Post: Xbox Live update beta signups Begin
07-26-2012, 05:33 PM #1
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Microsoft today have announced that they will be having a beta for some lucky testers to try out their new features that are coming soon to the Xbox Live dashboard. This will be a new firmware update that will be mandatory for all Xbox users when it comes out in the fall.

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You can go and signup at the You must login or register to view this content.. You will have to take a questionnaire once you sign-up, after you complete it you will know if you made it or not. For those who do get picked to be a beta tester for their new features you must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which in other words means you must agree to not say anything about what you see. Also, near the end of this testing you will be asked to complete a short survey. All beta tester will have the update on the beta release.

The features included in the update:

  • Internet Explorer for Xbox
  • Personalized dashboard recommendations
  • Enhanced category search and discovery features


At the moment there is a problem that Xbox is experiencing so don't expect to be given further instruction just yet, but you will have access to the beta private forums. Here's what Xbox had to say about the problem, "
We are currently investigating an issue that is preventing the Pre-Release Console Registration app from successfully running. As soon as this is resolved we'll post console registration instructions."

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07-27-2012, 08:32 AM #2
Groovy
Team Xbox
Originally posted by Ace View Post
Microsoft today have announced that they will be having a beta for some lucky testers to try out their new features that are coming soon to the Xbox Live dashboard. This will be a new firmware update that will be mandatory for all Xbox users when it comes out in the fall.


You can go and signup at the You must login or register to view this content.. You will have to take a questionnaire once you sign-up, after you complete it you will know if you made it or not. For those who do get picked to be a beta tester for their new features you must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which in other words means you must agree to not say anything about what you see. Also, near the end of this testing you will be asked to complete a short survey. All beta tester will have the update on the beta release.

The features included in the update:

  • Internet Explorer for Xbox
  • Personalized dashboard recommendations
  • Enhanced category search and discovery features


At the moment there is a problem that Xbox is experiencing so don't expect to be given further instruction just yet, but you will have access to the beta private forums. Here's what Xbox had to say about the problem, "
We are currently investigating an issue that is preventing the Pre-Release Console Registration app from successfully running. As soon as this is resolved we'll post console registration instructions."

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Invitation is no longer valid
:(
07-27-2012, 01:13 PM #3
Jakeyy
Expect the unexpected!
Woop I was accepted and got the console end ready, Just waiting for the dashboard now Smile
07-27-2012, 03:16 PM #4
Originally posted by Groovy
Invitation is no longer valid
:(

They probably chose testers already. :(
Originally posted by Jake View Post
Woop I was accepted and got the console end ready, Just waiting for the dashboard now Smile

Congrats man. Smile
07-27-2012, 03:26 PM #5
Jakeyy
Expect the unexpected!
Originally posted by Ace View Post
They probably chose testers already. :(

Congrats man. Smile


just got the Dash, Will post some info about it soon Smile In the Dashboard Update Sticky thread
07-27-2012, 04:04 PM #6
Lucy Pinder
At least I can fight
damn it too late... :/
07-27-2012, 04:08 PM #7
Alt
Banned
Internet Explorer for Xbox? Well that's going to fail hard.
07-27-2012, 04:23 PM #8
Kellis
LoanWolf
Originally posted by Alt
Internet Explorer for Xbox? Well that's going to fail hard.


Internet Explorer for Xbox is a good thing!
07-27-2012, 04:30 PM #9
Alt
Banned
Originally posted by ImWelch View Post
Internet Explorer for Xbox is a good thing!


It's a good thing yes, but as internet browser it will fail. Lets just hope this one will work, look at the Playstation 3's one (not IE but still)
07-27-2012, 04:32 PM #10
Kellis
LoanWolf
Originally posted by Alt
It's a good thing yes, but as internet browser it will fail. Lets just hope this one will work, look at the Playstation 3's one (not IE but still)


Yeah true, lets just hope. :dumb:

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