Whoa! Just got a shipping notice. I thought this wasn't do out for another 10 days or so? Opted for free shipping so that's probably when I'll see it anyway.

Is anyone else having problems with X Box live? I keep getting an error code 80072ee2 about limited access and can't access marketplace or half of my other options after signing in. And nothing is downloading in my queue but it says I'm online and can join games with friends.

The limited access thing was hitting me every so often last night.

Update... it's scheduled to be here tomorrow! Damn, that's quick for the free shipping option. It shipped from Memphis though, so it doesn't have far to go.

I just checked and I'm also getting mine tomorrow.

Hey, I just checked and mine is due to arrive tomorrow as well!

But I sent it to my office and the building is closed on Saturdays.

mine tomorrow as well. yay.

I wish I could have ordered one. Stupid Canada.

Assuming the new dashboard rolls out next week with the Kinect launch, does anyone think the constant updates will cease?

Assumedly.

I doubt the expanded market they're aiming to bring in with Kinect want to deal with daily dashboard updates.

Holy fuck I hope so. I saw somebody comment on Twitter last night that the dash beta has turned their Xbox into a PS3. Ain't that the fucking truth!

Hey fuckers crying about a beta -

Beta

"Beta" is the software development phase following alpha. It generally begins when the software is feature complete. The focus of beta testing is reducing impacts to users, often incorporating usability testing. The process of delivering a beta version to the users is called beta release. Examples: Call of Duty Black Ops, the Halo franchise etc.

The users of a beta version are called beta testers. They are usually customers or prospective customers of the organization that develops the software, willing to test the software for free or for a reduced price.

Beta version software is likely to be useful for internal demonstrations and previews to select customers. Some developers refer to this stage as a preview, a prototype, a technical preview (TP) or as an early access.
[edit] Open and closed beta

Developers release either a closed beta or an open beta; closed beta versions are released to a select group of individuals for a user test, while open betas are to a larger community group, usually the general public. The testers report any bugs that they find, and sometimes suggest minor features they would like to see in the final version. Examples of a major public beta test were Microsoft's release of community technology previews (CTPs) for Windows Vista in January 2005. In September 2000, a boxed version of Apple Inc.'s Mac OS X Public Beta operating system was released. Open betas serve the dual purpose of showcasing a product to potential consumers, and testing among an extremely wide user base that will be more likely to find errors and bugs that a much smaller testing team may not encounter.

Yeah!

I know you're busy, but if you bothered to read you'd see the question was asked if it will cease and my response was "I hope the fuck so". I wasn't complaining about them happening. They suck, but I understand it's part of the program. But yeah..I certainly hope a shitload that it's done when it's live for everyone next week and is just a product of the actual beta. At this point it's a 10-30 minute update every 1-2 days when I turn the machine on.

What's up the "B" button on the new controller being on the outer edge? Looks weird and awkward.

I didn't say you were - it was more a general term to all the whiners on twitter. If you(general terms) don't want to be bothered with updates/bug fixes - then just sit out on the beta.

Oh...so you accidentally posted it here instead of Twitter?

Hey, douche, it wasn't marketed as a "Beta", it was marketed as a "Preview" like the all the previous Previews before. I don't recall them being rife with pre-release updates.

Don't tell me not to sign up for something when what I sign up for isn't what is advertised: http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/...w-program.aspx

The Kinect Beta was a Beta. The Dashboard Preview was not. Obviously (now) those concepts are one in the same, only I didn't get a free camera.

larger character limit here.

What do the support forums call it? I'm honestly asking, because I don't know and can't get there because i'm not part of the beta.

Yeah....this has been a MUCH different beast than any of the previous preview programs that's for sure.

And for the record, I wasn't exactly complaining, I was just asking because it's so close to the wire here. I'm surprised they're still updating since it's kinda unprecedented from my view. Though if the Rock Band 3 launch is any indication, we're all in for a bumpy few weeks

I just got a call from Gamestop saying "Thank you for your order for Kinectimals Limited Edition. We noticed that we shipped this to you really early. Please do not open the game until it's release date on November 4th as doing so might ban you from Xbox Live. Thank you."

I thought it was funny that they don't want me to open it because I might get banned (I wouldn't) as opposed to them getting a fine for breaking street date. I wonder if since I'm in the beta dashboard if it could load and not lock down the system as reported by other users.

So I missed out on that controller from ebay yesterday, but it seems like buy is still selling it, only a buck more? Or is that a different seller?

edit: sorry, link is
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Xbox-360-Col...item230b463031