October 14th 2009 6:51 pm PT

Xbox LIVE Preview Program: Zune, Facebook and Twitter

 

I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox LIVE Update Preview program for upcoming features such as Zune, Facebook and Twitter. Much like we have done in the past, 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 do that, you need to fill out the "Xbox LIVE Update Preview Sign Up" survey in order to be considered for receiving the Preview System Update. We’re asking a few questions about where you live, your home network, ISP connection and a few other pieces of information. We are looking for a good cross-section of our members in order to get the best feedback we can.
The Xbox team will then review all of the applications and if you’re selected we’ll send you an email notifying you of your acceptance in the program.  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 all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available
  • Just completing the survey does not automatically get you access to the Preview Program. We’ll be making final selections from the completed surveys and send you an email if you are selected.
  • While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

For additional details and specific requirements, head to Xbox.com.

 

If you are accepted, you’ll hear from us in about a week. Make sure your information on Connect is updated with a current email address so we can email you if you are accepted.

 

Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program

 

Good luck!

 

 

Update: The sign up period for the preview program is now closed. Good luck!

Xbox 360 By Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson

  • Gam3r Evolved

    Entering now :D Hope I get in..

  • longklaw1

    Awesome!

  • rogXue

    Perfect timing Major… Right when my console is off in repair land

  • aka Scratch

    Sweetness. Signing up now. Thanks.

  • Quicksilver4648

    Signing up now. I was hoping you would be doing one of these.

  • HsitH

    Signing up done. Thanks Major.

  • Bonnie StGeorge

    What has happened to the Last.FM part of this update that was originally announced?

  • Bink204

    signed up, probably wont get in but it is worth a shot.

  • Talus360

    Wonder what will be left out for Canadians .. yet again.

  • Blue Thunder28

    Yay signed up… I’ve been checking my Twitter sooo often in the past week and a half just waiting for this… Hopefully I’m in I can’t wait.

  • Dopefish

    Signed in. Curious to see how this is all going to play out.

    It’s not mentioned, but I’m also curious to see if last.fm is in this, too.

  • Anonymous

    Sweet I was wondering when and if this was going to happen. The last one was really fun. Since I have Gold I can do more **Jumps up being happy **

  • AlkalineProdigy

    Entered hope I get in.

  • Megamatman

    Signed up. Hope I get in!

  • P00K

    Not really interested in facebook / twitter. I’ll pass this time.
    .
    I would like to know if this is going to include the “set default storage device” option idea that was picked up on during the last preview.

  • votemarvel

    Signed up for this as well.

    After ages of refusing to sign up I have become oddly addicted to Facebook quizzes.

  • Echelon23

    /signed up, here’s hoping!

  • AblativMeatshld

    *sigh* Apparently I need to carry my console information with me in my wallet…

  • killer rin

    Signed up like 5 mins ago :P Hope I get in I AM SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS UPDATE *well I said that about the avatar marketplace and NXE* BUT THIS ONE IS REALLY COOL NNXE Here we come ;P

  • Mario23air

    Hope I get in!

  • Jrocker23

    Im just signed up, thanks again MS team

  • CochransLac

    Great,signed up

  • Twilight Thorn

    I hope I get in. Where’s Last.fm though?

  • Sgt Quackers

    Cool, just signed up. I made it in the last time on the first wave so hopefully I will get in on this one in the first wave also. Thanks a lot for giving this opportunity to us

  • DempsyMac

    DONE, I am sure that they will let everyone in at some time like they have done in the past

  • Shadowed Ghost

    Zune Marketplace is going to own my internet connection for months to come

  • gunzman

    Thanks Major, just signed up

  • Shiaoran

    I can still think of 10+ thing MS should be doing that would benefit gamers better than this load of crap.
    *anti-signs*

  • Shafnitz

    For those people who aren’t at your console, there’s another way to get your info easily.

    Serial Number can be found on the Repair Console page:
    http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/registerdevice.aspx?step=repair

    Console ID can be found on the License Transfer page:
    https://live.xbox.com/signup/UIPStartPage.aspx?appid=ConsoleLicenseTransfer

  • YAHtwice

    Damn it, just when my live gold status runs out. :(

  • Whetzel

    Just signed up and upon completing everything it took me back to a page that said
    “Welcome to the Xbox LIVE Update Preview!

    Thank you for your interest in the Xbox LIVE Update Preview!

    The program will begin soon.

    Look for an email letting you know that the program is open or bookmark this site and check back.

    Thank you, and we look forward to your participation.

    Xbox LIVE Team”

    Does that mean that I’ve already been accepted?

  • Muzzymate

    @TheCrimsonOmen – You are right. Last.fm is notably absent from the offical sign up page.

  • Whetzel

    I just checked under the “Your Connect Dashboard” and it says
    “Xbox Live Update Preview | Status: Participating”
    So I guess that does mean that I’ve already been accepted, right?

  • dBOMB90

    I friggen chose the wrong mbps speed.. i hope i get picked

  • SAMTMAN

    @whetzel not yet it will say that for everyone who fills in all details. You will get a congratulations screen if you are accepted.

  • BeeDizz

    Another good update i’m looking forward to.

  • Fletch955

    There really is no point for Facebook or Twitter on the 360. If your going down this avenue you’d of been better off creating a web browser instead! Surely both Facebook & Twitter will end up like messenger, i.e another unchecked checkbox in my 360 profile.

    1080p streaming doesn’t interest me also, a) my broadband is capped, b) i won’t even pay 540 points for 720p movies rentals off xbox live, let alone what your gonna charge for 1080p.

    So this brings me to games to look forward to before Xmas, Forza 3 & Modern Warfare 2, that’s it!? Talk about catering for your core audience.

  • DRO Demon X

    Welcome to the Xbox LIVE Update Preview!

    Thank you for your interest in the Xbox LIVE Update Preview!

    The program will begin soon.

    Look for an email letting you know that the program is open or bookmark this site and check back.

    Thank you, and we look forward to your participation.

    Xbox LIVE Team

    this is what i got after i signed up

  • Sonic Alpha

    Brilliant :)

    @Bonnie StGeorge – Did he really have to list *every* feature? According to @lauralollipop, Last.fm will also be in the preview: http://twitter.com/lauralollipop/status/4871715970

  • Whetzel

    @SAMTMAN: thanks for the info. I hope we all get in.

    I have to admit though, I really wish that Last.fm was part of this. That’s what I was looking forward to, although it will be cool trying out the new Zune Marketplace with my Zund HD.

  • Andy888101

    i hope i get in.

  • pulse racer3000

    Thanks Major as always

    Fingers Crossed I get in………..

  • MJGAMING

    I signed up! I have been looking forward to this update with the twitter, facebook, and zune for ever(well since E3). I hope I get accepted in the first wave of emails.

  • michaelpowell

    Signed up!! Cheers Major… Looking forward to Sky Player in two weeks too, whoop!

  • A Place for Us

    No Last.fm?

  • Raiden BR

    Signed in.. Hope I get selected!

    Thanks Microsoft.

  • technofranki

    This is cool. Been waiting for this update. I’ve signed up and hoping for the best (I’ve got into all the other preview programs).

  • Gakhar

    Thanks Major :D but when does the first wave start releasing the update?

  • UberToast

    I’ve been in the Beta / Previews for Xbox Live (Yes, I’ve been on XBL since 11/2/02), Shadowrun, NXE, XBL Update (Avatar Marketplace / Netflix) and hopefully this one will be added to the list.

  • K1LLER HORNET

    Just signed up – Hope i get in.
    The last update was great; all the n00bs were jealous =D

  • Bubbye

    I registered!

  • dogbomb

    @AblativMeatshld – I took a photograph of my serial/console ID on my phone last time there was a signup… still happened to have it on there when I went to sign up again today. Handy tip. Woo.

    @Fletch955 – That unchecked checkbox is exactly the reason why this is a GOOD idea, rather than a web browser. Browsers (full featured) are bulky and take a lot of resources. Adding these value-added units enable some customers to turn them on… and other customers to turn them off. Not everyone will use them, but for those who do it is a nice addition.

    I’m always confused by people complaining about added value.

  • WPAK

    Signed up, and curious about how the changes are done :-) Looking forward to it.

  • Toonpack

    Sweet, Have been waiting for this to be released. Sign-up time!

  • PriusGuy2004

    Sweet…just signed up…FTW!!!

  • NautoAce

    This is going to be interesting to see how would it work.

  • IconicSoulJA

    Signed up. Although Facebook and Twitter seem pointless. I want to see Zune Marketplace! That will be the coolest feature. :)

  • DustiestCow

    Just got my entry in hopefully I get in on the preview, I got lucky on the last 2 preview programs…
    Anyone up for a game of Halo Wars Message me

  • oCORYo

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 MajorNelson!!!!

  • PAT2K9

    Thank you for this opportunity Major and Team Microsoft.

  • Darth Pman

    Yay! That means the update is really close. I made it in last preview update on the first wave. I hope I make it again. What happened to last.fm?

  • Anonymous

    Thanks again Major!

  • Charlee Waffles

    Thanks Major! Had a blast with the NXE preview and hope to get in on this one also!

  • Anonymous

    awesome, thanks for the heads up Major.

  • Radical R

    ooo cant wait! hope we all get in ;)

  • Bon3zz1001

    I hope I can get in :(

  • Fallen Heero

    just entered, hopefully i’ll get in, i got in to the last couple of preview programs

  • Sim31

    Hope I get in! Thanks Major!

  • Goodeye84

    I hope the last.fm not being mentioned was an oversight. If not oh well it will show up eventually. I’m most excited for 1080p and facebook and Twitter anyways

    I’m just glad I prepared myself last week and sen my info to myself in an email in case this sign up went up web I was at work I am so glad I did that! Good luck to all and here is to hoping all that put in correct information get in on the first round!

  • Parassassin

    Ive signed up for this, lets hope I get in. I was lucky enough to get in to the previous preview programs.

    Would love to check my contact info but the connect site (manage profile centre) is running very slowly :(

  • ideal rep

    Signed Up…….

  • Str8fe

    Signed up, can’t wait!

  • TehBanStick

    Woo Facebook

  • Alex Atkin UK

    Glad I caught this before going to bed.

    Kinda surprised they did not ask if you use Facebook, Twitter or last.fm in the signup though. I use the latter two and will probably use last.fm on the Xbox, though I have never used it before.

  • CamoZombie

    Was not expecting to have to get the model number for all my appliances but, finally done, and fingers crossed.

  • DarkEquitus

    Signed up both Xboxs and gold accounts. Hope one gets in

  • TechReconR6

    Signed up.

  • kamil1234

    I JUST SIGNED UP I CANT WAIT FOR THE UPDATE

  • tominater12

    I wonder why they need your tv model number.

  • Anonymous

    cool, hope I get in.

  • NeoXDonut

    Done, Now I play the waiting game.

  • SplitSaw

    signed up… I got in the last 2 preview programs. Hope I get in this one too! =D

  • Xbox Sonic

    Good job Larry!

  • RammsteinGunner

    If it was anything like last time…..if u sign up you have about a 100% chance of getting in unless noted otherwise

  • Anonymous

    signing up

  • threeleggedcow

    I seriously don’t understand why people get so worked up about getting a beta two early or why they would think others would be “jealous”.

    Someone care to explain?

  • Shadow0810

    signed up! can’t wait. Hopefully its not long to get the email!

  • DarkGin87

    Signed Up. will they also be a bug fix for the dashboard

  • MADEIRA STEVE88

    Signed up and ready to go, i made it into the last preview so i hope i do this one.

  • BillyMagnumFOD

    Hmmm it already says welcome. Its active and I’m participating? Previews never used to say that until you were approved. I guess Im already in?

  • Feral Kitsune

    Wait…….where’s the Last.FM? That’s the part I was anticipating the most! Please don’t leave that part out again!

  • Ganon255

    Just applied, thanks for the heads-ups Major.

  • Spargo CXVII

    Best of Luck, everyone!!!!!

  • Twiztidfreak6t9

    Thanks Larry!Hopefully this time I can get in,got everything thats needed….Except Full 1080p GREATNESS lol,but at least I have an HDTV lol

  • Enkeixpress

    Yay! A preview update again.. Hope I get in! :D

  • zRedGemz

    thanks major i hope i get in cant wait to see how facebook looks on xbox.

  • aXXXXo

    What about Last.fm!

  • CDN Crockett

    Sign up done, for both my wife (CDN Skim) and I. I’m a gold acct. and she’s a silver but we are on the same console…. I hope that doesn’t cancel each other out.

  • Trance Addix

    Yes – what about Last.Fm? The one feature I was really hyped for.

  • x2i4eva

    I think it’s amazing that the team at Xbox allow this preview program to be open to members of the public… what better way to test something than to allow a sample of people to test it for you. I think games need to follow suit too as a lot of games these days are quite buggy with flaws that you’d have though would have been one of the first things to have been noticed during testing… keep up the good work Xbox Team!

  • BIGG CATT89

    i just signed up i hope i get it!

  • I Resendetra I

    I signed up, been waiting for this for awhile. I hope I get in on the first wave this time, but any wave is fine with me as long as I can test this new update out. But I’m wondering like everyone else, why no Last.fm?

  • I Cristiano 9 I

    signed up since 2:00pm but i was having problems to log in mayor nelson but i do it hope i can get in the first wave last time i was at the 2nd one..

  • ObiCiscoNobi

    Hope I get in on this preview, I was syked about the last preview I previously got accepted in. Can’t wait to use facebook & twitter on my console.

  • xMONSTER POWERx

    Thanks Major!! ^_^

  • Bawitdaba1337

    Signed up, waiting in line for the big movie.

    Sort of surprised about the content of this update, I was hoping that the Windows Live Messenger protocol would be updated on the 360 to allow multiple locations to be signed in as it currently does on PC.

    Also hoped that media connectivity and codec support would be improved… I would love to enter a UNC path/IP and user/pass and be able to stream my media without WMP or some 3rd party program… Every Windows OS can do this as far back as I can remember, this shouldn’t be that hard to add simple networking and give users the choice to avoid complicated media library setup and sharing.

    While Arcade games are exploding on Xbox Live right now, normal games that I have taken the time to install on my hard drive still require me to put in the disc to play. As this is not required for Arcade games could this be possible for a future update? It’s such a hassle to swap out games when you already have them installed…

    Feel free to drop me I line, don’t respect my privacy settings I have none :P

    Love all of your team’s work, and I enjoy listening to your show while I work. Thanks

  • SUPER X4

    Alright, just signed up. This is going to be awesome!I hope I get in. : )

  • doomsoth

    Should be interesting.

  • Speed24Racer

    Signed up rock on

  • Louie

    Signed.

  • KefkaticFanatic

    Huh, I guess it was rather pointless for me to sign up, as I won’t be getting Gold until Lost Planet 2 comes out and won’t be able to use any of the features with this update anyway.

  • Anonymous

    Sweet! Signed up.

  • ZANDEN

    Hope to get in the first wave. I did last time there was a preview program. But I also hope grandmothers all over the world don’t hog the xbox to check facebook. (I had too) :)

  • Honeycut1

    Excellent, hope to hear back from you guys in a week

  • Goodeye84

    Sorry for the Typos in my earlier post on your site Major thats what I get for writing it via my iPhone haha.

    @Bawitdaba1337 Umm doubt you will be able to ever do that. The reason you have to have the disc in the tray while it plays from the HDD is to ensure that you actually own the game. It’s a piracy issue.

    I hope all of us that signed up today get in (heck everyone that signs in I hope we all get in first wave haha.

  • Twilight Thorn

    Just read in the CNET review of the update that you can’t listen to Last.fm while playing games. I’m pretty disappointed considering that was what I was looking forward to the most :( . Oh well, I still wanna try out the Twitter app and the Zune 1080p streaming.

  • JQ 117

    Epic, Signed Up! Even My Avatar Is Looking Excited Right Now! XD

  • Dopefish

    I’ve seen a few silver members sign up. Why? You can’t use any of this stuff, anyway.

  • Supreme Entity

    Interesting. I signed up (obviously) and was intrigued by the amount of questions that were asked in this Survey compared to the last Update Preview.

    Manufacturer of TV? FOR WHAT? Model of TV? Does it matter? I mean, what is that all about?

  • X Ray Hamburger

    Awesome, hoping I get in.

  • lightsup55

    Awsome! I’m in! Now to tell my friends about this.

  • Xbox Sonic

    @Supreme Entity That’s all about the display resolution.

  • Dj Ron360

    Thanks for the heads up major, I sure hope to be one of the first.

  • Maniac3000

    I did not expect the inquisition.
    What is meant by “17. Do you have a wireless network set up? *”?
    I have a wireless network, but my Xbox is wired. I’ll answer yes anyway.
    Seems like this will be more restricted than the previous program?

  • dgmn

    Cheers Major – just awoken here in the UK and signed up once I’d caught up on my Twitter feeds .I am really looking forward to seeing how the Twitter app works on my 360 (and hoping I get in to the preview programme again).

  • Leksman

    arrh! I definitely need to carry my console information with me :(

  • madnizz

    just signed in, and it looks way awesome….what’s the latest on Last.FM. I love music :-)

  • NICK982002

    Why do they need my TV serial number

  • bigbear1981

    Sweetness! I got an invite!
    And all signed up! can’t wait!

  • Renown Recon

    Just threw in my application. Hope to get in =)

  • MeS FEAR

    signed up and ready…good luck to all. Thx Xbox live Team for the chance to be in the beta test.

  • Trollett

    I really hope Spotify comes to 360 soon. That would be really great!

  • ImaginedBug

    I have no idea what model my TV is, so I entered “don’t know” instead. It would’ve helped if there was an option to choose between SD, HD Ready and HD instead though.

  • goweb

    Will Sky Player be included in the preview, or only in the (I assume final) version on 27th October?

  • vankrieken

    in like Flynn

  • AHal

    Awesome, looking forward to this! Got in to the very first NXE Preview program, so hopefully will with this one as well :)

    Thanks Major!

  • Haz450

    Signed up, good luck too everyone else.

  • Atheist Primate

    Sign me up!
    Well, I just did =) *Crossing fingers*
    Got in the program last time, so hopefully it’ll happen again.
    I use Twitter alot. I follow @MarjorNelson of course.
    Follow me on Twitter: @Lygre – http://www.twitter.com/Lygre

  • Xx iTz a GhOsT

    Really want to sign-up but am at School :( and dont happen to have my console ID handy… As i was in the last preview program its says on connect I have been invited…. So Hopfully ill get in… Hope they will fix the fourm acsess this time :D

  • Radical R

    has anyone noticed that it doesnt mention last.fm anywhere? is this something they r keeping for the real launch date? :S

  • Goodeye84

    @NICK982002 They don’t need the TV’s serial number just the model #. I assume this is so they can get a good cross section of TV’s so that Zune video marketplace can be properly tested with 1080P video.

    @Radical R That’s what I am thinking too. It’s been shown off with the likes of the CNET review of it. So If it’s not in the preview. I’m assuming it’s in the update for the launch.

  • F4MOU5

    Gonna have to be doing this as soon as I get home!

  • Devastator

    nuts – I’m at work – ANyone know how to get your console ID online? (I can get my serial # from the repair page on Xbox.com – shows all my registered consoles)

  • N3WB13 R0N

    hoping to get in crossing my fingers..

  • Mikro

    Yeah Where is that stream last.fm thing there’s no mention of it in this preview details

  • Dvt en MJ

    Nice, Major!

  • Guardian Hope

    This is awesome Major, thanks! Signed up just a few moments ago. What happened to Last.fm? Is it being pushed off until a later update – there’s no mention of it anywhere.

  • DKR1138

    Dammit, my second Xbox (elite) just bricked the other day… DAMN! Still waiting for the slow service centres to send the thing back to me.

  • TenSaZanGetsu00

    Sweetness, im done! Hope this update turns out well. Cant wait!

  • JoJoStarFire

    ALready entered, and my sister too.

  • EveofLight

    Signed up myself, I want to try the Faceboook and Twitter. I hope we are able to leave status messages. I will be leaving a whole lot of “Leave me along I don’t feel like gaming now” LOL Or “Do not join this party and/or do no invite idiots”

    If Im not in then I will wait. :D

  • The Spartan Don

    I’m stuck on an green circle which never stops spinning. Can anyone tell me whats going on?

  • Grimm0ne

    will this be tied to the xbox? In Nov I’m switching to the new MW2 console and moving from the 120 to the 250 so will that screw up my live?

    and how do i go about getting my gamertag changed here, im no longer this one lol.

  • ImaginedBug

    Does anyone know how to edit the information entered? I found out my TVs model number…

    DaGrimOne: it’s linked to your 360, not your account.

  • Metroid Meister

    I’ve been waiting for this one. I really hope I get in.

  • SimplySara

    Okay so I’m having a senior moment…but is my live id my email address or the name that shows up on hotmail after I sign in?

  • SimplySara

    Okay…senior moment over. I found it. :)

  • Goodeye84

    For anyone wondering. The windows live Id is NOT the email you have xbox email you at for newsletters and point redemption emails it is the email address you use when you log into xbox.com

  • Hoffer

    I signed up last night. I’m not super excited about this stuff, but I always gotta have the latest and greatest. :-)

    Actually, I do use Facebook some. I’m interested in checking it out. Maybe I’ll find some people on my Facebook friend list that have a 360 and I didn’t know about it.

  • Anonymous

    its still on the loading screen somebody help me with this

  • LiONEll45l

    something wrong with the link not letting me submit.

  • RockDaGeetar

    Stoked about Zune streaming (I hope if you buy it on your 360 you have PC access as well). Love Last.fm. Looking forward to seeing it at work.

  • Mithrildor

    Signed up some hours ago. Hopefully they include everything in the BeNeLux update.

  • SnowPhoenix9999

    The site is officially hosed now. Took me several tries just to get my application through, but I braved the extremely slow loading and numerous errors and got through!

    Now I’m just hoping that after all that, I get into the program in one of the earlier waves…

  • EveofLight

    For those having trouble and get an error message, I had that happen to me then I erased my browsing history and it somehow worked.

    If you don’t know your Console ID or don’t have it near you at the moment, you can log in to Xbox.com and go to Support and License Transfer to see if your current Console ID is there, that’s how I found out mine since my console is coming back from the repair center.

  • OrangeSodaSmurf

    is it possible to get your console serial number without being able to check your xbox??

  • EveofLight

    If you have your console registered, it should be there on the Xbox.com site.

    Click on Support and click where it says Register Your Console.

    All your registered consoles should be there.

  • OrangeSodaSmurf

    hrm kinda wish i had registered it, if i filled out a form for the last preview is there a way for me to view the info i put down on that?

  • Anonymous

    yay i signed up a few hours ago…got in last tie and hopein this one too

  • CalicoDesIles

    Sniffff I tried almost 5 or 6 times 3 hours ago (and entering all information they asked) and it always finished with an error :(

  • EveofLight

    Unfortunately no, they don’t save the info. I tried to look for it this morning but to no avail and the idea to look on the Xbox site for my info was all I could think of.

    I know about those error messages; I submitted the form about 16 times before it finally went through. I think its because there are a lot of people signing up.

    Why does my country say Japan O_O…I live in the US!!

  • Bigglesworth

    Microsoft must be using Hyper V to run this website becuase it is sloooow :)

    hopefully it will start working soon as I really would like to be able to register for this.

  • tabicat

    It’s 3:30 in the afternoon. Surely there’s at least one IT guy at Microsoft who can fix the web site? Hey Major, maybe you should be using Linux to run your web sites!

  • MajinDustin

    Is Last.fm not going to be a part of this update?

  • Anonymous

    @MajinDustin:i think so…..and to all the people having the microsoft connect page error, keep trying,it took me like nine time

  • Gvaz

    Having issues actually signing up, is the website being hammered?

  • EveofLight

    @Gvaz – Thumped on like a sidewalk being jackhammered.

  • Zacabeb

    Isn’t Connect supposed to be dimensioned to handle this type of stuff? At least it would be nice to hear if it’s being looked into.

  • Frogwart

    I’m having trouble sending the survey, too. I’ve tried three times to send the info and I keep getting error messages instead of a confirmation.

    The latest error message included the code “9c7876c5-72ed-4bc6-bf11-2abfd7588283,” and when I click on the “Help” linnk at the top right to send the code to someone, a different error message appeared!

    I’d like to be a part of this preview, but it looks like it may not happen.

  • Bigglesworth

    I’ll try again later tonight. sick of entering in all my info for the 5th time and having it error out.

  • Gvaz

    Holy shit I can’t even submit my data. Come on…

  • MJGAMING

    @RockDaGeetar The movies to stream/download to your Xbox 360 can be used on the PC(with zune software) and the ZuneHD. So it is compatible with all three devices. So when you purchase it with one devise you have access to it on the other two also. Just thought I would post that so you know.
    Source: http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/zuneonxbox/default.htm then click Check Out The Video!

  • Zacabeb

    After consulting my dictionary, I now know the word “connect” has a very different meaning to what’s currently going on.

  • scuBsnk

    I have been trying to sign up all afternoon. Keep getting stupid error message from connect.microsoft

  • Blue Boy2042

    I signed up yesterday when it was announced, but right now it sounds like the site is overwhelmed with requests. Under normal circumstances, I would say you’re best bet is to check back later, however, this having a limited number, you may just have to keep trying.

  • xxREAPERxx35

    Signed up last night for it and joined here today YAY. Good luck all

  • Gvaz

    YES. Finally got in.

  • Faramir82

    I filled out the survey this morning and when I submitted it, it went back to the survey but it was blank. Did this happen to anybody else and if I submit it again will I be disqualified for having multiple submitted surveys?

  • Major Rebirth

    Signed up! Thank you Major Nelson.

  • Zacabeb

    Finally, I was let through the survey procedure smooth as butter. And so the waiting game begins to see if I’m in or out. Now I can call it a day. :D

  • Lord Kam Khaos

    Doesn’t work now. They must have met their quota.

    .

  • Frogwart

    Woohoo! This time it let me register, and without all the detailed entries about my system/connectivity/type of t.v. and such. Hope to see you all in the preview!

  • Chicken Wyng

    Beat me to it Frogwart. I had the same problems not being able to submit my info but now they cut out about 5 questions and it let me submit this time.

  • Xalaga

    Major Nelson: I would like to join, BUT!!!! Here is a bit that has me concern:

    Specifically, you acknowledge that due to the unique nature of pre-release software update programs, ***********there is a risk that this software update may impair your console’s functionality or even render it inoperable.************

    sooooooooooooo, if my consoles gets damages by the program…do I get a replacement? Or “too bad so sad, thanks for playing tough!”????

    Love to support and beta anything Microsoft trows at me, but when the health of my beloved 360 is on the line, you can understand my concern.

    In conclusion, Do we get repair/replacements if unit gets damaged BY the program??

  • LissomBraingoop

    when i click continue after clicking the link it just keeps loading is it because im using a mac? i dont know?!

  • Lord Of Blah

    I signed up, when does it start?

  • rogXue

    yay it’s working again. If I don’t get in I will burn this place to the ground. Yup that’s right an Office Space reference for your Thursday evening. Enjoy!

  • Shinji257

    Signed up as well. Hope to get in. I do some Facebook and Twitter although not much really. I am more interested in the last.fm stuff though.

  • X FreaknNuts X

    Just signed up. Hope to get in as well as everyone else.

  • scuBsnk

    still cant register!! every time i click continue, it just keeps loading. Been at this for a while now >:(

  • RoninHarlequin

    What if we signed up before the connect page had problems? Do we have to sign up again?

  • CaNiBaL Elite

    Thxs again just signed up.
    @scuBsnk It let me register just a min ago.

  • DeadOne Walking

    Thank you for another preview program! I was not picked for the first one, but was picked for the second one. Got in the first wave and I really enjoyed it. I hope top be able to take part in this one as well.

  • Bigglesworth

    finally got in and registered. :)

  • Obviously Jesus

    Signed up as soon as I saw this come out. I want so badly to be in the preview program again, I was in the last one with the Avatar Marketplace and whatnot.

  • x409RYAN409x

    i’ve signed up hope i get in it happend before

  • talica1916

    I signed up when will the preview be released!

  • thefalcon2k

    I wonder if people actually read the story itself or just the headline. More information on the Preview will be sent out within a week from now.

  • Major Rebirth

    The was already something in the survey that bothered me:
    Why is it that because I live in the Netherlands my Primary Language must be Dutch? I was born and raised in the United Kingdom, moved to the Netherlands. So my Primary Langauge is English, and I’m not a rare case.
    Please add English as a Primary Language for people in the Netherlands, can’t stand seeing the Marketplace in Dutch.

  • madnizz

    Major Rebirth, you are no rear case, i would do anything to have English as my marketplace primary language instead of German.

  • OvenProofHornet

    Just signed up. Cant wait to try it

  • L0ng5h0t

    This is soooooooo cool. Now I can tell everyone about my l33t sk1llz in 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand while still keeping tabs on my boy Ashton. I don’t ever wanna grow up!

  • DavidGX

    Facebook and twitter… really? Please tell me there’s something in this update other than that and the zune marketplace.

  • KEV2O9

    Well I managed to fill in the form so hopefuly I’ll get in. I tried numerous times yesterday to complete the form but it kept dieing everytime… funny thing is when I filled out the form today there wasn’t as many categories to fill out as yesterdays?

    I’m not on twitter but this new facebook idea sounds ok (not sure its an essential add on really?)… I’d much rather just have an internet browser. The new sky tv features sounds cool though – shame its not in this beta though.

  • Mohbyuz

    So…. I tried to sign up for the preview, but I realized I screwed up and managed to misfile my Xbox Serial and CID and ended up putting in some the information for my wireless router that I use to connect devices to my network.

    Is there anyway to get to be able to edit the application so I can include the right information?

    This will teach me for next time that there is a preview or beta.

  • Mithrildor

    @ Major Rebirth:

    +1

    Im born in the Netherlands (and still live here) and one thing that bothers me is some marketplace text is in Dutch. Its really annoying because the rest of the xbox 360 is in English. Or everything English with a everything Dutch option or everything English.

    But thats not only thing what I dont like here on the 360 in the Netherlands: Microsoft pretends that we dont exist here and we dont get all the cool updates.

  • MCAH22

    How long did it take you guys to register? The register page for me has been loading for about an hour now, those green dots in the middle just keep going in a circle.

  • Only1Nexus

    Got signed up and i hope i receive something soon. Good luck to you all.

  • SuperNaffyDuck

    Signed up last night. Was in the other Beta’s so hopefully will get in this one too.

    You guys that are getting the loading screen, try switching browsers. It doesn’t work with Safari (which includes iPhone), but Firefox and IE work fine.

  • DELTA 15T

    I just signed up! Now I’m of for some Halo 3 ODST!

  • WinterSnowblind

    I was accepted into all the other Beta’s, so hopefully I can get into this one. I’m not much of a Facebook user, but I use Twitter and I *love* Last.FM. If they could only introduce the option to stream music through games, it’d be the greatest thing ever.

  • scuBsnk

    Finally got signed up! Thanks SuperNaffyDuck for posting that about the browsers not being compatible. I use google chrome and firefox, didnt think to try IE! Thanks alot!!

  • OrangeSodaSmurf

    yay finally got all mah info and signed up
    no errors this time oddly enuf

  • Just2Lazzzy

    Already signed up 2-3 days ago. Was informed of this news on “Gametrailers.com” Now I’m hoping to get an email confirming my entry application. I had to fill in some of my HDTV information too. Unexpected, but all filled out correctly.

  • Tripp McNeilly

    My xbox red ringed right after I signed up for the preview. I bought a new Elite, now I won’t get the preview will I?

  • asiandrumr

    Signed up! Facebook on my xbox? Nice!

  • Lord Of Blah

    I’m not really excited for Facebook; I don’t know how to work it yet.

    I really want Twitter, though. Gotta’ keep up with my B.net Peepz. lol.

  • Lord Of Blah

    Also, I didn’t need to fill out any questions besides my GT, and Console Serial & ID. Is that because I was in the Avatar/Netflix/etc. Pre-Update?

  • TruHyp

    Done, will be nice if I get selected but if not it’s great to just enter.

  • KEV2O9

    @Lord of Blah: Yeah that was the same for me when I finaly managed to fill out the form.

  • Lord Of Blah

    @KEV209, ok thanks.

  • hyghwayman

    Done, hope I can get in this also.

  • PHILLY02

    @Lord Of Blah: When i signed up i had to give information about my TV/Display, and i was also in all the other previews so i dont know why you didnt have to enter that information.

  • SplitSaw

    @Lord Of Blah: I also was in all the other previews and it asked me for TV/Display too

  • IconicSoulJA

    I quit because of Microsoft’s Greed toward consumers in regards to memory storage.

  • Goodeye84

    @Tripp McNeilly

    No BUT that’s not all bad news. If it’s like the last update. Microsoft will “HOPEFULLY” have a section where you can put in the new console ID and serial number of your box.

    Not a guarantee they will do it but they did it last time hopefully they will again.

  • Anonymous

    i’ve entered =P

  • capiotti

    I quit because of Microsoft’s Greed toward consumers in regards to memory storage.

  • Goodeye84

    I did notice that if you go to the connect page now for the update. Last.Fm shows up in the banner up top. Hopefully it’s in the update preview. If not I assume when it fully launches it will be.

  • OrangeSodaSmurf

    now im mad that twitter on xbox is only for the UK

  • Goodeye84

    @OrangeSodaSmurf

    It is NOT only for the UK dude. Who the heck told you that? And if no one told you that stop spreading lies.

  • Goodeye84

    @OrangeSodaSmurf

    If your talking about the UK xbox site that spilled the beans on a release date. Your aware that it was a mistake and has been fixed. If it was only for the UK They would have announced that. And seeing how some press is already using it search for Peter Rojas on twitter, and major as well as others at xbox have been seen twittering from their Xboxs.

    Please don’t believe everything you see online.

  • Darkon X

    Finally, this time it didn’t ask me for my Internet connection or TV model though…

    The first time it kept giving me an error and kept asking all these questions. I hope I get into it regardless.

  • Steve CTID

    Yeah, as far as i’ve seen the only UK only service thats coming is Sky TV and thats because Sky TV isnt a company that operates in the States.

    Either way I dont ‘get’ Twitter anyway, maybe i’m too old :p

  • PumpActionCow

    Hoozah for Facebook on Xbox.!

  • PumpActionCow

    Hoozah for Facebook on Xbox.!

  • Anonymous

    Major is there a way to see are information we entered so we can make sure its right. Cause I did make sure but I think I missed something and I register before all the changed happen does that matter do I have to re register?

    If you can please send me a tweet @xMrMariox

  • Whetzel

    I have a quick question. How can I register more than one 360 for the preview program?
    I registered the 360 in the theater room, but I use the 360 in the bedroom A LOT. It’s mainly just a Media Center system, but It would be nice to have the new features on that 360 too.

  • Agent Charisma

    Wonder how soon the invites will go out? My guess is Wednesday!

  • Goodeye84

    @Agent Charisma

    Hopefully the last one Invites went out on a Wednesday I believe.

    I hope I get in . I work 4-10 schedule so I will have all weekend to play with this!

  • Zombie Epoch

    Signed up!

  • xCrack of DOOMx

    All signed up. Does any1 in Australia think the Zune streaming might lag. Any Aussies plz comment me if u know.

  • xCrack of DOOMx

    You can probley sign up more than one console but u will need a different gamertag for each one.

  • Angelous Draven

    Awesome cant wait signed up the first day it was announced.

  • Xx iTz a GhOsT

    I guess it will come out when sky player is realeased…

  • Goodeye84

    @Xx iTz a GhOsT Actually how I understand it is that is not the case. And people will be getting the dashboard preview worldwide after SKY player is released So these are not one in the same.

    Plus I believe in Major’s twitter he said something about the update coming out Friday for those selected for the first wave.

  • Frogwart

    On the left side of the page, Major noted this about 6 hours ago: “The preview schedule: We close sign ups later today and (if all goes well) send first wave of notification emails Friday”

    Check your email accounts on Friday, everyone!

  • AnB360

    I’ve seen that Last.fm will not be available for Italian…why???
    Before 1vs100, then Sky, now this! Why?
    We pay the Live as the other!

  • Steve CTID

    @AnB360 – this is usually because of liscensing laws in your country, the reason you don’t get Sky is because the deal is with Sky UK for Skyplayer, so the problem there could lie with Sky TV in your country.

  • Radical R

    @ xCrack of DOOMx “Probably” not Probley ;P eue shood knot tiepe fonet-e-cally. eets poore

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