Those who are eagerly awaiting the Metro UI refresh coming this fall to the Xbox, now's your opportunity as Microsoft has announced a preview program which will be kick started soon. To refresh your memory of what's coming in the update, see a recent video (French). For now they will be collecting information from signups and we can make a safe bet that a large number of folk will register their interest.
Once registered and accepted, the update will be pushed to your console and you'll be able to enjoy the following select features:
- New design with integrated Kinect voice and gesture controls
- Beacons
- Facebook Sharing
- Cloud Storage for Game Saves and Xbox LIVE Profile
- Other features as they become available
To register your interest, head on over to the signup process. Be quick and reserve your seat.
Source: Microsoft Connect, via: MajorNelson
Reader comments
Xbox Live Dashboard preview program registration is live
I wonder if there will be some WP7 integration with the new Dashboard.
i sooo hope so!
Just signed up. Can't wait to give it a twirl if I get in on the action.
I'm registered. Hope I make it into the preview!
They usually accept every person that applies. Its like trying to get into ASU(love you ;)
I wonder if they'll release a beta of the WP7 remote app. I still don't have a Kinect so it would be nice to navigate the dash with since I can't just talk my way through it.
I have a Kinect, but I've never played a game with it. Only thing I use it for is to pause and play Netflix. (I don't like to move when I play games.)
Lookin forward to this, and it would be a nice bonus to have WP7 integration in 2 weeks.
bacon, nice
Done
Looks like the US had a 8/9 hour head start on people in the UK to sign up. Hopefully Microsoft will spread the love :)
Signed up, I have been in the last 3 - never any issues and good to see whats new first..
pardon my ignorance... w t f is a beacon for xbox?