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Xbox Dashboard Getting a FaceLift

Posted on July 16th, 2008 in Console/Platform-Related, Videos.
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What happens when you combine the sleek PS3 dashboard interface with avatars from the Wii? The new Xbox dashboard revealed this week at E3. Check out the video:

I’m not sure how I feel about the avatars. I mean, I had fun with them on the Wii… but the Wii is supposed to be cutesy with family games and classics. I’m not sure what kind of mood it would set to see a doe eyed avatar before I play Gears of War II. But who knows… Microsoft could be onto something big here. Everyone gets sick of the Wii avatars about a month after they start messing with them. The trivia games, photo sharing, movie watching and chatting functionality are all things the Wii didn’t have. I’ve long been a supporter of the Xbox way and I believe that if anyone can do it right, they can.

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Meh. I like all the other changes, but I could definitely live without a Mii.

I guess it’s good for the kiddies though.

Left by Ted on July 16th, 2008

I have a couple sisters who have been wanting Wiis for a while. After the Microsoft press conference, I emailed them and suggested that the 360 might actually interest them more now. The avatars are a small part of that, but it’s mostly about the sort of games MS is coming out with now and the Netflix deal. One of my sisters already told me she’s changed her mind and plans on buying a 360 now.

Not everyone who likes the Wii has already bought one. Microsoft might be coaxing over a lot of those folks even without gamers like me suggesting it.

Left by Aaron on July 16th, 2008

Aaron: Nice info. Microsoft may have found a way to sway people away from the Wii. Especially with the casual gamer-friendly Netflix partnership.

Left by The Game Dame on July 17th, 2008

Avatars that look like Miis.. I think I like the Home Avatars better. Whether we’ll ever get Home or not is something else entirely.

Left by BlackIce on July 17th, 2008

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