Earlier today, our comrades at X3F caught sight of an NXE Spotlight promo for new Avatar winter gear ... only it wasn't available yet. The wee digital billboard (above) is now absent from the NXE as of this posting, but we've confirmed that the snowboarding/skiing related items are, in fact, now available – for both male and female Avatars – free of charge.
Unfortunately, there's not a lot to get excited about. Each sex has a new jacket, beanie, pair of gloves, and pair of boots available. You can tell there are new items available by the star icon in the upper left-hand corner of the "Change My Clothes" option in the Avatar editor. The new items also have stars on the thumbnails themselves. So, get ready for even more Avatars wearing the same outfit. We hope that Microsoft still plans to introduce more clothing and accessories soon, and in larger quantities.
Reader Comments (58)
Posted: Dec 3rd 2008 11:59PM TRTX said
MS could do SO MUCH to give the illusion of more options if they just let us change the friggin' colors of the clothes.
It's riddiculous this isn't supported..."color change" is like the most basic of options that EVERY character creator has.
Hell, MIIS have it.
It's riddiculous this isn't supported..."color change" is like the most basic of options that EVERY character creator has.
Hell, MIIS have it.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 7:59AM (Unverified) said
How is this newsworthy? Does Home get a post for every incremental update? Yeah, thought so. Get with it, Joystiq.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 8:09AM (Unverified) said
I still dont get why we cant customize the colors of the outfit ala rock band. That would add a lot more variety to the clothing choices.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 8:45AM PedoJokerBear said
banana hammocks for summer PLEEZE
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 9:19AM Negatron said
Think im gonna try cross dressing, that'll make me unique. Some eye shadow, a little rouge for the cheeks. Plus it'll broaden my clothing options and compliment my--Oops! "our" feminine stance. el oh el.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 3:02PM (Unverified) said
The clothing is nice, but the avatars themselves should be much more customizable. I tried creating my female avatar for a long time and it looks terrible. There should be more options for hair and facial features, and it should allow you to customize features. Most of my friends don't use their avatars because they look awful.
Also, the only decent color for a top is locked into 'tight t-shirt'. Seriously? You should be able to select colors for the clothes.
Also, the only decent color for a top is locked into 'tight t-shirt'. Seriously? You should be able to select colors for the clothes.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 10:17PM (Unverified) said
How 'bout some new facial hair options? I had a goatee the day NXE came out, and my avatar looked just like me. Then I shaved off the mustache and the sides, and that style isn't available.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 11:03AM (Unverified) said
wat is the f**king point in only putting 4 new items on why not bring out loads off different clothes all at the same time cos every 1 is jst gona wear tat stupid winter jacket!!!!



