Update: Hopefully you already registered because, according to Major Nelson, the "preview program is now FULL." That was quick.
You were promised the chance and now your chance is here. You (yes YOU) can preview the upcoming New Xbox Experience prior to its release on November 19th.
You were promised the chance and now your chance is here. You (yes YOU) can preview the upcoming New Xbox Experience prior to its release on November 19th.
Microsoft is looking for a few thousand NXE preview participants to give the NXE a trial run prior to its official release to, you know, make sure everything is functioning correctly. To sign up for your chance to be selected as a previewer, simply head to Microsoft Connect, register using your Windows Live ID, then click here to fill out the official NXE preview survey. Answer a few questions, submit that sucker and cross your fingers in hopes that you are selected. And just in case you weren't listening, only a few thousand registrants will be selected, so filling out the survey does not guarantee a NXE preview.
Note too that those who are selected will not have access to a full-featured NXE. Though, things like Netflix, Live parties and Avatars will be included. Now go, get registered and hope for the best!
[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 3)
10-25-2008 @ 1:28AM
GPX2 said...
All I want is the Netflixs set-up and that is worth putting with the Stupid Mii rip-offs that I have to buy clothing for, and a Crappy iTunes rip-off.
Overall this update is going to suck, the party system seems interesting and Netfilxs integration got me to switch back to Netflixs from Blockbuster., but the actual cosmetic features are the worst things I ever heard of.
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10-25-2008 @ 9:25AM
Aero said...
If you feel so strongly about buying Avatar clothes then just don't buy them and stick to your current gamerpic. You're voting with your wallet that way.
10-25-2008 @ 11:12AM
zourskittles said...
"Oh noo, I'm going to have the option of using this new Avatar feature. It even has an option to buy clothes for my Avatar, what ever shall I do?"
Maybe you should quit your bitching and just not use the Avatars you moron. No ones forcing you to do shit. So shut the fuck up, to all of you who are complaining about Avatars.
10-25-2008 @ 11:45AM
GPX2 said...
Yes they are forcing you to use avatars, it is tied in with the entire party system. Also please give me one reason why they are a good idea?
Also I got to look at the stupid avatars, it is not like I can turn them off, so yes they are forcing me into using them. Honestly just one thing on why they are a good idea?...What they help personify me to my XBL friends? Will I ain't a loser and my XBL friends are people I actually know or lets say I met a friend online, how is some big head dumbass gonna help? They all look like the guy from those Mac ads anyway.
10-25-2008 @ 12:28PM
zourskittles said...
You don't have to USE it, you may always have one, but never have to use it. The party system doesn't revolver around your avatar, it just shows when your in a party. Its a good idea for people who like things like this, such as Miis. So stop complaining about an option that everyone has.
10-25-2008 @ 1:34AM
nowandtheworld said...
Hmm, hopefully I get in, i'm actually looking forward to the update.
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10-25-2008 @ 1:38AM
PixelFlix said...
Wow you guys are completely negative about the new update.
I'm actually pretty exited for it. I've been a 360 gamer sense 06, and having a new dash face lift will almost feel like having a new console! Come on guys lighten up a little..
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10-25-2008 @ 2:47AM
PeacefulOutrage said...
I find it thoroughly interesting that people bitch so much about avatars on the DASHBOARD! If the whole thing is faster and the avatars are optional as they say, who cares? Just play the games and you won't notice. Even the blades issue is addressed by moving it to the guide.
The biggest complaints I see are the storage and the fact that the old themes will have their lower halves obscured, which if I paid good money for them, would piss me off.
10-25-2008 @ 1:38AM
chelsea_smile said...
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/10/23/psm3-fallout-3-looks-better-on-the-360/5#comments
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10-25-2008 @ 1:39AM
pibs said...
I hear they are only picking about 1000 people
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10-25-2008 @ 4:28AM
birdshake said...
Which the article says...
10-25-2008 @ 2:04PM
tinker_xp said...
The article says a good few thousand, so it could be anything about a 1000.
"We’re looking for a few thousand participants, so your chances of making it in are good
"
10-25-2008 @ 3:13AM
Wildcat1080 said...
signed up
I don't get the QQers
What is there NOT to like about it? It's something new and free and adds more to the dashboard. It's a long overdue update if you ask me.
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10-25-2008 @ 11:47AM
Zach S said...
Well, I really don't get it, considering the fact that the OLD dashboard will STILL be around in the form of the little blades...
Actually, that's updated too, as you won't have to exit a game to use the blades! That alone excites me!
10-25-2008 @ 5:17AM
Rob Bourne said...
"An object that you requested, or that was needed to process your request could not be found."
Error page when I click the NXE Preview Survey link...
Just signed up to connect for nothing :(
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10-25-2008 @ 5:21AM
Xiphias said...
yeah I found that too just now
:(
10-25-2008 @ 7:40AM
Alex said...
This will be like, the first time I get picked for anything if I get picked :). Well I'm hoping for the best. But I totally can't wait for the full-featured NXE to come out. It's going to be amazing!
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10-25-2008 @ 9:04AM
XceeD said...
link doesnt work anymore :(
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10-25-2008 @ 9:11AM
Brian said...
An object that you requested, or that was needed to process your request could not be found.
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10-25-2008 @ 9:15AM
johnnyrook82 said...
Same thing here. I wonder if we are too late.