New Xbox Live Netflix & Avatar Update

News | August 11th, 2009 by Staggs

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Today Microsoft will release a handful of new features for the Xbox Live platform to all users. Some of the most improved features includes updates to Netflix and the Live Marketplace. What will you see in the new update?

Full Game Downloads: You’ll be able to purchase full games, and download them straight on to your Xbox’s HDD. It will play just like it would from the CD, and you’ll even be able to re-download games as much as you need if you need to delete one to make room for another.
Netflix Dashboard Queing: Remember the old way of selecting your movies from your computer? No longer will you have to shift your ass to your computer to pull up movies. Just go into the Netflix part of the Xbox Dashboard and you’ll be able to browse the movie selector and choose your movies right there – no more need to shift around to your computer.
Netflix Movie Party: Have a bunch of friends with Netflix? You can all get together and watch a movie as if you were sitting in the living room with them. Truly digital socializing.
Avatar Props: You’ll now be able to look around for props for your avatar. You want your mini-you holding a cellphone? You got it! Along with this comes a new marketplace for your avatar where you’ll be able to purchase new clothing and props. New apparel will include branded items as well, so you can really get your avatar to look like yourself.
Some other fixes and updates you’ll have to explore to find. Everything you can download will now have a rating system to give feedback; friend invites are a little bit easier.

Again this all comes out today and your Xbox Live will begin updating when you log in. You’ll be able to access the game and avatar marketplace online at Xbox.com on August 13.