Fanpoll: feature ideas for the Fall Update

by Richard Mitchell { Oct 30th 2007 at 6:00PM }

We're going to do something a little different for our Fanpoll this week. Rather than take a static poll, we're going to ask our readers to submit individual ideas. Radical thinking, hmmm? As it turns out, we're also straining to come up with a question that would be easily answerable by a static poll, so we've decided to steal a topic from our Joystiq mother ship: what features would you like to see in the Xbox 360 Fall Update? We already know that it won't be IPTV, so what could it be? Do we have any prognosticators out there that can foresee the next big Xbox 360 bell and/or whistle? Let us know what you'd like to see -- or predict what you think will come true -- in the comments.

Also, check out the results from last week's Fanpoll after the break.

Honestly, the results of this poll surprised us. We had figured Rock Band would be the victor, but Guitar Hero III enjoys a healthy lead over its peripheral-heavy cousin, though there is a large percentage of people opting to buy both. The majority that chose Guitar Hero III cited a better track list and a much lower price as primary reasons for picking it over Rock Band. Rock Band proponents, naturally, are looking forward to the various instruments it utilizes. There you have it. The people have spoken.

Tags: fanpoll, ghiii, guitar-hero-iii, rock-band

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

Frank @ Oct 30th 2007 6:08PM

1. Multiway chat
2. Ability to delete demos/trials from your history
3. Sortable gamerscore
4. Some more shortcuts for friends list, like RB to invite to private chat, without selecting their name, going into the menu, selecting invite to private chat

Freeze @ Oct 30th 2007 6:10PM

Just 2 simple things
1.) Able to fastforward/rewind songs &
2.) Able to set a sleep timer on your X360.

RandomHero @ Oct 30th 2007 6:09PM

I want to see Clan Support it would help it gain the same status as it has on PC.

Zack @ Oct 30th 2007 6:10PM

Divx support (I'm hoping), more responsive and quicker dashboard (It takes like 5 seconds to load when you hit the guide button), clan support , friend list glitch fixed ("Add Friend" counts as one friend), and other various improvements on other various things.

That's pretty much all I can think of. I may be drawing blanks.

Token White Guy @ Oct 30th 2007 6:11PM

I would like to see some minor updates to the Dashboard, and more codec support.

RichardNixon @ Oct 30th 2007 6:12PM

The only idea I can really come up with right now is being able to pick your display achievements, the ones that you work hard for.

Zack @ Oct 30th 2007 6:12PM

+ I agree with everyone's above me. Fourway chats ftw.

Freeze @ Oct 30th 2007 6:13PM

Also, I would like to see a game chatroom much like how Yahoo! has their chatroom. Something all gamers can go into to talk to one another about games or something in general.

John @ Oct 30th 2007 6:15PM

Perhaps Xvid/Divx support. Also, what happened to previewing videos
that are downloading? Clan support would also be cool. And ofcourse, who can forget a browser.

E-Rock @ Oct 30th 2007 6:17PM

Partnership with Netflix to allow you to watch their "Watch Instantly" content from your 360.

Sam Barriscale @ Oct 30th 2007 6:18PM

Man O Man, for the last time.......xvid supppppoooooorrrttttt! Everytime, just before an update we all get excited for xvid support, then MS, smack us in the face with a wad of our money and say no!

tobin92 @ Oct 30th 2007 10:33PM

Xvix/Divx support
ability to check email
clan support
faster load times
New shows on marketplace
Support for external HDD
16:10 support

EMaster @ Oct 30th 2007 6:19PM

definitely xvid support as well as custom gamer pics for the same price as the ones they sell (cause god knows we will not get them for free).

Kizzle @ Oct 30th 2007 6:20PM

GIVE US 16:10 MONITOR SUPPORT ALREADY. What the hell is the hold up??

Also multiple person video/voice chat.

Divx/Xvid isn't going to happen guys, get over it.

TommyBoy @ Oct 30th 2007 6:25PM

Away messages. Something more specific than "Away" or "Busy". Maybe some shortcuts for inviting people to games and chats. More downloads on the download queue. Just to name a few...

Freeze @ Oct 30th 2007 6:23PM

Oh and a preview of the themes and pictures you want to buy. Netflix would be cool. Also a cool sound once you unlock an achievement.

Etchasketchist @ Oct 30th 2007 6:59PM

This one's a no-brainer:

Predictive text messaging.

If my cell phone can do it...

RichardNixon @ Oct 30th 2007 6:24PM

The "small turd hitting toilet water" sound isn't good enough for you?

brainsmak @ Oct 30th 2007 6:29PM

xbox internet browser :)

DragonPaulZ @ Oct 30th 2007 6:29PM

I would like to see a web browser and a Full screen Video chat option, or a PIP syle ingame Video chat

OTAM @ Oct 30th 2007 6:30PM

1. Divx
2. Divx
3. Divx

LesbianHam @ Oct 30th 2007 6:33PM

You should make two polls, one for what we think is gonna happen, and one for what we wish our bestest magical pony wish would happen.

Mark @ Oct 30th 2007 6:33PM

I'd like to see some kind of Internet browser implemented like the Wii and PS3. Perhaps a slim downed version of Internet Explorer. I'd also like to see other players rep besides my own. Stars tell you nothing.

carmack00 @ Oct 30th 2007 6:34PM

multiple person video/voice chat.
even tho it wont happen id love to get a browser

jack durden @ Oct 30th 2007 6:37PM

- Video Marketplace for Canada/Europe
- Clan Support

Thats what I'm most interested in having.

Jon @ Oct 30th 2007 6:37PM

MULTIPERSON VOICE CHAT.... THAT IS ALL....jeez

Stan @ Oct 30th 2007 6:43PM

- Support for avi and other video files. That would be frikkin' awesome!

- Some way to open teh disc tray with controller.. EVEN IF THERE'S SOMETHING INSIDE. :)

Ben @ Oct 30th 2007 6:40PM

Divx support and support for .mkv files so i can play all my illegal hd movie rips without having to stream

Kevin @ Oct 30th 2007 6:38PM

I want to see Clan Support and Divx( i dont know what that is but it sounds cool:) )

Stan @ Oct 30th 2007 7:00PM

"1. 1. Multiway chat"

"2. Ability to delete demos/trials from your history"

"2.) Able to set a sleep timer on your X360."

Those are great! :O Multichat ftw! Gimme, gimme, gimme!

Chukapakrtkara @ Oct 30th 2007 7:00PM

Video martketplace for Europe, thank you!

J.R. @ Oct 30th 2007 6:44PM

Four-way private chat or video chat would be awesome... Uno can do it so don't tell me the xbox can't handle it :)

Also, how about more music visualizers, and control over which ones to use? Interactive music ftw!

Jorge Santiago @ Oct 30th 2007 6:48PM

I would love to see a web browser, so I can get on the internet with my 360.

TALLandNcharge @ Oct 30th 2007 6:47PM

I would like to see the current status of an achievement. For example, a 1000 kill achievement would show you that you have 856/1000 kills so far.

Sean @ Oct 30th 2007 6:48PM

I'd like to see a new dashboard styling... completely overhauled. I'm getting sick of the 360 looking like a dirt-cheap console in comparison to a PS3 when you turn it on. Yes, the 360 has better games... but don't you think the bright dash colours and curvy big buttons are a bit childish? The PS3 at least has a modern looking interface. Hell, even if it just took more after Windows Vista - which is sleek.