skummgummigubbe Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Microsoft opens public beta for next Xbox 360 dashboard update, kills Points system Microsoft is opening up a public beta for its next Xbox 360 dashboard update. Larry Hryb (Major Nelson) posted details of the beta on Friday, noting that the update will include performance updates and the ability to use currency instead of Microsoft Points. Testers will be able to sign up to the program from the home hub of the existing Xbox dashboard. Like previous betas, Microsoft is requesting that testers sign a non-disclosure agreement to prevent leaks and details of the dashboard testing. The Verge previously learned that Microsoft is planning to refresh its Xbox interface with smaller Live Tiles in preparation for the Xbox One console alongside support for gift cards and currency. The final update is expected to arrive in August. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconShelf Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 How do we sign up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Testers will be able to sign up to the program from the home hub of the existing Xbox dashboard. Tells you there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconShelf Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Stupid me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I cannot wait for this update as It replaces MS points with currency so now I can buy the amount of ms points I want not a extra 200 I don't need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 seems pretty stupid.Keep MSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'm slightly concerned about what they mentioned in the terms of use agreement, it was something along the lines of there being a risk that your xbox could system fail while in a beta. That would suck considering mines and LE console and I dropped like $350 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 seems pretty stupid. Keep MSP. why would you want that ....here is a real story of what happened to a friend of mine with msp he was getting state of decay made by undead labs so he buys 1000 points to get it at this time he has got 500 points and so he get it he is 100 off it so he has to pay another 4 pounds to get it if he did not have msp then he could just get the amount he wanted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 why would you want that ....here is a real story of what happened to a friend of mine with msp he was getting state of decay made by undead labs so he buys 1000 points to get it at this time he has got 500 points and so he get it he is 100 off it so he has to pay another 4 pounds to get it if he did not have msp then he could just get the amount he wanted True, but I use the extra or leftover points to get some other stuff... Like when you only have 7 tickets left at a carnival, you spend 2 tickets on the Rubber spider, 1 ticket on a pencil topper, 3 tickets on the very small teddy bear, and you can use the last ticket to get that cool looking, Foam hand that says #1. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Orbis Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think there's supposed to be a refreshed UI... lol if any of those anonymous leakers that break the agrrement with MS decide to leak it on YouTube, make me the first viewer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 True, but I use the extra or leftover points to get some other stuff... Like when you only have 7 tickets left at a carnival, you spend 2 tickets on the Rubber spider, 1 ticket on a pencil topper, 3 tickets on the very small teddy bear, and you can use the last ticket to get that cool looking, Foam hand that says #1. lol yes but here's another example that happened to me yesterday I wanted to buy some dlc I had 70 points but I saw the dlc was 80 points so they expect me to pay 4 pounds for a extra 10 points also the ps4 and xbox one are coming soon and as of right now I don't want any dlc everything I wanted I brought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconShelf Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Not everyone has a card to pay with, MSP is easier to do with people who do not have a credit card. In other words, no more DLC for me as my mum doesn't care about buying games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I would of thought Microsoft will do cards like PS3 where you buy cards with a monitory value, otherwise what's the point? On a side not the beta is rolling out today for people who signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I would of thought Microsoft will do cards like PS3 where you buy cards with a monitory value, otherwise what's the point? On a side not the beta is rolling out today for people who signed up. They do have cards, those are what I use to buy stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 They do have cards, those are what I use to buy stuff the conversation is about MSP changing to cash, the conversation was about some people not having credit cards, I KNOW they have MSP cards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 i have the update and i se no bigg diferance, i see it to be better, if need like 10 MSP i must but 800 MSP. insted of youst play the actualy money fore it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAtStateFarm Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 The Halo 4 Champions Bundle is 800 MS, I just bought 800 to save until then. Will I be forced to update before I buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 The Halo 4 Champions Bundle is 800 MS, I just bought 800 to save until then. Will I be forced to update before I buy it? not if you dont have aplied to the beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAtStateFarm Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 not if you dont have aplied to the beta When is the official update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 When is the official update? closer to the XBON's release this is a "beta" so the official deal is not to far away, but expect months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 the conversation is about MSP changing to cash, the conversation was about some people not having credit cards, I KNOW they have MSP cards Sorry got a little confused about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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