MystBlade
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join:2002-10-21
Lacey, WA
clubs: | Sweet
I will be downloading the update tonight and check out the netflix stuff, however, I am not sure that is live until the 22nd but will see tonight |
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dks7
join:2004-05-31 | I got an xbox360 experience for you, how about one that doesn't 3 rings of death on you eventually, I am currently on my 6th machine, when this dies I am done. And will never buy Microsoft again. |
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ptrowski
Got Helix?
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join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs: | reply to MystBlade
I downloaded the update this AM before work, took all of 3 minutes to do. Very painless. |
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Frank
is chilling
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join:2000-11-03
somewhere
 ·Verizon FIOS
| netflix didnt work for me.
I downloaded the update this morning before i went to work and it looks pretty cool. I couldn't get netflix to work yet. It's a 3.9MB download for netflix, but, for whatever reason I kept getting an error when trying to download it. I'll try again after I get home from work.
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
 ·North State Commun..
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Re: Sweet
said by dks7  :I got an xbox360 experience for you, how about one that doesn't 3 rings of death on you eventually, I am currently on my 6th machine, when this dies I am done. And will never buy Microsoft again. After 6 of them, I'd start suspecting the user rather than the hardware. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
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2 edits |  Very Good Update
The NXE is a great improvement to the console. It makes the entire system feel new. The Netflix streaming works wonderfully (although the HD selection is pretty pathetic), the new avatars are actually pretty slick (I thought I'd hate them), and being able to install games to the hard drive is killer.
The UI as a whole has been dramatically improved and is much, much faster. The media browsing interface (for streaming media from your home media server) screens are lightening fast and are much easier to navigate.
Overall a top notch update from Microsoft. I'm surprised they did so well on their first try. |
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Toguro
join:2003-10-23
Ottawa, IL
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Re: Sweet
said by Matt :said by dks7 :I got an xbox360 experience for you, how about one that doesn't 3 rings of death on you eventually, I am currently on my 6th machine, when this dies I am done. And will never buy Microsoft again. After 6 of them, I'd start suspecting the user rather than the hardware. I agree six dying and you keep going back sounds like a user issue. |
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Jagermeistr
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join:2002-08-18
Oradell, NJ | not bad
downloaded it- im a little annoyed you need to pay for gold to access netflix (i dont really have time to play gta4 online anymore so i stopped my subscription).
New layout is a lot better though. The xbox seems to be a lot quieter. |
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Hazy Arc
join:2006-04-10
Greenwood, SC | Can't Wait
Can't wait to try it out when I get home.
Though I must mention...the last major update back in December bricked my last console.  |
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sousademiami
join:2003-02-04
Hialeah, FL
 ·Comcast
·AT&T Southeast
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Re: netflix didnt work for me.
said by Frank :I downloaded the update this morning before i went to work and it looks pretty cool. I couldn't get netflix to work yet. It's a 3.9MB download for netflix, but, for whatever reason I kept getting an error when trying to download it. I'll try again after I get home from work. This was an issue for most people that updated in the morning. As of about 2PM (eastern time) it was supposedly fixed.
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jhebert121
join:2002-06-03
Benton, AR | I got it
I downloaded it this morning and got Netflix synced up all before leaving for work. yay! |
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I pos rep
join:2008-08-22
| reply to MystBlade
Re: Sweet
said by MystBlade :I will be downloading the update tonight and check out the netflix stuff, however, I am not sure that is live until the 22nd but will see tonight What is live the 22nd? I have had the NXE for weeks now since I was in a special membership to it and I have had Netflix for days. Both work great assuming you have a good broadband connection. |
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mskittykat
Reality Bites...So I'm Back
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join:2002-10-17
Upper Marlboro, MD
| GUI Interface
Sounds like something I have to look forward to when I get home. I know 360s been trying to stay at the cutting edge so I'm sure it looks awesome....very interesting on the liscensing dispute. Seems like a sure fire way to get additional revenue...considering the 360 size.... gotta wait and see.
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I pos rep
join:2008-08-22
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Re: Can't Wait
said by Hazy Arc :Can't wait to try it out when I get home. Though I must mention...the last major update back in December bricked my last console. Mine froze after the update when I tried signing onto live a while back. Only once did that happen and has not happened again. Wonder what that was.  |
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ender7074
join:2006-11-21
Saint Louis, MO
·AT&T Southeast
| reply to Matt
Re: Sweet
said by Matt :said by dks7 :I got an xbox360 experience for you, how about one that doesn't 3 rings of death on you eventually, I am currently on my 6th machine, when this dies I am done. And will never buy Microsoft again. After 6 of them, I'd start suspecting the user rather than the hardware. Its possible but those things are notorious for dying. I rarely use mine and I'm on my 3rd one. It's kept in a clean environment and is never moved. Just go to fire the thing up and dead. MS threw quality control out the window (no pun intended) just to shove the thing out the door as fast as possible. |
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chlen
Ethically Challenged
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join:2001-01-16
Albany, NY
| Looking forward
I am looking forward to this upgrade when I get home.
I bought one of the original XBOX360 systems when they first came out, the ones with the power issues and never had a single issue with it. It has been dragged around other people's houses and even hooked up outside over the summer.
I bought the Best Buy warranty on it originally and still have yet to use it. The simplicity and and the ability to deliver has made this the best system I have ever owned. It also looks fantastic in 1080P on a 47" TV.
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baineschile
2600
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join:2008-05-10
Sterling Heights, MI | reply to Matt
Re: Very Good Update
Do you happen to know any other technical specs that were updated? Before, it wasnt possible to stream MKVs to the xbox using media player. You can convert to AVI, but I have faced numerous problems with codec and audio synching. |
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ydoucare
join:2003-03-12
Rensselaer, IN
·Embarq
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| reply to Matt
Re: Sweet
said by Matt :said by dks7 :I got an xbox360 experience for you, how about one that doesn't 3 rings of death on you eventually, I am currently on my 6th machine, when this dies I am done. And will never buy Microsoft again. After 6 of them, I'd start suspecting the user rather than the hardware. My original 360 RRoD'd with only casual use after 2 years. Still on the 2nd one though. 6 is a little ridiculous though. |
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amungus
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join:2004-11-26
America
clubs:
| nifty!
Very cool they finally put netflix on. REALLY wish this were possible for "silver" level users, and I don't see why one must have their paid membership to access what I'm already paying for - that seems like a total scam.
Because of this, I may not even bother with netflix via the xbox. Convenience factor sounds neat, but you still have to pick movies from a regular computer, right???
I have a perfectly good laptop that has video output. It may be a better choice for me to just use that. I've done it before, and it works decently well...
If they can't/won't make this an option for "silver" level, I think that's sad. Was really hoping they might change their minds closer to release, but I guess not.
Either way, it'd be nice if there were also a better selection. The studios need to realize that this is the future... |
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magnushsi
join:2002-11-06
Cedar Springs, MI | reply to ydoucare
Re: Sweet
I've had mine for almost 2 years, casual use and have never seen a single issue with it. Guess I'm lucky... |
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