CES 2009: Expect more regular updates to 360
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jan 9th 2009 at 3:27PM }
"Some of the benefits of the design of the new interface is that we can add new channels, new content, new features on a more regular basis," he said. "It doesn't mean we won't group a bunch of these and do a big rollout, but I think you will see us do more regular updates and roll things out on a more regular basis."
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Shagittarius @ Jan 9th 2009 3:30PM
I hope they do a feature where you can mate avatars and see what their offspring might look like.
Trickob @ Jan 9th 2009 3:35PM
You win for most random comment of the year. But, keep in mind; the year is young...
Dirty @ Jan 9th 2009 4:15PM
Im pretty sure he wins that every year. =P
Peter Moore @ Jan 9th 2009 5:34PM
The Conan O'Brien channel is coming to Xbox Live in the Spring of 2009.
You heard it here first.
Tiptup300 @ Jan 10th 2009 12:29AM
Dear MS,
I've been a loyal fan of your company for a while now. All that I ask for is to have the ability to group and tag friends. This means having "Tom (from work)" instead of ".:.65JkKiller32.:." and having him grouped under "IRL"
-Tiptup300
Saria the Cat @ Jan 9th 2009 3:32PM
As long as it doesn't become like XP and interrupt me every 5 seconds to update. But regular updates are USUALLY good for any type of service to have.
Dirty @ Jan 9th 2009 3:46PM
Just as long as they account for leap years.
Trickob @ Jan 9th 2009 3:32PM
You really italicized the hell out this article Justin!
ANTCEP @ Jan 9th 2009 3:33PM
omg they totally copied off the ps3 for not having bi-annual updates
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 3:36PM
But sony's using software, and i'm pretty sure microsoft made that first.
ANTCEP @ Jan 9th 2009 3:50PM
but Microsoft is using hardware and im sure sony made that first
The Espiritu (Somebody get me a tie! And it sure as hell better be red!) @ Jan 9th 2009 4:04PM
"but Microsoft is using hardware and im sure sony made that first"
That's a stupid comment.
You lose, Shmil wins.
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 4:08PM
YAY! whats my prize?
Gun Barrier @ Jan 9th 2009 4:12PM
internet cookies
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 4:14PM
w00t!
The Espiritu (Somebody get me a tie! And it sure as hell better be red!) @ Jan 9th 2009 4:14PM
Here you go Shmil
http://internetcookie.ytmnd.com/
enjoy!
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 4:24PM
nom nom nom
Trickob @ Jan 9th 2009 3:34PM
out OF this article, excuse me.
BTW, it is fairly exciting news.
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 3:35PM
pssst! Justin, you forgot to close your italicizes
xFenixKnightx @ Jan 9th 2009 3:39PM
Good thing it doesn't take but a minute to do them.
Off topic, seeing those avatars makes me wonder when the fuck are we gonna get new NORMAL clothes added to the avatar creator? Sure they've added stuff but its horrid I tell you, horrid!
ice~ @ Jan 9th 2009 3:44PM
I'm not really excited for Primetime, but netflix movie sharing can't hurt :D And i wonder what else MS is planning hehe
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 3:51PM
Can someone explain what exactly the netflix movie sharing will be? Will I just be able to select the movies on a friend's instant queue rather than going online and putting it on mine?
ice~ @ Jan 9th 2009 4:21PM
You're probably going to have to be in a party with the person who has netflix and that person will quicklaunch netflix and you will all watch the movie as its streaming, im assuming
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 4:22PM
That's kinda cool, if you're one who likes to talk with someone during movies I guess.
butaneko @ Jan 9th 2009 3:57PM
Look your miniature Dr. King heads to replace the snowflakes in your snowglobe on Jan 19th.
ScottG13 @ Jan 9th 2009 3:58PM
This is a good thing. Free and seamless updates are always good.
Obie @ Jan 9th 2009 4:20PM
Get rid of the Goddamn spotlight channel! And lump the video and game marketplace into a single marketplace channel...also give me immediate access to my friends!
KTHXBAI!
343 Guilty Fart @ Jan 9th 2009 5:21PM
No kidding. Do we really need a Spotlight, Inside Xbox, AND Events channel? Seriously, does ANYONE look at the Events channel? The default should be My Xbox or Friends.
Marty @ Jan 9th 2009 5:54PM
Immediate access to friends? Just press the guide button.
Obie @ Jan 9th 2009 6:01PM
Shhhh Marty, I'm on a roll here....
Oh yeah, the events channel sucks balls too!
Kevin949 @ Jan 9th 2009 4:29PM
Someone tell them to give me back my Damn "Played Games" sorting option when looking for new DLC for games.
SonicTHP @ Jan 9th 2009 4:31PM
Here's to hoping we can remove the Spotlight channel or at least change the default startup channel to My Xbox.
I hate turning my system on to see a bunch of ads.
Chris @ Jan 9th 2009 4:31PM
What Theme are they using in that picture? Any one know?
GANNONSMASH @ Jan 9th 2009 7:12PM
That's how the NXE looked at E3 08. That theme no longer exists.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jan 9th 2009 4:48PM
Honestly, I'm skeptical of what updates would bring. With NXE, 80% of the selectable items are just ads anyway. If they update it, it'll probably be to ad even more ads.
mystek23 @ Jan 9th 2009 6:01PM
I'd like to know the same thing that Chris asked as well. Anyone know what theme is being used in that pic?
Benjamin Gilbert @ Jan 9th 2009 6:27PM
Hey alright! But is it really possible that the way they set up XBL before was making it impossible for them to update it on the reg? Are they seriously admitting that the system that they created to update something they call a "community" is poor at doing so? That's pretty weaksauce, Microsoft.
Rhamsey @ Jan 9th 2009 8:51PM
yay for more updates... now where is my netflixs sharing
Dion Dege @ Jan 10th 2009 2:58PM
I cant wait for the update that will allow NXE to function properly on my university internet connection.