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Proposed dashboard updates

by Beau King July 2nd 2008 7:41 AM CDT1 Comments

The Xbox 360 Dashboard, one of the reasons our beloved platform stays superior to the competition. Since its inception in ’05 the dashboard has gone through a few updates and maintenance tweaks. Nonetheless, it has basically kept its same look. A look that to many may seem outdated.

Most of us will complain that it is so, but not do anything about it. One gamer however actually took the time to analyze and rearrange aspects of the dashboard to increase appearance and usability. Mik of platformnation has some pretty neat ideas that Microsoft may want to look at. I only disagree with the ad space allotment he gave, which is no way going to be approved by the giant.

In lieu of Mik’s efforts Kotaku is also reporting a rumor of a dashboard update complete with an updated look. Apparently the new dashboard may have a minority report type feel to it that will port us into a more 3D experience. This experience is to be controlled by the alleged mii-mote or some derivation allowing the user to fluidly glide through the system.

Until that lil’ piggy flies by my window I’ll have to remain sceptical about either coming into fruition. Both ideas are fun to juggle through the mind though.