It looks like the rumors were right; Microsoft announced in their E3 press conference that the Xbox 360’s dashboard will be getting a makeover as well as an avatar system this fall. The new dashboard interface is designed to be simpler and more streamlined than the current dashboard, replacing the current blades system with 3D slides. Microsoft is also releasing a 3D avatar system for the Xbox 360, much like the ones seen for Nintendo’s Miis and PlayStation’s Home.
The Xbox 360’s avatars will be user customizable to look how you like, and will be tied to your GamerCard. A new feature with this dashboard update includes Live Party, which will let you and up to 8 friends (represented by their avatars) create a “room” where you will be able to do things like chat, share photos, and launch directly into games as a group.
Also announced is Primetime, which will let you play games integrated with your avatar and compete for real prizes. Announced games include 1 vs 100 and Uno Rush.
Image courtesy of Xbox 360 Fanboy
Comments: (8)
Michael on Mon, Jul 14th, 2008 at 04:26 PM
sweeeet
Roger on Mon, Jul 14th, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I find it rather amusing that the “new” Xbox live looks about 90 degrees like the PS3’s XMB. 
dogerfan on Mon, Jul 14th, 2008 at 06:25 PM
it does kind of look like the ps3 but a little better.
dogerfan on Mon, Jul 14th, 2008 at 06:26 PM
hey did I understand right, we can make little people like on the Wiis?
Cody on Tue, Jul 15th, 2008 at 01:29 AM
wow when thats all i wanna know is when cause i am psyched
Michael on Tue, Jul 15th, 2008 at 08:04 AM
me too I can’t wait!!!!!!!!
Fatetality on Tue, Jul 15th, 2008 at 08:06 AM
what I relly want to Know how this will chang the dashboard while playing a game. I gess Microsoft is relly using ther ownrship of Rare becuse even those thes Mii’s ecuse me Avitars is made by them. They better think of a better name for them like 36me’s or ssome thing ore inventive
Derezzed on Tue, Jul 15th, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Yes, Roger, and the XMB interface resemles Microsoft’s Media Center interface.
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