Xbox 360
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The Xbox 360 is the second game console produced by Microsoft Corporation and is the successor to the original Xbox.
360's Holiday Lineup
In the fall, microsoft will be updating the 360 in a way that will reintroduce it to the market, and while some people are weary of the changes, I think they will bring great times to us all. Here is a nice rundown of some of the things to expect!
Avatars
Rare has done what they do best, take something nintendo made popular and improve it, the avatars will function similar to the miis found on the wii, but with superior graphics and integration into the xbox platform.
Dashboard
The dashboard will see an entirely different, faster interface which is meant to accomodate content and usability far better. Note that themes and gamerpics still work!
Guide
The guide will now be a mini version of the 360s current dashboard, with all the functions it used to have with a more responsive use of the memory! You can launch games from it in the xbox live arcade for example, making things more seemless.
Primetime
Coming soon, microsoft will be launching primetime, this is a channel that will have gameshows turned into games that make use of the avatars. They will 'broadcast' at specific times like a real gameshow, and have prizes that can be won for real! Another innovative step towards drawing in the casual market.
Netflix
While the system already has microsofts video marketplace, their partnership with netflix will now allow people who have netflix accounts to turn their 360s into a netflix movie playing box, and since it's stream based you don't even need a harddrive upgrade! Expect this partnership to expand the netflix content a ton!
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