How do you like the apps on the new dashboard?

Or, if you actually have something positive to say, I would like to hear that too. Usually I don't care about these updates as they often add functionality and may even look cooler. This update is so terrible, I want to remove it and and use the old one. Is that even possible?

-I'll start on a positive note, the integration of the kinect is really cool... until you use it. On a side note, am I the only one that notices the xbox struggles when the kinect is plugged in?

-I love the new advertisment window right when I turn on my xbox!

-It is awesome that the bing bar does not search the internet, at all; or work with voice commands.

-When I use Netflix, it takes almost twice as long to load now. Also, when I select a TV series it starts playing the first episode while I try and choose the one I want to watch.

-Now, when I stream videos from my computer, I can't watch them in their original size. Now I have to choose between letterbox widescreen and stretch. The original size choice is gone.

I have only been using the new dashboard for about 15 minutes. I'll be back on the forums to add more things I love about the update soon. What do you Gamespotters think?

yeah, cloud storage aside (which is actually pretty nice), this update is just plain awful. Why the hell are we paying for xbl when they're running ads all over the place now. they didnt back when it was the blades dashboard so the fee made sense. This is just taking advantage

I think that the new dash is well organized and I don't have any major complaints except, I hate the new Netflix layout, it is absolutely awful. And it's cluttered with a lot of things that I don't care about, like advertisments.

yeah, cloud storage aside (which is actually pretty nice), this update is just plain awful. Why the hell are we paying for xbl when they're running ads all over the place now. they didnt back when it was the blades dashboard so the fee made sense. This is just taking advantage

REforever101

I am still on the fence about cloud storage and I probably will be for years. I love the ease of use and ability to not have a physical storage device. My only concern is when I don't have access to the internet and I want to play a game. If I don't have a physical storage device with the game on it then I am S.O.L. For now I will always keep a backup. It really is cool though,to have cloud storage.

I have no complaints, although I don't use Netflix (Apple TV for that) and I don't stream from my PC (TV and Apple TV do that), and I don't own a Kinect. I like the new layout, the ads are a bit less intrusive (about half the size that they used to be) and I can see the entire contents of what used to be a row on screen at once, which is great. It also just looks cleaner. And the blades in the Guide menu work just as they did before, which is fine as that's what I use to access most of my stuff anyway and they were perfectly functional.DJ_Lae

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yeah, cloud storage aside (which is actually pretty nice), this update is just plain awful. Why the hell are we paying for xbl when they're running ads all over the place now. they didnt back when it was the blades dashboard so the fee made sense. This is just taking advantage

magicalclick

I am still on the fence about cloud storage and I probably will be for years. I love the ease of use and ability to not have a physical storage device. My only concern is when I don't have access to the internet and I want to play a game. If I don't have a physical storage device with the game on it then I am S.O.L. For now I will always keep a backup. It really is cool though,to have cloud storage.

FYI, you don't need to be online to use Cloud Storage locally. It works as same as WL Mesh. You only need to be online before you go to your friend's house, to make sure you saves are uploaded.

Maybe I am confused about something to do with the cloud, but I think I got it.

Yes, you missed the point. Cloud Storage is just like your HDD, they are physicallylocated in your HDD. When you are not online, everything is in your HDD's folder called Cloud, and that's it. When you are online, your files under your HDD's Cloud folder will be uploaded (extra copy)to the servers. But, you always have the original copy in your HDD.

magicalclick

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My point is that if my friend doesn't have internet access then we can't get my saves. If my internet access goes out(it happens often) and I want to play, I can't access the my game saves unless they are backed up physically. Unless I am missing something.magicalclick

Yes, you missed the point. Cloud Storage is just like your HDD, they are physicallylocated in your HDD. When you are not online, everything is in your HDD's folder called Cloud, and that's it. When you are online, your files under your HDD's Cloud folder will be uploaded (extra copy)to the servers. But, you always have the original copy in your HDD.

Edit- it looks like, your edit partially answered my new post

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-It is awesome that the bing bar does not search the internet, at all; or work with voice commands.

Xbox does not have a web browser, so that's the point to access WWW when you cannot visit the website? You can Xbox Bing Halo. There should be like Xboxt Sort or Xbox Flip To Right, I haven't try those yet.

I dont mind but i hate that they put the ads all around i agree with you on that. but other wise idont care as long as i have netflix and i can still plat games im fine with it.

It just sucks. The whole layout and every thing. Not being able to sort my games and ish. I wish we could chose between the old blades and this new stuff cause their new UI's suck.silentnightmere

it's a big update... there will be issues. it is not cutting anyone's gaming 100%. few disconnects but 5 secs later sign back in. Issues should be fixed in the coming days... bing is work with voice. say xbox bing w/e. netflix just got more confusing... i can't stand when you on a movie title 2 secs later THE MOST random pic pops up in it' placek2theswiss

My only real complaint is the the prohibiting of class action lawsuits we had to agree to in the TOS. If you didn't read it, or aren't familiar w/it here's an article from IGN detailing the issue. .. . .LINK . . . .

http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/12/07/new-xbox-live-terms-of-service-prevents-class-action-lawsuits

[QUOTE="silentnightmere"]It just sucks. The whole layout and every thing. Not being able to sort my games and ish. I wish we could chose between the old blades and this new stuff cause their new UI's suck.gatsbythepig

Agreed I think its super clunky. I was trying to work my way to games but kept going down and over it was weird. I guess we'll get used to it like you said. and the X button is still the best thing ever lol.

My only real complaint is the the prohibiting of class action lawsuits we had to agree to in the TOS. If you didn't read it, or aren't familiar w/it here's an article from IGN detailing the issue. .. . .LINK . . . .

http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/12/07/new-xbox-live-terms-of-service-prevents-class-action-lawsuits

HilbillyRokstar

Speaking of games, shouldn't the very first option on the menu be games? Not bing. Not home. Not social. Not video. Games should be the first thing listed, and include the game that's in the tray, like Overlord93 wrote.

also there isnt a party feature on netflix anymore.

The background

my only complaint is with netflix and how you have to start watching something before you can choose between the different episodes which is quite dumb and makes it take longer to get to what you want to see for no reason. Other than that though i have no complaints.

After reading everyones feedback I have to say that I am not looking forward to download. Seems to me MS has lost their way with this one.

[QUOTE="silentnightmere"]It just sucks. The whole layout and every thing. Not being able to sort my games and ish. I wish we could chose between the old blades and this new stuff cause their new UI's suck.gatsbythepig

it's a big update... there will be issues. it is not cutting anyone's gaming 100%. few disconnects but 5 secs later sign back in. Issues should be fixed in the coming days... bing is work with voice. say xbox bing w/e. netflix just got more confusing... i can't stand when you on a movie title 2 secs later THE MOST random pic pops up in it' placek2theswiss

i don't care for it. i can still play my games and that's all that matters.

Aside from getting randomly kicked from LIVE after I change games since the update, the update is not that bad.

I'll just post what I said in the other Update thread.

Honestly, I love it.

Let me preface that a little bit by saying I have a Windows Phone 7 and a Kinect, this update added full integration both voice and gesture control with every app and everything on the dashboard for kinect. I have been waiting for that for a long time and it works flawlessly, voice control is fast and seamless.

As far as the Windows Phone aspect, they added a Xbox Companion app to the WP7 marketplace that allows you to control your xbox, hulu/netflix, etc.. allows you to fast launch games and apps, use the bing search, purchase and start downloads, when you're watching a show or movie you can quickly pull up a synopsis/cast, and all other movies the cast members have been in. All in all very cool stuff.

I also really like the beacons, and the Metro UI is good looking to me.

The voice commands while really cool are limited, I go into certain area's of the dashboard and have to change to controller, and Bing search dosen't work for me

But over all I like it

Couldn't find the Indie games section... on one menu the larger window displayed "Indie Games" but when I selected that option it took me to the new Arcade game screen.

Definitely not a fan. I hate the layout, I hate that the important functions get tiny windows that are 25% the size of the giant advertising windows that dominate dashboard space, and I hate the slow speed with which it populates all of its windows.

i love it, i have my pc on all the time so i really have no need for the bing bar, i dont use netflix so i have no complaints there, and it works exactly like the zune software (which is a good thing)

I'm good with the new update. I like the way the store browses better now. I hated the way the last update worked with the store. If I am looking to buy an add on or even an avatar prop. I want to see what the add on looks like. The new update seems to be more organized and cleaner looking.

I do think cloud storage should be available to all Xbox owners, not just Gold members. It would be a nice selling point for Xbox for sure.

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I know there is a learning curve with all updates, but this one feels kind of steep and the UI seems clunky(if that's a word). I agree, for the most part as I don't like it, but I bet we'll get more used to it. We always have the middle 'x' button for the guide. [QUOTE="k2theswiss"]it's a big update... there will be issues. it is not cutting anyone's gaming 100%. few disconnects but 5 secs later sign back in. Issues should be fixed in the coming days... bing is work with voice. say xbox bing w/e. netflix just got more confusing... i can't stand when you on a movie title 2 secs later THE MOST random pic pops up in it' placek2theswiss

The layout is ok...personally I dont like it compared to what we had.I don't like however that they decided to ditch nearly all the things that I was wanting for the update for lanuch.....WHERE IS MY YOUTUBE.mrsniper83

"Dumb down" look that fails to help "simplify" even for the targeted audience that it was suppose to help. "Ads" yea thanks, I love ads. "Video-apps" *facepalm*. R U Serious, we relly need tis crap? Does everting nee 2 b like iphone apple?

I really like the update,no complaints here.