Why does every body hate Avatars?

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#1 Dillon12221
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I personally love all the new updates...the Avatars are awesome because you can finally make something that looks like you...I think people that don't like it, do not want to take the time to make themselves...Thank god no more gamerpics...the party system looks amazing also. So tell me why you hate the new systems that everybody is complaining about? unless you like them like me...then tell me why you like it.

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#2 raze182
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I don't have a problem with avatars in principle, but it's the cartoonish, kidsy look to them that I don't like.
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#3 i_noseworthy
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Why? Let's see... They're childish and look really stupid, it's hard to be a 30-something gamer and take it seriously when your avatar looks like a cheaply made 3d anime character... It's all another cash grab on ms's part. Think 80 points is bad for a freaking gamerpic? Just wait, i'd love to see what they charge for a single customization item for the avatars. But the biggest thing is, why are they even necessary? Having a 3d avatar will in no way enrich my gaming experience. It's just another bunch of garbage to clog up my hard drive. Those are a couple of reasons...
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#4 ArmoredAshes
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i think the updates are a little over due...i mean the idea of being able to have a private chat with more than just one person isnt that revolutionary....shoulda been done a while ago
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#5 GrammarKills
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I have no problem with the avatars. Its not like the Xbox 360 is going to have bad games because it now has avatars.
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#6 Legendaryscmt
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Too kiddish.
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#7 SamcottsPSWii60
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I like them. Yeah maybe they look childish, but that doesn't bother me, and I think if people are upset because of this, then they themselves are being immature. It is a nice addition to Live.
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#8 Darcstudios
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all them gamerpictures were brought for nothing now
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#9 Kuruuze
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I also think it's just a bit too kiddy, and it's obviously not a very original idea. So gamer pics can't be used anymore? That would kind of suck considering I paid for some gamer pics.
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#10 Hikaru_Isamu
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I never payed a dime for gamerpics, so I don't care either way. I agree with i_noseworthy about HDD space. I imagine the new avatars and menu take up a decent chunk of memory.
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#11 gamerfreak1991
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Childish, an exact rip-off of the Mii's on the Wii. I think that 360 should just update the dashboard but minus the avatars and keep the gamer pics.
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#12 kgfreak
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i was never stupid enough to spend money on gamerpics so i dont have a problem with the change and when i first saw the avatars i had to get up and grab a pop, i couldnt stay sitting. i think everyone will warm up to them eventually but for now the haters will hate and the lovers will love, i can agree with cartoony look tho, maybe a more rock bandish style would have been better idk.
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#13 40_GLOCC
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I personaly have no problem becuase I only bought about 2 gamerpic packs and 1 theme and i had my 360 sense 2007, I like the new dashboard and the avatars, but there is going to be one problem we are probably going to have to pay to get the extra Clothing, shoes etc......
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#14 nate_c-12
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xbox has always marketed to the hardcore gamer. this is just childish, to see a mii-like avatar popping up while playing gears 2? avatars and xbox dont fit togther.
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#15 DrummerDude1010
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I think they are a great idea, but they will have to refund people for the money on gamerpics.
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#16 SirNicoli
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maybe because they look extremely lame, or maybe its because their new update is completley ripping off the wii and sony's home ideas. and also the new homescreen is exactly like the XMB from sony just reversed!!! does anyone realize that?? instead of different options going laterally, and the content going up and down [ Sony's XMB ] xbox has the options going up and down and the content going sidde to side. GOOD ONE MICROSOFT! but im sure no one will ever diss microsoft for that.

o yeah and did anyone realize that Lips is exactly like singstar??? and your in the movies uses some of the same minigames of the ORIGINAL PS2 Playstaion eye???

i have to admit, they did flex their corporate muscle in their press conference.

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#17 qcmatt
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is a good idea if i can take a web cam to make a picture like Rainbow six
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#18 nick_manthe
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I personally hate the avatars,btw will I be able to keep my gamer picture?If not whats gonna happen to them?
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#19 XxSTILL_BORNxX
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Because they want to look cool.
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#20 Lord_Polverston
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They do look kind of infantile and memory might be an issue but I appreciate the fact that microsoft are trying to mix things up a bit
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#21 sonj
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  • GUYS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD YOU WILL STILL BEABLE TO USE THE GAMERPICS THAT YOU BOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I keep seeing people say they are bummed for buying them but you will still beable to use them....

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#22 Mosquite
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It does not really matter for me but still I think that I will miss the current dashboard. It was just so clear and simple. (In here Europe we don't even have advertising on dashboard like u in USA and Asia...) Simpler=Better Dull>Flashy
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#23 Wardemon50
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They said themes and gamerpics will STILL work. I think I read it on Larry Hyrb's blog.
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#24 buzzguy
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Unlike some of my other 30-something peers who refuse to lighten-up, I like the idea of avatars. I've been staring at the same dashboard and gamerpics for almost 3 years now. I'm looking forward to the change!
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#25 DoomZaW
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I personally love all the new updates...the Avatars are awesome because you can finally make something that looks like you...I think people that don't like it, do not want to take the time to make themselves...Thank god no more gamerpics...the party system looks amazing also. So tell me why you hate the new systems that everybody is complaining about? unless you like them like me...then tell me why you like it.

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#26 ag1002
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It's like they're advertising the 360 to someone's mom now...
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#27 jashah17
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I personally like the idea. The avatars look much better then the miis. I Dont mind designing one for my account then i will leave it. As long as the Avatars do not start appearing in our games i understand the party games but as long as if when i play my shooters i am not my Dorky avatar i do not care.

On top of this we will also be able to have the netflix feature. I have said for the longest time the future of the Movie/Tv market is digital and this will help push it. I think it was a pretty big oversight that you will be able to watch Netflix movies with people in your party. Iam leaving for the military this week. I watch alot of movies with family and friends. This netflix service is just what i needed.

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#28 ag1002
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It does not really matter for me but still I think that I will miss the current dashboard. It was just so clear and simple. (In here Europe we don't even have advertising on dashboard like u in USA and Asia...) Simpler=Better Dull>FlashyMosquite


No, dashboard advertisements are only on 18+ accounts. Europe probably has it all the same.
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#29 FUBAR24
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meh i dont car either way. I just wish microsoft was a little more originall. i mean they look like Miis except all their body parts are connected to eachother
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#30 DoomBringer2010
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Your really only going to see them when your on your dashboard.Or looking at your gamercard.What is the big deal.Just put it to where your game starts automatically.