Full Fall 2007 Update Details Revealed: DivX Confirmed Options

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Full Fall 2007 Update Details Revealed: DivX Confirmed Posted by XanTium | November 30 13:22 EST | News Category: Xbox360

Lot's of information has been revealed about the Fall 2007 Update coming on an Xbox360 near you on December 4th: * Full Changelog of the fall update (too long to post here) * December 2007 Video Playback FAQ (confirms divx/xvid playback) The Xbox Team Gamerscoreblog also made a video (of a beta version of the new dash) explaining several of the new features: And here's the official press release issued by Microsoft about the fall 2007 update explaining the main new features: [QUOTE] As promised, Microsoft is bringing some early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season. Beginning at 0200 a.m. PST on Dec. 4, the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update will be available for all connected Xbox 360 consoles free of charge, bringing an array of new features and enhancements to the leading gaming and entertainment system. Among the key new enhancements are the previously announced Xbox Originals game download service, Family Timer parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Xbox 360 owners can also look forward to enhanced navigation, profile and video features and Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits. This free update will be digitally distributed over Xbox LIVE to the more than 8 million Xbox LIVE members worldwide (Xbox LIVE Silver and Gold) with no disc or hard drive required. Gamers without an Xbox LIVE account can easily sign up for the free network by connecting their console to a broadband internet connection. New features and enhancements include: MORE DOWNLOAD OPTIONS: * Xbox Originals - With this new service, announced on Nov. 13, consumers can download-to-own full original Xbox games that were previously only available at retail. The digital shelves will always be stocked with classic titles, such as "Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex" "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge," "Halo," "Fable," "Fuzion Frenzy," "Psychonauts," and more as the catalogue grows over time, at 1200 Microsoft Points per game. * Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits - On Xbox LIVE Arcade, the Arcade Hits program kicks off where some of the best selling Xbox LIVE Arcade games will become available at permanently reduced prices, making it easier than ever for everyone to build a library of downloadable games! The first games to become Arcade Hits will be "Bankshot Billiards 2" and "Lumines LIVE," which will be available for 800 Microsoft Points each, and "Marble Blast Ultra," "Small Arms" and "Zuma Deluxe," which will be available for 400 Microsoft Points each. With free trial downloads for every game and over 100 games to choose from, Xbox LIVE Arcade offers something for every member of the family. NEW WAYS TO KEEP UP TO DATE AND CONNECTED: * Inside Xbox - A new direct feed brings current news straight from Xbox.com into the Xbox LIVE Dashboard providing members an easy, predictable entry point where they can discover what's new in: game releases, events, and Xbox LIVE Marketplace offers. * Enhanced online profile - Members interested in sharing a few more details about themselves will have the option to go beyond their motto and further personalize their profile with an expanded bio. The extended bios will be visible to "Friends Only" or the entire Xbox LIVE community. * Expanded Friends List access - A quick and easy way for gamers to expand their personal community on Xbox LIVE, members will be able to see the Friends Lists of other Xbox LIVE members, boosting their social networking experience on the service. ENHANCED OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND CONTROL: * Enhanced Parental Controls - Family Timer, a strong and flexible new addition to the Xbox 360 Family Settings, enables parents to set the amount of time their Xbox 360 can be used on a per-day or per-week basis by their children or other members of the household. * New video features - The convenience of full-screen movie previews and enhanced video codec support further expand the options when it comes to the Xbox 360 entertainment experience. * Easy-to-use navigation features - With several noteworthy changes in the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, from the new Game Store button to the Video Store button to enhanced visuals and descriptions in the video library, Xbox LIVE members can find what they want, when they want it. These features are just some of the new enhancements Xbox 360 owners can expect as part of the Fall Dashboard Update. On December 4th a list of all the new features and improvements will be posted at: http://www.xbox.com/live. [/QUOTE]

[stg58]

Wow!!! Thats one heck of a lot of improvements and additions. I really like the Divx addition.

J.

[xcalixxryderx]

well I had jus posted about this under the live forum but it looks like the buys at xbox-scene were on it already. anyways it looks like the 4th is gonna be an exciting day

[renz0r]

no clan system ?

[repdetect2]

So does this mean it will support DivX/Xvid with AC-3?

[Aeikozz]

Sony's... this is a system update. Learn.

[gg22mm]

If everything works fine this update will put many nails into my Xbox's 1 coffin... It has been such an awesome ride ... but it's time to bring on HD! Let's just hope they don't limit the output resolution, scale down stuff or some sort of crap like that...

[leroyjenkins221]

YES DivX finally!

[DMAddict]

So does this mean it will support DivX/Xvid with AC-3?

Seems so.

* Added support for AC3 embedded audio (see video faq for full information)

This is one sweet ass update.

[Druggedpolak]

Holy crap they added/ fixed a lot of things

Improved accuracy of tray state when ejecting multiple times
hmmm anyone think this may lead to firmware detection or they r not telling us something...=/

Wow twice the performance of the xbox guide =O It was always pretty fast to begin with.

[mrfog]

My 360 is wrapped up until xmas. My girlfriend wont even let me "test" it lol
So let me get this straight; I can put a divx file into my usb stick and the console will let me play it from there?

[AcidPenguiN]

Holy crap they added/ fixed a lot of things

Improved accuracy of tray state when ejecting multiple times
hmmm anyone think this may lead to firmware detection or they r not telling us something...=/

Wow twice the performance of the xbox guide =O It was always pretty fast to begin with.

lol its no problem if you've got nothing to hide

[spinr34]

i'm crying right now. this is the best news of my life. god bless you microsoft, god bless.

[nachomans]

what about subtitles support?

Funny number of question.... none includes subtitles support..

[HellBoyBell]

Bring it on. Im looking forward to the new features, and DivX is gonna rock for alot of peeps including myself.