Inky
Nov 2 2008, 09:56 AM
via Xbox360Fanboy.com
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It took no time at all but the New Xbox Experience has been leaked onto the internet. According to tipsters, someone who was invited to the NXE has made the update available in downloadable form online which -- like all other Xbox 360 dashboard updates -- has the ability to update any console with a USB thumb drive.
If you're thinking of grabbing the update, think again. According to Major Nelson using the leaked update disables Xbox Live on a console until November 19, the actual release of NXE. With Gears of War 2 just around the corner, you wouldn't want to take your console off the grid would you? While no reported bans have been handed down since the leak showed up it isn't hard to imagine Microsoft could take you offline for good. You've been warned.
[Update: Major Nelson wrote on his twitter, "If you get your hands on NXE and you are NOT in the Preview Program. You won't be allowed on LIVE." We will not be linking any websites with information or links to download the NXE - hence the replacement of Major Nelson from the original source in this story. Users who leave links to such content in the comments will have them swiftly removed.]
I've been itching to try this all day. I don't really care about live, so I could live without it for 18 days but I do stream movies from my PC all the time and I hear this update breaks that. so I am still hesitant. avatars don't work due to you have to be connected to live to create them. Obviously the netflix service won't work either.
gavin19
Nov 2 2008, 11:37 AM
I installed this yesterday and it does indeed break streaming and the divx/xvid update. I didn't realise how much I would miss this until it was actually broke. Luckily I still keep my Xbox1/XBMC by my side.
Really I only tried it to see how much difference playing games off the hdd would make. Not a lot..
The dash itself looks nicer and it seems a little easier to navigate but that's about it. I can't see what all the fuss was about? Maybe it's geared towards those who actually use Live and the Marketplace etc.
L.S.D
Nov 2 2008, 01:22 PM
QUOTE (gavin19 @ Nov 2 2008, 11:37 AM)
Really I only tried it to see how much difference playing games off the hdd would make. Not a lot..
Man, disappoint to hear this as I am hoping to see improvements on game's performance like MC:LA.
Inky
Nov 2 2008, 01:50 PM
QUOTE (L.S.D @ Nov 2 2008, 05:22 AM)
QUOTE (gavin19 @ Nov 2 2008, 11:37 AM)
Really I only tried it to see how much difference playing games off the hdd would make. Not a lot..
Man, disappoint to hear this as I am hoping to see improvements on game's performance like MC:LA.
I've heard reports both ways. infact a read a report that MC:LA was vastly improved. but other games are only small improvements.
I've also read that transcode360 takes care of the codec issues. but tversity (what I use) does not.
I haven't played a game on live since august, so I think I can handle 17 days without. I will prolly install it this morning.
Inky
Nov 3 2008, 08:26 AM
I went ahead and did it. it looks nice and seems to be faster. I installed Fallout3 on the HDD. it seems to load alittle faster but nothing staggering. still haven't got transcode360 working.....
gavin19
Nov 3 2008, 12:21 PM
QUOTE (L.S.D @ Nov 2 2008, 01:22 PM)
QUOTE (gavin19 @ Nov 2 2008, 11:37 AM)
Really I only tried it to see how much difference playing games off the hdd would make. Not a lot..
Man, disappoint to hear this as I am hoping to see improvements on game's performance like MC:LA.
Those texture loading problems are almost certainly a result of an iffy burn/media. I have an original GTA4 and a backup. The backup randomly loads roads, buildings etc when it feels like it. I installed that copy to the HDD and it plays perfectly now.
QUOTE (Inky @ Nov 3 2008, 08:26 AM)
I went ahead and did it. it looks nice and seems to be faster. I installed Fallout3 on the HDD. it seems to load alittle faster but nothing staggering. still haven't got transcode360 working.....
I didn't spend enough time playing F3 from disc to notice any differences from HDD, though GTA is smoother and it definitely helps with Oblivion too. I'm pretty content with having 2 games installed as I thought it would only fit 1. I might not even bother with the 120GB drive now.
Inky
Nov 3 2008, 03:58 PM
loading from the HDD smooths out fable 2 as well. no more 2 second pauses when pressing start to go to inventory. to bad I am finished with that one. I seen some one on Xbox-scene reporting on older games like Prey and such, load times are almost 1/2 with those older titles, prolly due to newer titles have the disc loading optimized pretty well.
AkihiroZi
Nov 3 2008, 08:49 PM
Someone test loading times with Sonic The Shithog 360
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Inky
Nov 3 2008, 09:01 PM
I don't have it so I can't.
L.S.D
Nov 4 2008, 01:46 AM
Where can I get this update? My Gold expired and I have no intention to renew until I move house.
I do miss COD4
XxHellsFuryxX
Nov 4 2008, 02:03 AM
seems like everything is on the friggin internet these days, I can wait but i havent been keeping up with the nxe so it seems that we will have to update this anyways, correct?
gavin19
Nov 4 2008, 09:53 AM
QUOTE (L.S.D @ Nov 4 2008, 01:46 AM)
Where can I get this update? My Gold expired and I have no intention to renew until I move house.
It should be easy enough to get. Make sure it is the newer leaked version. There was one leaked weeks ago that wasn't quite complete. This one is around 7.5MB or so. PM me later if you can't get it and we can sort something out.
QUOTE (XxHellsFuryxX @ Nov 4 2008, 02:03 AM)
seems like everything is on the friggin internet these days, I can wait but i havent been keeping up with the nxe so it seems that we will have to update this anyways, correct?
You should have already gotten an update to prepare for this one but I don't think it is mandatory, I think they just assume that everyone will want to update anyway. It makes sense, I can't see any advantage of the old dash over this new one.
L.S.D
Nov 4 2008, 04:46 PM
Woot, installed with MasterPHW's help. Love the looks and definetly love the HDD installation option. Busy installing games now
Kenshinsama
Nov 4 2008, 06:22 PM
thats awsome! so is the installing games option only for those with modded 360s or is this an option we all get now? also can anyone confirm being able to save videos and mp3s to your 360 hdd now with this update?
(XBOX)
Nov 5 2008, 12:37 AM
Hell, Iv havnt even connected my 360 to the internet since Iv bought it, NO gold so am I gonna be able to get this new leaked dash I might give it a try today can someone help me get it whatd I need to do. Expl*Thanks in advance!.................GAMER OUT!
L.S.D
Nov 5 2008, 01:26 AM
I must say Kudos to Microsoft on this New Dashboard.
Nice interface, HDD installation is a woot! Have installed GTAIV, MC:LA and Oblivion, each not taking longer than 5-6 minutes, each taking up 6-7GB of space. MC:LA benefit the most with no pop-up, no more driving on a grey sea while waiting for the roads to load etc. Same goes for GTAIV with no pop-ups noticeable, game load faster. Oblivion still have some loading but saving is definitely faster now and the game run smoother.
MasterPhW
Nov 6 2008, 08:36 AM
QUOTE (L.S.D @ Nov 4 2008, 05:46 PM)
Woot, installed with MasterP
hW's help. Love the looks and definetly love the HDD installation option. Busy installing games now
It's nice that you get it working. And like I told you, it's much better than before. But no Live till the 19th November, but I haven't live, so it's not a big problem on my hand.
The Avatar creation is only online, that means you have a black Avatar on you profilke, but the other stuff is working flawlessly. Like the installation.
L.S.D
Nov 6 2008, 09:30 AM
Installed SCIV yesterday. Loading is much, much faster especially when the game loading multiple characters. No more long wait.
When I get my hands on Smackdown 2009, will try it as the series is notorious for their long loading time
For now, very happy with the HDD installation. I think i mention this 3 times in the thread already! OMG!
mtsaint
Nov 6 2008, 06:23 PM
anyone mind posting some pics of the new dash?
Inky
Nov 10 2008, 08:26 AM
QUOTE (mtsaint @ Nov 6 2008, 10:23 AM)
anyone mind posting some pics of the new dash?
there are pix and videos all over the internet, just google NXE.
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