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New Highlights for the Xbox 360 Dashboard

A sleek recent aspect for the Xbox 360 Dashboard went live yesterday evening, but this update is more than just a pretty face.  It comes with brand new functionality and new applications to enhance the whole Xbox Live experience.

If you tried to sign on last night, chances  are that getting the update wasn’t as easy  as it should’ve been.  Complaints were flooding on Twitter, citing sign-in errors and failed  update downloads.

Here are the key takeaways of Xbox 360’s new updates:

The Look:
 Horizontal is the latest  vertical.  The previous dash organized  sections of the marketplace vertically. You couldn’t see every  sector, but had to scroll through to find what you were looking for.  Right now, each  section is labeled horizontally at the top of the screen making it a breeze to distinguish the section you’re looking for.

The brand new format looks cleaner and feels more responsive  than its predecessor.  All features or specials can be viewed in one place in each  section.  No more scrolling to see what  Xbox is pushing in the spotlight or game tab.  It’s all there in one place to look at for each section.


Bing Search:
Thanks to the new Bing Search, you can search the full marketplace by entering a keyword.  It’s also a nice tool to search for things on your Xbox’s hard drive.

Bing Search as wellworks with Kinect’s voice commands.  More on the new Dash’s Kinect functionality below.

Kinect Functionality: 
The system update is also said to improve  enhance Kinect functionality, and the new dash is made to work seamlessly with the movement control device.  Swiping between  tabs is simple, quick, and responsive.  It’s a substantial  development from the last dashboard’s “Kinect mode” in both appearance  and ease-of-use.

More is available with voice commands, compared to the previous Kinect-enabled Dash thanks to the update.  The Bing Search can be controlled just by voice.  You can say “Xbox,” “Bing,” followed by whatever  it is that you want to search for.


Beacons, Facebook, and Twitter:
Beacons publish to your friends what you are doing.  If you want to publicize an achievement, or ask all your friends to join you in a game, you can do so with beacons. Beacons also tell you when friends jump onto a game that you are playing, instead than just telling you who’s playing when you enter.

New Facebook and Twitter integration allows you to put up achievements to your Facebook wall or Twitter timeline without leaving  your recent present game.


Cloud Storage:
Cloud storage is a new, free feature with the new Xbox Live Dashboard.  Every  Xbox Live Gold member gets 512 MB of cloud storage for free.  The cloud storage works like any physical memory unit.  You can save games to the cloud and then access  the files on any Xbox 360.  Transferring existing save data to the cloud is possible, too.

There is currently no option to purchase additional cloud storage, but it might be possible very soon.

Xbox LIVE update causing troubles for some users

The most recent Xbox LIVE revise rolled out yesterday with several users are now reporting connection errors.

Game zone reports that some users were experiencing connection errors after downloading the Xbox LIVE update. One user reported, "Hello, I just updated my Xbox 360 250GB Slim console and right now, it won't connect to Xbox Live at all. I try to connect and it signs me in ten a pop-up about asking if I want the addition security with the requirement to put my ID password in each time I sign in pops up. I say no I don't and then it returns to the sign in screen previously signing me out again. I tried once more this time saying 'yes' and got the same result."

Major Nelson tweeted, "Some Xbox LIVE members are receiving a connection error when signing in to LIVE. We are aware of the subject and the team is working it!"

According to the Xbox LIVE status page, all LIVE services are up and running. The single app experiencing problems is EPIX.

OXM reports that the Xbox LIVE updates will transform the Xbox 360 dashboard, allowing users to use Kinect voice control and navigate through a Metro-based interface. Windows 7 phones and Windows 8 are as well built around Metro, tying the platforms and products together.

Check out screenshots and read more on the Xbox LIVE update here.

How to Maintain Clean an Xbox 360

Microsoft's disclaimer pertaining to your Xbox 360 states that if you open, temper, or strip the warranty seal, your Xbox will lose its warranty coverage. That is a pretty standard disclaimer for products sheltered under warranty. Therefore, if your Xbox is covered under warranty, don't open it. Contact customer service and have it serviced at one of Microsoft's service centers.

The inside of an Xbox doesn't get dirty. It may  get dusty, but it would require a lot of dust in order to disturb operation. Cleaning the outside of your Xbox is a rapid and simple  process.

Cleaning Your Xbox 360 Console

Unplug all the cords and execute a visual inspection of the outside of your Xbox. Look for stains, dirt, and accumulations of junk. As long as you are not using your Xbox as a beer coaster,mono table or a foot rest, you shouldn't have any main buildup. Also, keeping your house clean and dusting occasionally will reduce the likelihood of your Xbox getting dirty.


If you locate atad of buildup, use a dry towel to wipe the outside of your Xbox off. Don't use any liquids or solvents to wipe your Xbox. These do not mix well with the electronic components. Don't use an abrasive  cloth or scrub brush to clean your Xbox either.


Take off the faceplate carefully. Gently pull out one side of the faceplate. If that side doesn't release easily, try the other side. Utilizea dry cloth and gently wipe the outside of the ports. Don't stick anything within the ports themselves. The connections are delicate and could simply break.


Microsoft does not suggest putting things into the ventilation holes to clean them. You could damage  the fans or just drive dirt further inside your machine. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck the dust out. Don't use a air can as that may  just blow extra dust inside.


Clean the footpads with a dry towel. The footpads ought to be kept clean so that the Xbox doesn't tip over or slither. Keep our Xbox on its side to keep it from tipping over. It is designed   to be set up either way. It seems more logical.


Keep junk off the Xbox. The Xbox needs room to breathe and cool itself. Don't put clothes, beverages, or your feet on your machine. Keep it away from other electronics like DVD players, Blu-rays, and stereos. Those items may cause your Xbox to overheat.