TGS 08: New Xbox Experience hits November 19 worldwide

by Xav de Matos { Oct 8th 2008 at 11:45PM }

Microsoft has just announced that the New Xbox Experience will release worldwide on November 19. Originally announced during E3 2008, the New Xbox Experience rethinks the way the Xbox 360 dashboard works in nearly every conceivable way. Adding features such as Avatars, the ability to install games to a hard drive and better organization for content, the NXE has been at the forefront of nearly every Microsoft event since it was first revealed. The worldwide release will hit in 26 countries and will be localized in 11 different languages. We anticipate November 19 will be a busy day to sign into Xbox Live.

Gallery: New Xbox Experience - XBLM

Tags: new-xbox-experience, nxe, tgs-08, tgs08, worldwide-release

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

R0B3RT @ Oct 8th 2008 11:53PM

I wonder what time it will hit? i might stay up/wake up early for it?

DigDug @ Oct 9th 2008 3:18AM

Anyone really unexcited about this? From what I have seen, it makes navigating slower, and does not really offer anything new (aside from the game installs).

On my 20GB Premium, it will allow me to install 1 game, big whoop. From what I see, it gives a very marginal increase in speed (10 secs GTA IV bootup time), but takes an hour to install.

Sure there is lots of hype, But I can't see why, they are just copying Sony/Apple/Nintendo..

RedSonRising @ Oct 9th 2008 4:51AM

im hyped for the disc installs because it will silence the roaring dvd drive and shave a few seconds off load times. im gonna install Virtua Fighter 5 and hopefully save time between fights..

if you want to avoid the NXE the old blades have been moved to the guide and replicate most of the dashboard features. i use both equally but i do look forward to browsing the XBLM without exiting to the dashboard..

ice~ @ Oct 8th 2008 11:58PM

Pretty sexy, i mean i'm only real excited about the 8 person chat...thats about it i'm totally satisfied with the current dash, but hey change is a good thing

Foggy Bottoms @ Oct 9th 2008 12:22AM

8 way chat will change everything.

matt pownage @ Oct 10th 2008 9:44PM

me being a new user and just purchising the arcade and getting a hardrive in december too me it matters how much memory it takes too have,and do i have to have it to keep playing cod4 online and such thanks:)

Veritas @ Oct 9th 2008 12:12AM

Its about time we get a solid date for this.

philmcphail (Welcome Back Mr. ESC!) @ Oct 9th 2008 4:39PM

I know!!!! and what? No Diggs? This is awesome news, predictable or not!

Mr Bunky @ Oct 9th 2008 12:18AM

I think it's hilarious that Microsoft announces this in July at E3 and delivers with a November release and PS3's home has been in the works for almost 2 years now with no release date in sight.

T-Day @ Oct 9th 2008 1:10AM

Home this fall buddy...
Can't wait for the new features, getting closer to Forza 3:)

Falryu @ Oct 13th 2008 12:59PM

What I find more hilarious is actually the fact that Home is coming out at November just as this update is coming out. Would be even more hilarious that they came out the same week.

diamondxp @ Oct 9th 2008 12:39AM

Damn there goes my prediction for Scene it and this to launch together. I Can not wait for this.

Ghoti @ Oct 9th 2008 1:06AM

I'm most excited for the install to hard drive option.

psychohog @ Oct 9th 2008 11:27AM

I second that.

gaymerxbox360 @ Oct 9th 2008 1:18AM

Ohhhh! Nov 19 seems to far :*(

rusyst @ Oct 9th 2008 1:54AM

If only we could see list of these countries..

Dirty Whirlwind @ Oct 9th 2008 4:52AM

It seems like it will only be 11 languages - not 19 - according to a standalone blogpost from Majornelson in contrast to what he said during the liveblog.

So no new languages will be added, since the current dash already is translated in 11 languages.

R_Fusion @ Oct 9th 2008 2:07AM

oh sweet! Finally we get a release date. Oh wait! :S
"We anticipate November 19 will be a busy day to sign into Xbox Live".
Hopefully by that time, the issues what some people have on xbox live for now, will be gone. I dont want Nov. 19 to turn out as RROD day.

Fluffy @ Oct 9th 2008 4:26AM

Finally the countdown begins!

Jayenkai @ Oct 9th 2008 6:09AM

How big is it?
I only bought the Arcade, so only have a 256Mb card to fit it onto... (Unless it goes elsewhere..?)

Viridium @ Oct 9th 2008 8:50AM

If system firmware went onto a memory card, then how would your Xbox boot up with no memory card or hard drive installed?

Fear not, it will install to whatever NVRAM the Xbox uses for its system firmware.

Jayenkai @ Oct 9th 2008 8:53AM

Good to know!

Honestly, I had no idea where it'd go! But good to know there's a good enough chunk internally to do the trick! *phew*

ANt @ Oct 9th 2008 12:41PM

Buy a 20 gig HD on eBay for like $20.

josh @ Oct 9th 2008 9:20PM

It will install .. arcade comes with internal memory also, just not for games or movies. like the 20gb. etc..

niakori @ Oct 9th 2008 1:17PM

Jubilations!

StefanTheMongol @ Oct 9th 2008 6:31PM

Ok, so Xbox Live will crash on it's face Nov. 19th, got it, I'll try to actually get the update Nov. 24th when it recovers.

Chalie @ Oct 10th 2008 8:32AM

When the whole netflix thing comes out, will you be able to watch the same movie with a friend if he doesnt have the netflix. Will there be a movie link .

and explain how the 8 man Team Chat is going to work.

I think it would be cool to watch a vid with one of your XbL bros.