Sly Reflex Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Click on the crown picture next to the recently played and messages. It's in there. I only noticed it because it looked a little odd with 4 options at the bottom bar instead of the usual 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliath Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Wow that is brilliant. Great feature. Ha ha so far ahead of the PS3 in terms of functionality. PS3 latest update was supposed to allow the console to switch off after a download. Instead it gives you an option to switch off after 1 or 2 hours...so if your download hasn't finished you have fucked it. It also can't support background downloads. Sony have put all their eggs into HOME which is going to be utterly shit... its like second life and its really NOT what most gamers want. Microsoft comes along and re-invents its whole console with a simple update.... i can't wait for it... stuff like HD play is going to make it sound like a new machine. As much as i like the PS3 hardware..... the software is fucking retarded. Sony need to sort thier shit out and wake the fuck up. I like swearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 If you go in expecting a re-invention you may be disappointed. It's nice and flashy, and HD installs are great, but all it really does is organise things better and improve the looks of the UI. Although the party system does sound pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 i don't know yet because i obviously haven't used it, but from what i've read about other people's experiences and the likes. It seems like they have taken the best bits from XMB (ie form and function) added in the quirky cool of wiimiis (avartars obviously) wrapped it in some xbox branding and given it to us as a nice present. I'm actually genuinely excited by it. I like the presentation and i like the extra functions it'll bring as well. Bravo Microsoft, bravo. Now to sort out that build quality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 i don't know yet because i obviously haven't used it, but from what i've read about other people's experiences and the likes.It seems like they have taken the best bits from XMB (ie form and function) added in the quirky cool of wiimiis (avartars obviously) wrapped it in some xbox branding and given it to us as a nice present. I'm actually genuinely excited by it. I like the presentation and i like the extra functions it'll bring as well. Bravo Microsoft, bravo. Now to sort out that build quality... That is pretty much it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I brought my xbox to work just for the NXE today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I have the NXE. It's pretty swish and I liked the funky intro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I like it, looks pretty cool though I'm still finding my way around at the moment. I wonder if everyone will eventually just use the Guide button to get around? My default theme is the Psychonauts free one, so it's a nice touch that the top half of the background is the funky picture of Raz, only problem is I can't find an option anywhere to change the theme. *EDIT* My avatar doesn't really look like me at all but hey at least it has glasses, right? All of us speccy four-eyes look the same. Better facial hair selections than Miis but the beard looks like someone has painted on your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliath Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Ah wow nice one Hendo. I can't wait to get home and try this out tonight. How fast did it download? And how long is the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 *EDIT*My avatar doesn't really look like me at all but hey at least it has glasses, right? All of us speccy four-eyes look the same. Better facial hair selections than Miis but the beard looks like someone has painted on your face. does that mean all us blind people on the site will all look pretty much the same? I was thinking that was quite a good likeness for you Hendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Well, it's skinny, has shaggy brown hair, beard and glasses and yet still doesn't look like me. I'm considering changing for a tiger face with vampire teeth. Took about 10 minutes tops to completely download and install, Oli. Maybe more like 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 does that mean all us blind people on the site will all look pretty much the same? Yeah, blurry *High Five!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 *high five* *misses hand* *facepalms Ben in the face* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I just installed CoD: World at War (6.5GB) and it took 10 minutes, pretty good! Now for Gears 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 *high five**misses hand* *facepalms Ben in the face* nob head, you've poked my eye out. Now I need glasses. Oh the irony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 it's a little too ironic, yeah i really do think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Nice new avatar, Jimbo. When you go through your friends list from left to right, how is their background chosen? Because Sly has a guitar behind him on mine, which is very apt! *EDIT* Or he was, must be random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yea, its very nice and clean so far. My only [destinyschild]bugaboo[/destinyschild] is the crappy clothes! Where my fly Academics gear and super phat DC's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 what happens with purchased gamer pics then? I don't want to loose my awesome D20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Your gamerpics are still there I think, mine still shows as Banjo, but I still can't figure out how to change my theme. I was thinking that they'd put the gamerpics on t-shirts for you to wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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