Thursday.
09-21-10 | 02:04 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
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09-21-10 | 02:26 PM
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09-22-10 | 12:28 PM
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From: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea
re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/...w-program.aspx
Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program
I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. The Preview Program will give you the chance to check out ESPN on Xbox LIVE, Zune music, Netflix search, the new Xbox LIVE dashboard, and new updates to Zune video and Family Settings on your Xbox 360*. Much like we did last year, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag. Once you complete the survey that is presented to you, the Connect site will notify you immediately if you’ve been accepted. A couple of points before you head off to register:
We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
This is not for Kinect. You will not be receiving a Kinect sensor if you are chosen to participate.
This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information your provide.
While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.
I’ll be sure to updated this post if the program fills up.
Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program
Good luck!
I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. The Preview Program will give you the chance to check out ESPN on Xbox LIVE, Zune music, Netflix search, the new Xbox LIVE dashboard, and new updates to Zune video and Family Settings on your Xbox 360*. Much like we did last year, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag. Once you complete the survey that is presented to you, the Connect site will notify you immediately if you’ve been accepted. A couple of points before you head off to register:
We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
This is not for Kinect. You will not be receiving a Kinect sensor if you are chosen to participate.
This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information your provide.
While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.
I’ll be sure to updated this post if the program fills up.
Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program
Good luck!
09-22-10 | 12:29 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
I signed up and got accepted immediately, so their standards are pretty low. It says it'll be starting within two weeks which is perfect timing to fuck up my system for Comic Jumper and Rock Band 3.
09-22-10 | 12:35 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
Party chat won't work with non-preview members? That sucks.
09-22-10 | 12:41 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
They're changing the codec, you knew that. Non-preview members' Xboxes are too stupid to know the new language. Plus people that don't get the new preview aren't worth talking to anyway. It'll only be 2-3 weeks before it's rolled out to everyone.
09-22-10 | 12:41 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
I cannot seem to find the invitation on connect.microsoft.com...what do I need to do? I cannot get to Major Nelson (at work)
09-22-10 | 12:45 PM
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From: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea
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https://connect.microsoft.com/XboxLI...ProgramID=6401
But you need your console id and serial number to sign up.
But you need your console id and serial number to sign up.
09-23-10 | 02:19 AM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
do what you will with this information, I only provide the info, but...
Plants vs Zombies is free for Taiwanese Xbox members.
So... so... I guess bully! for our Taiwanese members here. I'm sure we'll soon discover there are quite a few.
Plants vs Zombies is free for Taiwanese Xbox members.
So... so... I guess bully! for our Taiwanese members here. I'm sure we'll soon discover there are quite a few.
09-23-10 | 06:17 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
Continuing my conversation with myself
MS is now offering a Bing toolbar that gets you Bing rewards if you sign up. When you sign up you automatically get 250 points. And then there are a number of offers you can click on to get more points. For me there were 5 offers worth six points a piece. You also get points it seems for every five searches you do.
The point of all this is that Xbox related stuff is available for the rewards. 100 Bing reward points gets you 100 MS Points for Zune/xbox. If you sign up, and do the offers, that's 300 MS Points right there.
Something to think about.
Also, I won another 400 points from Ford today. that's 3 for me and yet 0 for my gf. weird.
MS is now offering a Bing toolbar that gets you Bing rewards if you sign up. When you sign up you automatically get 250 points. And then there are a number of offers you can click on to get more points. For me there were 5 offers worth six points a piece. You also get points it seems for every five searches you do.
The point of all this is that Xbox related stuff is available for the rewards. 100 Bing reward points gets you 100 MS Points for Zune/xbox. If you sign up, and do the offers, that's 300 MS Points right there.
Something to think about.
Also, I won another 400 points from Ford today. that's 3 for me and yet 0 for my gf. weird.
09-23-10 | 06:26 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
I just did the bing thing, had a fewo ffers for 12 points, bringing me up to 300 - so I cashed out and uninstalled the toolbar, as it REALLY slowed down my PC.
09-23-10 | 06:34 PM
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I cannot sign up for the Dashboard preview....I keep getting some error when I hit complete for PAGE NOT FOUND.
09-23-10 | 06:39 PM
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09-23-10 | 06:45 PM
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http://twitter.com/majornelson
09-23-10 | 08:24 PM
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still 0 from Ford and NBC for me.
09-23-10 | 08:33 PM
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re: The official Xbox 360 thread - the console of choice on nuclear submarines
Is NBC a daily giveaway? I thought it was awarded at the end of the promotion like HP.