Xbox 360 System Update Preview

[Raptor]

From majornelson.com:

I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. We are conducting an open call for US based participants* for a public preview to help us prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format. This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community. As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards.

Much like we did last year, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag. Once you complete the survey that is presented to you, the Connect site will provide program related updates and you will receive a mail once the selection process is completed.

A couple of points before you head off to register:
* We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
* This opportunity is open to Xbox LIVE Members in US region only(*).
* To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information you provide.
* While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

(*)Due to disc distribution limitations, this beta it will be limited to residents of the United States only.

[raelmadrid]

known features so far:

• Adds multi-language voice commands for Kinect.
• Adds Hulu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia@@AMEPARAM@@/wiki/File:Hulu_logo.svg" class="image" title="The logo of Hulu."> Plus as an app download via Xbox Live. The service will be available for U.S Xbox Live Gold Members only.[2]
• Avatar Kinect. Allowing players to scan their face in real-time to match with their avatar.
• Updates Netflix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia@@AMEPARAM@@/wiki/File:Netflix_Logo.svg" class="image"> to include Kinect capabilities.

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[rIKmAN]

Hulu would be good if it wasn't US only.

[silentbob10]

Updated disc format? Hmm...

[russbeer]

Article

Microsoft is beginning a new public preview for Xbox 360 users as they prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format.

Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb made the announcement this morning through his Major Nelson blog. "This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community," Hryb wrote. "As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards."

Due to disc distribution, this preview is only available to U.S. residents. Users can head over to the official Xbox Live website to register. It's unclear at this time what the update will mean for Xbox 360 software going forward. Hryb told IGN in a separate e-mail this is not an update to Blu-ray discs, but could not provide any additional details at this time.