E3 2007 :"Big Surprise" for Xbox Live this October

Microsoft's representative at E3 in a press conference dedicated exclusively to details about live hinted of a major update coming this October to Xbox live. He stated that something really big would instore for October dashboard update. CheapyD, who was ...

[power of Green]

We already know IPTV is coming so what could this update be?.

[TriggerHappy]

others say, it could be the music download service.

[power of Green]

That would be great thats something XBL lacks in greatly. MS will be making other companies money but i don't care, wink wink, that would be great if what you said came true.

[TriggerHappy]

others are also talking about Microsoft's plans to make Xbox live free. Which i think is absolute BS but thats is a possibility as well

[IrishAssa]

an Internet Explorer

[Mr Murda]

If I could plug in my Zune and transfer purchased/downloaded videos (or eventually music).

Also, I'd love to see my gamertag and download history be attached to my 360, Zune, and PC. This would be huge, and I don't see why it can't happen.

[M1am1U]

video content is the one thing lacking from the Zune marketplace. It would be really nice to integrate it with the 360. Good thought.

[eLiNeS]

that would just ruin the service. You would get all types of creeps or modders making new accounts everyday modding getting banned and then they set up a new account. We get a lot from the Xbox live service and it only gets better, $50 a year is nothing. You get what you pay for.

[eLiNeS]

an integration with Microsoft Home Server that was just released to OEM yesterday. http://blogs.pcworld.com/st...

This would be a great way to store all our music, photos, movies and games on a single server and stream it to our Xbox 360. Having a Home Server connected to our 360 would mean a huge amount (1 terabyte or more) of room to fit a whole library of movies, music and games and they could all be downloaded from the 360 or the Internet and viewed from any TV in the house that has an Xbox 360 connected or from any computer or wireless device. This way instead of renting movies on the market place you can buy them as well and store them on a M$ Home Server. That would be very cool. I have been wanting something like this for a long time, I hope this is what it could be. Then they would only need a small hard drive on the Xbox 360 for caching and the server for everything else.

http://www.microsoft.com/wi...

[Cupid-Stunt]

I hope, £40 is alot for a college student lol.

I'm from the uk BTW lol... Its Newcastle (upon tyne) college.

Edit: Auron, sorry it was a bad joke. I'm no homeless guy lol. But having xbox live free would be something extra :)

[Marriot VP]

what college you from dog

[Auron]

?

[OC_MurphysLaw]

I doubt it will be free....not anytime soon atleast.

I do think music download is absolutely a possibility wiht the ability to rip to your Zune or other MP3 device.

IPTV is for sure....

I also think we could see an announcement of server support for LIVE games especially if they come out with a game like a WOW.

[scriptkiddie]

Dash board update so probbly not free.

Music, or maybe game rentals would be cool

[Xbrainer]

game rentals would be awesome but unlikely

[tplarkin7]

He also mentioned the Halo 3 replays which we can record. Thankfully, we can detatch the camera and/or view from any character. This will be a fun and addicting aspect of Halo 3. It's just icing on the cake.

[boi]

lol doubt it will become free...i mean not many people who has xbox live complains anyways so i don't see them putting a free service...but i do think its something to do with game downloads?360 games or xbox games?! maybe...

[The Real Joker]

I agree. I typically only complain about the price once a year.

[MoonDust]

Fingers crossed. LOL JK!
X07 will be cool, can't wait to see their big surprises.

You have got to love surprises.

[the greatest]

thats funny
$h!t ill go buy anther 360
for that

[Auron]

You now you want it! Heck I know I do!

Edit: Wow how can someone dissagree with me? so I'm not telling the truth about myself or what? atleast let me know why you dissagree with me.

[nobizlikesnowbiz]

That would seriously be weak as hell.

HD lesbians FTW!!!!111

[VaeVictus]

Consoles that work. Woot!

[Vfor5]

Ohhh victus. that was great. ahahaha.

[the greatest]

disney movies
clap clap clap
and halo 3 """cereal" ""
3 thumb up
MoonDust thats some funny $h!t

[MoonDust]

Master Chief Blue Plasma Balls, they are greeeaaaattt!!!!

[boi]

oo yea your right Disney movies jeez how can I forget...they did mention it on E3 conference...maybe thats the update

so yea Disney movies :D but truthfully its properly something that has to do with music ...or game downloads...

[codeazrael]

That's one hell of a way to promote the game. After all, they do it with movies and such, so why not games. Damn, I wish they'd bring Mr. T cereal back!

[Huddymonster]

They send workers to everyone's house with a 360 and they ductape 40 heat sinks to each system hoping it will not over heat.

[Auron]

send Mr.T to sorry ass fanyboy houses like yourself to kicks you in the nutts.

[candystop]

That was hilarious! Good one

[THE VIOLATOR]

"10.1 - Wow... .. Rather than that I'd rather them
send Mr.T to sorry ass fanyboy houses like yourself to kicks you in the nutts."

Ha ha - sorry Auron, SONY TOOLS dont have any nutts ! They are "WAITING" for them to drop like the rest of their games !

MASS EFFECT, HALO3, BIOSHOCK, TWO WORLDS, ASSASSIAN'S CREED, COD4, GRAND THEFT IV WITH EXTRA CONTENT, MADDEN 2008 @60FPS, GEARS OF WAR, & THE VASTLY SUPERIOR ONLINE EXPERIENCE OF XBOX LIVE - FOR THE WIN IN 2007 BABY !!!!!

[big_tim]

Web browser, replay service for non-halo viewers and/or other games.

IPTV isn't a surprise, so it has to be something else.

Edit: I hope it is a web browser. The PS3 one is a little too slow. When I am really lazy, I just check sites from my couch instead of going to the computer. MS version would run faster, hopefully.

[codeazrael]

One question I do have though is with a browser being integrated, is it possible to give you console a virus if you go to the wrong site?

[Balance]

as wii owners the flash virus will allow for arbitrary code execution on your wii... probably why ms never included a browser in the 360. honestly if i want to surf the web i will us the pc so this feature is so so... oh and it isn't disney movies, those showed up on the marketplace the day after they announced it.

[binard328]

Although I don't think that they're going to change the price structure with a Dashboard update. I don't think an update is needed to put Disney movies on it. What it is? Who knows. They'll probably hype this up and it'll be some stupid little Live Arcade update.

In other words, I'm not getting excited.

[razer]

I'm sure it's nothing most people would want.. Something to fill somebodies pockets full of money and drain more cash from their customer base.

If it's a music service GOOD LUCK! Nobody needs a freakin iTUNES rip-off on their game console. I'm hoping it's somethign truly innovative that makes the system more fun, not another way for me to spend money via my 360.

http://hideapod.com/

[SofaKingReetodded]

that leaves people scratching their heads when you rabidly defend the box. What's your deal?? you talk truth in 360 threads and sound like an xbot in PS3 threads.

[Jeremy Gerard]

people like you sicken me, why would you complain about more services offered, if it is a crappy service that no one wants, then it will not fill anyones pockets because as you said no one wants it, if it does fill pockets then it is a service a bunch of people wanted, thus you are an idiot. You act like someone is forcing you to buy the sh*t like Sony did bluray. You people who act like MS is so alone in their desire to make money are morons, what do you think any of these people are in business for? not just M$; and news flash commie, there is nothing wrong with making money!!!! its called capitalism.

[razer]

#13.1 - I know it probably seems like I'm "rabidly defeding the box" but there has been a lot of unwarrented bashing on the 360 and I do find myself defending it often. I own both a PS3 and 360 and I see the good and bad in both. Ever since MS's last 2 "Big announcements" I've learned not to get my hopes up. I am all for any kind of improvement.. But if it's going to cost me more $$$ then forget it. I take it you are a Sony only user from your comments? I would like to see something really exciting come from MS on the scale of HOME. Not to say a clone of HOME but something innovative and fresh (and free). I really admire that in Sony, they are really trying to put some fresh idea's out there when it comes to consoles and they seem to have a loyalty to gamers that I don't see in MS as much, maybe that comes from being the underdog atm. But I ask myself if HOME were on MS would we be paying for it like an arcade game?

@13.2 - You sure are good at the name calling fella. Like I hoped to imply in my original message that I am all for something new just as long as it's not something I have to pay for. You call me a communist, hell I don't mind paying for Live while others have it free, I know it's far superior and I even grab occasional DLC, XBLA, etc. But I am not going to tow the company line. MS has enough marketplace, it's starting to feel more like a QVC than a game console. I want to see some innovation from the market leader that breaths some excitement into it besides looking like a console version of a strip mall. I feel like a boiling frog, I've noticed McDonalds ad's on my dash, Doritos, etc. more & more. They try to cleverly disguise the "blow" of having ads by throwing a bone like gamerpic, theme or something but it's on the edge of being irrelevant to gaming(maybe I'm old fashion). But I digress.. Bring on the big surprises!

edited my post for content.

[power of Green]

I forgot about that Somebody mentioned that it could be a possiblity it would make sense coming from MSFT. I think it was Major Nelson durring E3 i can't even remember who interviewed Major Nelson.

EDIT: I think it was Kevin P. that interviewed Major Nelson.

I see there is some PS3 fans in here mentioning the defective 360's as if that has something to do with a major! XBL update thats "as big as Video market place this goes for the 360 fans also saying its probably nothing big when the news post clearly states from a Quote from a MS guy that the update is huge in scale rivaling the scope of video marketplace.

[Hayabusa 117]

It probably isn't going to be that big, like all the "big announcements".

[socomnick]

probably clan support on xbox live so you can have seperate friends list for clans and for regular friends.

[G_CodeMonkey]

While Home will have the feature of meeting up with several folks, chatting and jumping into a game, M$ needs to add this. I should be able to "ring" several on my friends list (or clan list) and propose a game of Gears, start it up and jump right in, no matter what they're doing. gCM

[pwnsause]

Zune+XBL= Music Marketplace/XBL arcade in your hand
remember when MS said you will be able to play games on zune, there you go.

[ArduousAndy]

if the xbl arcade games can be played on the zune

But how would it play out since the zune does not have that many buttons to play with?

What I would really want is the zune to have its on market place so i can download game videos.

But one things for sure we will find out in about 2 months since this stuff is usually leaked a month in advance.

[zonetrooper5]

Well it could be IPTV, a music download service, more content? etc. Halo 3 maps lol.

[Mike134nl]

Either way probably another way for Microsoft to get some more money.

[caffman]

Oh please oh please oh please.
But it'll be IPTV and only for the US not europe.

[Darkiewonder]

Xbox Live Will Be Free Starting October. That's what I Predict.

[JIN KAZAMA]

ITS CALLED "APARTMENT", like Sony's HOME right??

@Andy: Whoa Andy is back, with the 360 still up his butt. Damn, look at your face, it must be soooo far up your butt that when you open your eyes, they glow red from the 360's RROD. Wow, you love your 360 that much huh. By the way, say hi to your tranny GF for me.

[PS3n360]

the fact that you have a naked guy as your avatar sums you up pretty nicely no need for you to open your mouth and prove you like suking d1ck.

[ArmrdChaos]

Isn't that a Second Life rip off or was it Sims? I do remember the word "Trophy" being thrown around by Sony...pretty much the same thing as ACHIEVEMENTS...don't you think?

[ArduousAndy]

ya I believe Jin is of the gay persuasion. Since all he ever does is talk about my pic and my ass.

But like I told him. One day he will learn to talk to guys and then his prince will come.

you see what I mean

[THAMMER1]

A 2pac Avatar!? You should not disrespect the man like that. Your a scrub.

[Odion]

I am Happy tu pac is dead your annoying

[boi]

woooaaa chill ...you can't say things like that at all...

[The Real Joker]

Well I guess I can't say "I am glad Biggie died also" but I am.

[Blankman]

i was gonna guess sumthin like home but that would be too much of a rip off. Possibly IPTV. Msoft inst too good at keepin secrets we will find out before hand and if we don't am pretty sure it won't be a BIG suprise

[G_CodeMonkey]

Too "cutesy" of an interface--Sony can have it. Just let me have group chat so I can call my buds and start up a game. gCM

[Rhezin]

Bet you anything it's IPTV, why wouldn't it be they've announced it awhile back, but never said anything further about it. It's IPTV

[_insane_cobra]

Community Arcade.

[Merovee]

The game world needs to stop announcing "BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS" as they normally end up being something not "major" in any way.

[the greatest]

ms pac-man

[aiphanes]

Microsoft should just supprise everybody and just do it and only announce it when its done.

[boi]

isn't the xbox a ps ripoff?

can say the samething...just pls don't say things like that...everything copies and make it their own and better...

its all the same...

[ArmrdChaos]

you can say it is all a rip off of Atari...or pong for that matter. No...my response was in reference to what Jin said and points out that EVERYBODY does copy to some extent...not just MS as he eluded to.

[power of Green]

I wouldn't think so the Xbox had PC harware in it and was designed to be online and came with a hardrive; it was a different beast where it counts the most and defines what we consider a real next-gen console today.

[Leathersoup]

Asteroids with the first new asteroid shapes in 25 years!!!

[s1lv3rw0lf]

Maybe XBL will be free, but you would have to pay for technical support or whatever.

My guess though is the update is on something else than that.

[TheMART]

It's said already...

Video Marketplace for other places then USA. Plus IPTV. Europe also. Launches about when Elite comes to Europe or just after.

[DrRage77]

i really hope their big announcement is not a music download service and arcade games for Zune through XBL, although that is the most likely considering they already announed IPTV is coming in the fall/winter.

the reason i think it is a music service is because microsoft had just released the Zune player, and had hinted that it might be capable of playing games on it, so the logical step would be for microsoft to offer a music download service, which you could then transfer the music to your Zune, along with downloadable arcade games for the Zune through XBL. since they said it could be as "video marketplace big", that would indicate to me a music marketplace feature...

personally, i wouldn't consider this a "big" announcement. it would just be another thing that takes money from our pocket, and will problaby have all sorts of restrictions, just like the stupid iTunes thing

[razer]

Exactly what I was saying except you didn't seem to offend people like I did.

+Bubble

[xTCx Death]

probably user created XNA games on XBLA maybe dedicated servers

[felidae]

they really should do xbox live for free. that would be cool!

[Jay da 2KBalla]

What if it was a home clone? That would be huge and evey sony fanboy on the planet would be in uproar. Personally, I would love for microsoft to make live free and just give everybody microsoft points to make up for already bought subscriptions but I dont think its going to happen. Here's hoping to group voice chat and possibly group video chat as well as an increase of the friends list.

And X07 is going to be huge! Damn I cant wait for the remainder of this year with the fall update, X07, and about 10-15 AAA games to get for 360 plus arcade titles this is going to be the best year of gaming.

[Eclipticus]

i would prefer it be Folding program than Home.

[Hectic_Kris]

it will be that tvthing in europe

[PS-Wii-60]

new social networking similar to Home, but I'm not sure M$ is that ambitious

its prolly a NEW LIMITED EDITION HALO 3 dashboard theme =)

[eLiNeS]

"HOME" would suck but that's just me. If you want to play dolls in a doll house, ask your sister if you could play with her and her little girl friends. Xbox live in game is social enough for me. I don't need to dance with guys with a girl aviator to have a good time. "HOME" is not what is coming, NO THANKS!!!

[felidae]

then don't do it.

[PS-Wii-60]

is that really the most you can envision from something that has as much potential as Home? Clearly, you will never be one to invent, redefine or innovate...anything!

People like you make me question human evolution =P

[BigFART]

That home isn't coming. Neither is MGS4! I'm sure M$ is going to try and pull something off though, they're gonna have to TRY and compete with home somehow. Whatever it is I'm sure all you xbots are gonna talk it up over and over...Thats ok, you guys need something to talk about besides halo, right?

[fuzz06]

i dont care what it is, i'm excited already

[Eclipticus]

well since they said a big surprise for the dashboard i doubt it will be free service.
Perhaps a tab for Internt Explorer, maybe videochat through messenger?
or perhaps, xbox1 games shown on the recent playlist...but that wouldnt be that big, but cooll nonetheless.

[THAMMER1]

Um...the secret update is I don't know.

[Audiggity]

Sony fanboys need to chill; after E3 it's obvious that we all own solid systems. Each with pros and cons. To the guy who said all we have is Halo, you should seriously do a little more research.

My guess for the update:

Allowing people with movie rental services (either NetFlix or Blockbuster) to stream movies to their console using their current account. It would give 360 owners a reason to join one of those movie services, and it would give users of one of the movie services to get a 360.

[ArmrdChaos]

Always good for a bubble.

[xTCx Death]

i seriously hope its not home. im still not impressed by that second life rip-off. i dont want to be searching threw the home stuff just to get togather with friends and game..

[Mr VideoGames]

maby its Xbox Home lol Better then Playstation Home! why?...CAUSE XBOX 360 RULES!!!

[UnDone14]

they finally allow users to create content and allow them to sell it like they had originally envisioned and talked about in '05? Now THAT would be awesome....BUT unlikely.

[iceice123]

They are still working on that, legal issues, though.

[stereojnky]

my elite will blow up after this update! No seriously, I don't understand why everyone complains about live being $50 a year thats less than 5 bucks a month. when you buy your first card start saving $1.25 every week and you will have it by the time you need to renew!

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Addicted gamers like us will debate it untill hell freezes over and ofcourse it will be copied by the other guys.

Internet Explorer, I hope not i don't want malware, spyware or a virus on my 360. Unless they can make it where cookies are stored on the servers and not on your hardrive.

[Numark]

I honestly hope it doesn't become free. It is well worth the 50 dollars, and as a free service, I think it would start to lack. No offense to PS3 owners, but xbox live is far superior if you ever play it, and that is why it cost money.

you get what you pay for, so i hope i continue to pay more.

[FreedomReign]

Youtube for Halo, and hopefully all other titles.

[tonsoffun]

I hope it would be that Live wil become free, but there is no chance for that.

It is not that I don't mind paying for it, but it is so full of advertising already, why should I pay for adverts?

Anyhoo, it is most likely the IPTV/european movie downloads. Possibly dedicated servers.

BUT as always, the 'big surprises' usually end up being a big letdown, but that's just me.

[DirtyRat]

Group Chat or a chatroom/home style feature would really add to XBL and help people meet new gamers.

A Web Browser would also be handy.

[God of Gaming]

The only thing I can think of is a group lobby where you can gather with friends, chat and then pull the "party" over to a game. Similar to how Home will do that but without having to log into something like Home. Just have it on the dashboard... maybe even have extra areas for your personal Community... that would be cool...

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Group chat or group chat with video would be a nice addition to Live thats for sure. Never know what MS has up their sleeve, it is the biggest season of the year for consoles.