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A Tactical Overview of the Xbox Dashboard
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If you are one of the individuals who have recently purchased your own Xbox 360 and
are finding it a chore to navigate around in order to perform a chosen function then don't
despair, all you need is a tactical overview of the Xbox Dashboard. The Xbox Dashboard
is the nerve center of the Xbox.360 gaming unit, and once you have familiarized your self
with its functions you will be more at ease navigating through the system.
If you will notice the Xbox dashboard has been divided out into for distinct and integral
parts. You will have a better understanding of your Xbox 360 system if you take the time
to familiarize yourself with each of these four distinct segments. To that end, we will
break down each segment into bite-size pieces.
Xbox Live
Xbox live is one of the more popular segments of the Xbox Dashboard. Within this
section you can see, view and modify your gaming profile. Within this profile you can
set up the Xbox 360 to your own personal specifications. You can also access this
feature within other sections of the dashboard.
This section also allows you to send messages to friends as well as receive messages
from friends who also own an Xbox 360 and are connected to the Internet via broadband.
Xbox Live also allows you to have a friends list where you can add and delete friends at
any time. You can also use Xbox Live to invite other players to join in a game with you.
Within this section you will also be able to access the online feature known as Xbox Live
Marketplace. Here you can actually purchase add-ons to your favorite games to enhance
your gaming experience on the Xbox 360.
Games
The aforementioned Xbox live marketplace can be accessed from this section of the
dashboard as well. You may also watch gaming videos through the Xbox Marketplace.
Within this section you will also find listed all of the games which you have played, as
well as allow you to see what games are available for download from the Xbox Arcade.
Media
Within the media section you will find the control area of the gaming system. You can
go here if you would like to enjoy listening to some of your favorite music or if you
would like to view photos.
System
As you have probably guessed this section of your Xbox 360 Dashboard is where you
will go to modify your system settings and different controls which will in turn change
your gaming experience.
So there you have it, a quick and dirty tactical overview of the Xbox 360 Dashboard.
Xbox Controller 360 News
Rumor: Next-Gen Xbox Controller to Sport a Touch Screen
The next game console from Microsoft will have a controller with a tablet-like interface surrounded by the traditional buttons and sticks, according to enthusiast publication.
Read more...Microsoft experimenting with tablet controller for next Xbox - Report
Company reportedly tinkering with Wii U-like touch-screen controller with HD screen and "traditional" Xbox 360 buttons and control sticks for next console; price tag could be over $500.
Read more...Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars game and console finally given a release date
Announced way back in July last year during Comic-Con, Microsoft has finally given its limited edition Star Wars themed Xbox 360 and the Kinect Star Wars game a release date. Originally scheduled for last holiday season, it’s now set for April 3 in both the USA and the UK.
Read more...Report: Xbox 720 To Use Touchscreen Controller
‘An HD screen surrounded by the traditional 360 buttons and sticks.’ A new rumor suggests that the next generation Xbox may have a touch-screen controller.
Read more...Next Xbox has tablet-like touch-screen controller - rumour
The next Xbox may have a controller with a touch-screen area on. It's a Wii U controller? No; Xbox World Magazine (via NeoGAF ) heard from "sources" that Microsoft is experimenting with something a bit more sleek - think Vita or iPad. Microsoft's after an HD screen surrounded by the usual 360-pad buttons and sticks. Read more…
Read more...Kinect Star Wars with Xbox 360 Arrives in April
Bangalore: Microsoft and LucasArts have worked together with motion controlled action game to come up with ‘Kinect Star Wars’, a limited edition of Star Wars themed Xbox 360 which is going to be released on April, 3 rd .
Read more...Kinect for Xbox 360 Teams With NFL PLAY 60 and Drew Brees to Unveil 'Kinect for Xbox 360 Super Sunday Challenge'
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to inspire the masses to get off the couch this Sunday, Kinect for Xbox 360 , the official console sponsor of the NFL, and NFL PLAY 60 today announced ...
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