Spring Dashboard Update is Available
The next time you sign on to Xbox Live you’ll be prompted to download the latest console update. Many of you have been waiting for the new Windows Live Messenger integration as well as the other cool features.
- Chat via instant messenger with up to 20 contacts in a single conversation, and have up to six different conversations at the same time with people on PCs, mobile phones and other Xbox 360 consoles.
- Instant message while playing games, listening to music or watching movies or TV shows downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
- View at a glance if friends on Windows Live Messenger have gamertags and add them to a unified friends list.
- Utilize the virtual keyboard on the Xbox 360 to text chat or connect a USB keyboard to the console. Launching later this summer, the Xbox 360 text-input device accessory will connect directly to the controller to support instant messaging.
Here’s an image of the new tray details that not only identify the game you’re playing, but gives you a summary of the Achievements you’ve gained in the game.
The wait is over! Get more details about the Spring Dashboard Update here.
May 9th, 2007 at 6:29 am
Have played with it for 3 hours a wonderful update kudos to MS no problem here.MSN messenger just got a new life and by the way I downloaded the GRAW 2 new pack then I downloaded the GRAW update and can say it took less than 10 minutes and by the way the dashboard is fast as lightning plus the visuals look sharper
May 9th, 2007 at 7:12 am
The update is great and the download time is like night and day in my opinion. Just got my messenger so im able to be added to your list now Thumpthis LOL.
May 9th, 2007 at 7:24 am
good deal Rhyme.
May 9th, 2007 at 7:40 am
[...] asking how to get that cool little chat window feature you’ve seen on images detailing the Spring Dashboard Update. Not sure what I mean? Here’s an image of the chat [...]
May 9th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Messaging people is pretty painful at the moment, so I can’t wait to get that controller add-on.
May 9th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
how much is the add-on? How much is a USB keyboard = $15
I rather get a keyboard, that text add-on will drain my batteries!
May 10th, 2007 at 11:30 am
The 360 definitely got a ‘facelift’. Almost makes me feel like i’m playing on a whole new system with the amount of details upgraded.