Reminder: NXE releases early this morning [update]
by Dustin Burg 
{ Nov 19th 2008 at 1:00AM }
Update: The New Xbox Experience is now available, ENJOY!
We're mere hours away from the public release of the biggest and newest Xbox 360 dashboard update, the New Xbox Experience. The dashboard update will start releasing at 5:00AM eastern (2:00AM pacific) when everyone connected to Xbox Live will be prompted to download the NXE and go through a relatively simple install process. Note that you may not receive the NXE at exactly 5AM eastern seeing that this is a "rolling update" that will take a while to make it to everyone's console. If you're still not sure what's included in the NXE, be sure to check out our comprehensive video analysis of all the NXE features and enhancements.
We're mere hours away from the public release of the biggest and newest Xbox 360 dashboard update, the New Xbox Experience. The dashboard update will start releasing at 5:00AM eastern (2:00AM pacific) when everyone connected to Xbox Live will be prompted to download the NXE and go through a relatively simple install process. Note that you may not receive the NXE at exactly 5AM eastern seeing that this is a "rolling update" that will take a while to make it to everyone's console. If you're still not sure what's included in the NXE, be sure to check out our comprehensive video analysis of all the NXE features and enhancements.
The wait is almost over, the New Xbox Experience is almost here and Avatars, Netflix, and parties are all waiting for you. Our fingers are crossed in hopes that Microsoft's servers can handle the stress and that you, fellow fanboy, come to love the NXE. Bring on the update!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Tiptup300 @ Nov 19th 2008 1:05AM
I hope people got got the leaked version can connect at this time. I realize Microsoft has the right to ban me, but I doubt they would since I didn't really pirate or exploit anything.
Tiptup300 @ Nov 19th 2008 1:06AM
Actually, the funny part is that I got into the preview, but I can't sign in to download it. Everytime I go to update it keeps throwing me an "Unable to download" error. =/
tenryu717 @ Nov 19th 2008 1:17AM
I did the same thing I hope we dont have any trouble with the update
Andrew @ Nov 19th 2008 1:57AM
I got into the preview last night, and had downloaded the leaked version and all is well.
You'll be OK.
birdshake @ Nov 19th 2008 2:49AM
I did the same thing as Andrew and everything is a-okay. Microsoft have seemed to let us impatient few slide. :)
Lord Beernutz @ Nov 19th 2008 1:32AM
I am a little worried I like the interface how it is now but maybe my mind will change, I am just anxious.
dylan @ Nov 19th 2008 1:34AM
I am currently unable to log into my account through xbox.com, hope this gets fixed...
nubby @ Nov 19th 2008 2:01AM
Xbox.com and Forums.xbox.com were going to be down all day of the 18th. This was said already...
dylan @ Nov 19th 2008 2:21AM
Actually according to the article, it was to be down from 12:01 am until 4:01 am PST, which was a great many hours ago, and I had logged in several times already today.
Aegis @ Nov 19th 2008 2:29AM
@Nubby
Wrong, it was only supposed to be in the early morning on the 18th, and Dylan said, I've already been on the forums today.
Boomh4u3r @ Nov 19th 2008 1:42AM
I thought about getting the leaked version,it would be 1 less hitting the servers at 5am right?
Christoph @ Nov 19th 2008 1:45AM
I can't wait for this update, I am staying awake until I try this it out.
Brian @ Nov 19th 2008 1:48AM
Heh, Same Here Tiptup. I Downloaded The Leak and Signed Up for The Beta Program. I'm Pissed Cuz I Can NOW Download The Full NXE, But Then After I Accept The Prompts, The Leaked Beta Stops It and Says "Error." I'm Pissed Heh. IF YOU WANT TO CONNECT TO LIVE WITH THE LEAK...Look at This Vid and It'll Hold Ya off Until The Time Comes.... (It Works!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5iXAqeyHM0&feature=related
dabilee01 @ Nov 19th 2008 10:42AM
doesn't it take longer to type like this? i've never understood why some people capitalize each word of a sentence.
DemonGSides @ Nov 19th 2008 12:21PM
No, it normally doesn't take any longer to capitalize correctly, Or To Even Capitalize Any Word In A Sentence.
asurroca @ Nov 19th 2008 1:53AM
Finally, a specific time. Now, I can go to sleep! I was waiting here since midnight. Well, by "waiting" I mean "watching TV", but still....
stukorn @ Nov 19th 2008 2:29AM
Got up extra early so I could get the updte, up 3 hours too early and I have to go to an exhibtion today, sucks as I won't be back until later this evening
Ves @ Nov 19th 2008 2:39AM
Ah, I expected everyime zone to get it around 12.01 to ease the transition. Guess I was wrong (again)
AshTR @ Nov 19th 2008 3:16AM
I am so staying up for this to come out.
themizarkshow @ Nov 19th 2008 3:21AM
since I work nights, its no big deal to be up waiting for it... but I did request off today. lol
Max @ Nov 19th 2008 3:24AM
It'll finally be nice to party up with friends that don't have it yet. I got into the preview about 5 days ago, and I think the NXE is great.
Cardy @ Nov 19th 2008 3:49AM
Ready & waiting here in the UK!!
anththejackass @ Nov 19th 2008 3:58AM
me too is it 10am uk time
Richard @ Nov 19th 2008 4:13AM
Sure is! Burning time right now! Just playing some Dead Space way too creepy to play at night :/
Mark @ Nov 19th 2008 4:33AM
9:33 am UK time on 19th, NOTHING...sigh!
Mazrael @ Nov 19th 2008 4:50AM
In the UK too.. I set my alarm for this.. woke up an hour early.. I'm 27, I don't get excited for Xmas anymore.. but this update, wouldn't say excited, more eager.. (9:50am now)
Mark @ Nov 19th 2008 4:54AM
LOL, you hit the nail on the head, im 34 lol.
MDJ2010 @ Nov 19th 2008 5:09AM
Just to add to that, im 26 and totally agree!
hyghwayman @ Nov 19th 2008 7:00AM
42 here, and it was feeling a lot like Christmas in November!
Thx MS.
Glenn @ Nov 19th 2008 4:55AM
Still 5 more minutes...
Matthew Laird Turner @ Nov 19th 2008 4:59AM
Not long now...
Mack @ Nov 19th 2008 5:03AM
Umm... nothing yet :)
MDJ2010 @ Nov 19th 2008 5:02AM
Im in the uk and cant even sign into live now..... sigh.
tim @ Nov 19th 2008 5:03AM
it's 5:03...where's the update? i stayed up an extra hour and a half.
sun's coming up soon...
tim @ Nov 19th 2008 5:05AM
and oh yeah, i'm signed in to both live and messenger. wtf.
Mack @ Nov 19th 2008 5:14AM
Anybody got the update yet?
Toys @ Nov 19th 2008 5:18AM
Yeah, like he said. Start a game if you dont get prompted when you sign in. Xbox has never been gayer... Wow atleast hot chicks respect the wii. This is just pretend-in-the-closet bullshit! Install to game & chatting are the only things worth a fucking damn. Sadly.... That should have been shipped at launch, not at launch +3... YEARS. Microsoft FAIL
Glenn @ Nov 19th 2008 5:05AM
I GOT IT!! It's downloading now, if you dont receive it upon login, try to start a game... then it will probably work
SUCCES AND HAVE FUN!!
themizarkshow @ Nov 19th 2008 5:07AM
yeah, I had to start a game, but its there and rockin. and it is really quick to update too. awesome.
russell @ Nov 19th 2008 5:07AM
I got into the 3rd batch of the NXE preview and there is no need to update. (not that i know of) but it seems i already have it. wooo! yeah!
Mazrael @ Nov 19th 2008 5:07AM
Can I leave my 360 on, then the update then the update interupt me? (opposed to needing to be off, getting the update as I switch it on???)
tim @ Nov 19th 2008 5:10AM
ah true thank you. leave it to a fellow gamer to know what really happens, not major smellson and MS liars.
here i was sitting at the dashboard expecting it to just pop up LIKE I WAS TOLD.
cheers.
Mazrael @ Nov 19th 2008 5:10AM
good show to the guy saying start up a game :D I has Update.. I am a happy old man :D
joker ant @ Nov 19th 2008 5:13AM
One problem I have with this... I was watching the penultimate ep of SG-1 Season 1 and noticed the time. Currently downloading, 2 minutes approximately. This better not frak my bookmark, lol. (>-_-)>
joker ant @ Nov 19th 2008 5:14AM
Formatting ruined my Kirby. :(
(>-_-)>
Micah @ Nov 19th 2008 5:25AM
thanks for the comments re: how to get the update. I've been waiting a half hour for it to "pop up" as well, just put a game in!!
n26x @ Nov 19th 2008 5:33AM
Good tip about putting a game in to hurry the update! :)
bknight @ Nov 19th 2008 5:35AM
Just getting it now
Download is a bit slow but i guess alot of people are downloading it :)
joker ant @ Nov 19th 2008 5:35AM
DAMN! The NXE is FAST! I used to have to sit for 15 seconds to get all the images to load. Avatar creation is limited, but I was able to make a good likeness of myself. I LOVE the Xbox sneaks, I need to get some of those. :)
vinacent @ Nov 19th 2008 5:39AM
LOL im with u there! I like the NXE too it is fast.