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Next Xbox Live Update Details Released

July 20, 2009 in News comments 11

The latest details about the next upcoming update for Xbox Live includes new support with NetFlix, the Zune Marketplace, and user ratings for games. There's also more things available for Avatars.

Netflix Updates

Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.

• Movie Parties – Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
• Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required.
• Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
• Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.

Avatar Marketplace

Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. Please note that only limited content is currently available in the preview.
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  • 0
    DragoniteBallZ Jul 20, 09
    I thought they weren't going to charge for avatar shit? Microsoft is bunch of *bleep*in liars.
    • 1
      Smoke Jul 20, 09
      Does it surprise you? It's a way to make money, and Microsoft looks for every way possible. It's what they do best.

      http://kotaku.com/5318124/new-dashboard-commercials-bring-ad-breaks-to-your-360

      On a more related note, I definitely love the idea of movie meet-ups; I remember Sony saying they were going to do something similar with Home, even watch movies that are in theaters... I guess Microsoft beat them to the punch... again.
      • 0
        Tenken Jul 21, 09
        Microsoft announced the movie parties feature when they first announced the Netflix partnership, so really it shouldn't come as a surprise.
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          dwg14390 Jul 21, 09
          I thought microsoft said that they weren't going to charge for avatar shit during it's first weeks/months then release a shop.

          I never heard them say they wouldn't charge for it.
    • 1
      Shinobi_razor Jul 21, 09
      they never said that. they said maybe some avatar items would be free but they never once said that everything would be free.
    • 0
      Star of Spurs Jul 21, 09
      You currently pay for Xbox Live, you have to pay for the majority of DLC. This can't surprise you that much, surely?

      However, I'm looking forward to making my avatar looking like Batman. Though I hope it's something cheap, like 100MS Points per outfit. I'm also going to guess that the 'Games on Demand' service will be at their RRP price, so I'm not using it. Don't want to buy a game for £49.99 when it's possible to get for £20-£30.
      • 0
        Shinobi_razor Jul 21, 09
        there are whats called "Awardables" which are things for your avatar that you can get by doing certain things in games or certain achievements. so maybe there will be a Batman cape or something you can get from Arkham Asylum.
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    Aussie Legend Jul 21, 09
    OMG I TOTALLY CAN SEE SAN ANDREAS IN THE GAMES ON DEMAND SECTION <3<3<3

    I'm liking the changes to the dashboard, although I wish they woud release these movie deals OUTSIDE of the US -_-
    • 0
      Onvacation Jul 22, 09
      You can already download GTA:SA iirc
  • 0
    Dramon Knight Jul 22, 09
    Sweet, another update. It's looking good too, I want to try some of that stuff out really. The virtual theater and all.

    I don't care for the new additions for customising avatars though, I've had the same avatar since I first made it. Looks fine as it always has done really.

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