March 29th 2011 11:26 am PT

Xbox 360 System Update Preview -Updated

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.

 

I’ll be sure to update this post if the program fills up.

Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program

 

Update: This preview will not impact voice messages or party chat.

Update: Thank you for your interest in the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program! Sorry, at this time we are no longer accepting registrations for the program as we have reached our target audience volume. Please be on the lookout for additional opportunities in the future to participate in Xbox LIVE Update Preview programs. For those of you that have successfully completed registration we will be reaching out to you once we have completed the selection process for participation – within the next 2 weeks. You can check on your status my referring to your Connect Dashboard page and the icon in the upper right corner.
If you see Xbox LIVE Update = Pending then you have successfully registered and now you just need to wait for a follow up mail.

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

  • http://twitter.com/Chazodude Charlie Smith

    No UK? Aww :( Oh well!

  • http://twitter.com/GlennZA Glenn Alexander

    Good luck to all those US residents.. *sigh* Green cards don’t count right :P Hehe
    Wish I was legible to help out again.

  • http://twitter.com/CJGA369 Colin James George

    How about Canada?

  • http://kclose3.com/blog kacey3

    I need to put my Xbox Serial number and Unit ID in DropBox or something… I never have it on hand when I try to sign up for these things.

  • http://kclose3.com/blog kacey3

    I need to put my Xbox Serial number and Unit ID in DropBox or something… I never have it on hand when I try to sign up for these things.

  • http://twitter.com/Inaba_kun Phil Baxter

    US only? Microsoft as ever, forgetting the rest of the world exists. Poor show, very poor.

  • http://twitter.com/senote andrew senote

    An Xbox activity that’s US only, you hardly ever see that.

  • http://twitter.com/senote andrew senote

    An Xbox activity that’s US only, you hardly ever see that.

  • http://twitter.com/senote andrew senote

    An Xbox activity that’s US only, you hardly ever see that.

  • http://twitter.com/senote andrew senote

    An Xbox activity that’s US only, you hardly ever see that.

  • http://doh.ms Rafael Dohms

    So this one actually gives us rewards and its the only US only review program so far? can’t say i’m happy with that…

  • http://twitter.com/simonp820 Simon Pearce

    booo – US only :(

  • http://www.facebook.com/CaptnSpaulding Chris Atterbury

    Sucks living in the UK when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://www.facebook.com/CaptnSpaulding Chris Atterbury

    Sucks living in the UK when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://twitter.com/hffourie Henry Fourie

    Would have loved to be part of this again as I did participate in the previous one. Ahh well, maybe next time. :(

  • http://twitter.com/hffourie Henry Fourie

    Would have loved to be part of this again as I did participate in the previous one. Ahh well, maybe next time. :(

  • http://darksynopsis.ninjasfate.com DarkSynopsis

    In NZ so would not expect in but if this has more features then the “updated Xbox 360 disc format” which I’m now curious about would still be nice to get in on the preview even if its not to test out the disc stuff.

  • http://darksynopsis.ninjasfate.com DarkSynopsis

    In NZ so would not expect in but if this has more features then the “updated Xbox 360 disc format” which I’m now curious about would still be nice to get in on the preview even if its not to test out the disc stuff.

  • http://darksynopsis.ninjasfate.com DarkSynopsis

    In NZ so would not expect in but if this has more features then the “updated Xbox 360 disc format” which I’m now curious about would still be nice to get in on the preview even if its not to test out the disc stuff.

  • http://darksynopsis.ninjasfate.com DarkSynopsis

    In NZ so would not expect in but if this has more features then the “updated Xbox 360 disc format” which I’m now curious about would still be nice to get in on the preview even if its not to test out the disc stuff.

  • http://twitter.com/brotherdaz brotherdaz

    Nice!!

  • http://twitter.com/brotherdaz brotherdaz

    Nice!!

  • Anonymous

    will we lose party chat like the kinect beta?

  • Anonymous

    will we lose party chat like the kinect beta?

  • http://twitter.com/Navarin Bennijin Turbo

    US-only? Well screw you.

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    What if we live in the UK and already own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    What if we live in the UK and already own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    What if we live in the UK and already own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    What if we live in the UK and already own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    What if we live in the UK and already own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/Decay24 Dave Kuska

    Will people who are in the program and those who are not be able to join together in an xbox party?

  • http://twitter.com/Decay24 Dave Kuska

    Will people who are in the program and those who are not be able to join together in an xbox party?

  • http://twitter.com/Decay24 Dave Kuska

    Will people who are in the program and those who are not be able to join together in an xbox party?

  • http://twitter.com/Decay24 Dave Kuska

    Will people who are in the program and those who are not be able to join together in an xbox party?

  • http://twitter.com/Decay24 Dave Kuska

    Will people who are in the program and those who are not be able to join together in an xbox party?

  • http://twitter.com/BuBBeR BuBBeR

    The update will be via disc or will be via Xbox Live as the old preview programs?

  • http://twitter.com/hekate180 Emma (Hekate180)

    That is a damn shame your USA only nerfing us again :( first one I will miss out on ((

  • http://twitter.com/hekate180 Emma (Hekate180)

    That is a damn shame your USA only nerfing us again :( first one I will miss out on ((

  • http://twitter.com/hekate180 Emma (Hekate180)

    That is a damn shame your USA only nerfing us again :( first one I will miss out on ((

  • http://twitter.com/hekate180 Emma (Hekate180)

    That is a damn shame your USA only nerfing us again :( first one I will miss out on ((

  • http://twitter.com/hekate180 Emma (Hekate180)

    That is a damn shame your USA only nerfing us again :( first one I will miss out on ((

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • Scott Jacobs

    Yeah, because shipping actual discs to the 4 corners is just as cheap as using a media mailer in the US.

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • http://twitter.com/Scotchy91 Scott Powers

    Does the selection process work on a first come first serve basis? With Gold members taking further priority in that list?

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • Scott Jacobs

    There’s a reason I have it in a draft e-mail in gmail… :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/drharper Dustin Harper

    Does running a Microsoft focused website disqualify me from entering the Preview Program?

  • http://twitter.com/MaddenWidow Cristina Kinsler

    Will you be able to chat with xbl members who don’t have the preview? Last time we couldn’t.

  • http://twitter.com/ffabretti Fernando Fabretti

    No Brazil? :-(

  • http://twitter.com/JackBrommers Jack Bromley

    I am an Xbox veteran (if I do say so myself) and am very dissapointed that I will not be able to participate, simply because of my location :(

  • Scott Jacobs

    I’m wondering if contributing to a political blog counts as “member of the media”…

  • Scott Jacobs

    I’m wondering if contributing to a political blog counts as “member of the media”…

  • http://twitter.com/Papadopulus David Quintero

    I’m from Mexico, and it really sucks to be “so close and yet so far”, ’cause I’ve participated in many betas for MS/Xbox, plz don’t make it “US only” xD

  • http://twitter.com/Papadopulus David Quintero

    I’m from Mexico, and it really sucks to be “so close and yet so far”, ’cause I’ve participated in many betas for MS/Xbox, plz don’t make it “US only” xD

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=520175401 David Pilditch

    Shame as it’s US only; is there any scope to this being extended to other regions at all?

    Either way, hope it all goes well!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=520175401 David Pilditch

    Shame as it’s US only; is there any scope to this being extended to other regions at all?

    Either way, hope it all goes well!

  • http://twitter.com/WebstyleCenter Peter van Dam

    Not again US only…. Well, have fun those who live in the US…

    And what about this new disc format, can you tell us more about it?

  • http://twitter.com/WebstyleCenter Peter van Dam

    Not again US only…. Well, have fun those who live in the US…

    And what about this new disc format, can you tell us more about it?

  • http://www.facebook.com/sirpwn4g3 Brandon Doss

    Been in every preview program so far, hopefully I get in this one as well!

  • http://www.facebook.com/sirpwn4g3 Brandon Doss

    Been in every preview program so far, hopefully I get in this one as well!

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Unless you are GameFly

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Unless you are GameFly

  • http://twitter.com/MegaLuigi Mega Luigi

    :( I’m so sad. The EUROPE is more and more abandon by Microsoft.

  • http://twitter.com/MegaLuigi Mega Luigi

    :( I’m so sad. The EUROPE is more and more abandon by Microsoft.

  • http://twitter.com/MegaLuigi Mega Luigi

    :( I’m so sad. The EUROPE is more and more abandon by Microsoft.

  • http://twitter.com/MegaLuigi Mega Luigi

    :( I’m so sad. The EUROPE is more and more abandon by Microsoft.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1048459491 Jourdan Cameron

    The system has encountered an unexpected error. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible.

    Help?!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1048459491 Jourdan Cameron

    The system has encountered an unexpected error. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible.

    Help?!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1048459491 Jourdan Cameron

    The system has encountered an unexpected error. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible.

    Help?!

  • http://twitter.com/majere Jeff Paradis

    Why not canada! :o (

  • http://twitter.com/majere Jeff Paradis

    Why not canada! :o (

  • http://twitter.com/majere Jeff Paradis

    Why not canada! :o (

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Sucks living in Canada when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Sucks living in Canada when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Sucks living in Canada when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Sucks living in Canada when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    Sucks living in Canada when you have a US product. Keep missing out on chances like this to help improve the products and get something in return (labs, this preview etc.)
    Hope Microsoft won’t always leave us out :(

  • Scott Jacobs

    Gamefly has distribution centers all over the place. They don’t all come from the same location even in the US (in IL we get shipped to from a different site than does, say, New York or Seattle).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://www.facebook.com/mynamesAndrewbutimnoSaint Andrew Parker Bryant

    What’s the update going to consist of, is this pure hardware update’s we’re talkking, or software (dashboard, etc).

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/RedRooster29 Charles Crawford

    I’m all registered

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/MagnusPrime Chris Mirande

    I’d like to know if chat and party options will still be available for those in the beta. That’s the one thing that put me off from signing up for the last one.

  • http://twitter.com/karlcramer Karl Cramer

    Going to volunteer like I always do but I’m curious about new “disc format”. (Let me cut off any Blu-ray discussion. That requires new hardware.) But I’m wondering what that means.

  • http://twitter.com/karma2578 Mark Anderson

    so what is the meaning/benefit of the disc format update?

  • Anonymous

    Will we lose access to content like netflix or espn as well as any party related content including kinect chat?

  • http://twitter.com/MasterDevwi William Devereux

    Awesome, thanks Major Nelson!

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    I was making a commentary joke on how Gamefly gets hosed on postage unlike Netflix. I apologize if that was not clear.

  • http://twitter.com/fuzzyGURU Patrick Timmons

    I was making a commentary joke on how Gamefly gets hosed on postage unlike Netflix. I apologize if that was not clear.

  • http://twitter.com/xxrpggamemanxx Gregory Moore

    My Nephew and I live in the same house, but we have separate xbox’s. Are we both allowed to sign up or just one of us?

  • http://twitter.com/xxrpggamemanxx Gregory Moore

    My Nephew and I live in the same house, but we have separate xbox’s. Are we both allowed to sign up or just one of us?

  • http://twitter.com/randomslagathor Josh Arnold

    i keep pressing “agree to legal terms” but it keeps taking me back to that page

  • http://twitter.com/randomslagathor Josh Arnold

    i keep pressing “agree to legal terms” but it keeps taking me back to that page

  • http://twitter.com/Doc_Rogers David C. Rogers

    I am wondering how this will affect Gears of War 3 Beta testers? I am assuming it won’t but I want to make sure I can dedicate my 4 weeks of Gears 3 testing.

  • http://twitter.com/velvetShimmer Pam Reyno

    These things are enver for us Canadians…

  • http://kclose3.com/blog kacey3

    D’OH I should have thought of that… more specifically, I have it in a chat log from the last preview!

  • http://kclose3.com/blog kacey3

    D’OH I should have thought of that… more specifically, I have it in a chat log from the last preview!

  • http://kclose3.com/blog kacey3

    D’OH I should have thought of that… more specifically, I have it in a chat log from the last preview!

  • http://twitter.com/velvetShimmer Pam Reyno

    That’s ‘Never’ for us Canadians…boo :p

  • http://twitter.com/velvetShimmer Pam Reyno

    That’s ‘Never’ for us Canadians…boo :p

  • http://twitter.com/BulletEponge Rick

    I hate “US only” programs. Really is it that hard to ship something yo Canada?

  • http://twitter.com/BulletEponge Rick

    I hate “US only” programs. Really is it that hard to ship something yo Canada?

  • http://twitter.com/BulletEponge Rick

    I hate “US only” programs. Really is it that hard to ship something yo Canada?

  • http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

    This is freakin’ awesome!

    Registering now!

  • http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

    This is freakin’ awesome!

    Registering now!

  • http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

    This is freakin’ awesome!

    Registering now!

  • http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

    This is freakin’ awesome!

    Registering now!

  • http://twitter.com/rumblpak Ryan Heyser

    Sweet. Just signed up. Here’s to hoping I get in!

  • http://twitter.com/rumblpak Ryan Heyser

    Sweet. Just signed up. Here’s to hoping I get in!

  • http://twitter.com/rumblpak Ryan Heyser

    Sweet. Just signed up. Here’s to hoping I get in!

  • http://twitter.com/rumblpak Ryan Heyser

    Sweet. Just signed up. Here’s to hoping I get in!

  • http://twitter.com/eviroboy James Lockey

    I guess European gamers play more games and stay on the dashboard the least?!? Only reason I can think of that you don’t value our opinions.

  • http://twitter.com/eviroboy James Lockey

    I guess European gamers play more games and stay on the dashboard the least?!? Only reason I can think of that you don’t value our opinions.

  • http://twitter.com/eviroboy James Lockey

    I guess European gamers play more games and stay on the dashboard the least?!? Only reason I can think of that you don’t value our opinions.

  • http://twitter.com/eviroboy James Lockey

    I guess European gamers play more games and stay on the dashboard the least?!? Only reason I can think of that you don’t value our opinions.

  • http://twitter.com/Sealtested Bryce Gamble

    sadly, im in canada living 10 minutes from the states and i wont beable to sign up…

  • http://twitter.com/Sealtested Bryce Gamble

    sadly, im in canada living 10 minutes from the states and i wont beable to sign up…

  • http://twitter.com/Sealtested Bryce Gamble

    sadly, im in canada living 10 minutes from the states and i wont beable to sign up…

  • http://twitter.com/meancode Ken Edwards

    The maturity level of these comments is mind boggling. Can you blame them for not spending money to ship outside the US. So it is apparently true that MS does have a finite amount of money, who knew?

  • http://twitter.com/meancode Ken Edwards

    The maturity level of these comments is mind boggling. Can you blame them for not spending money to ship outside the US. So it is apparently true that MS does have a finite amount of money, who knew?

  • http://twitter.com/meancode Ken Edwards

    The maturity level of these comments is mind boggling. Can you blame them for not spending money to ship outside the US. So it is apparently true that MS does have a finite amount of money, who knew?

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kierangunn Kevin Manson

    There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

  • Anonymous

    If our account shows that we’ve already played Halo: Reach, does that count against our chances of being included?

    I happened to borrow mine from a friend for a few weeks, but don’t actually own it.

  • Anonymous

    If our account shows that we’ve already played Halo: Reach, does that count against our chances of being included?

    I happened to borrow mine from a friend for a few weeks, but don’t actually own it.

  • http://twitter.com/thomas_typo3 thomas_typo3

    What a shame… US only… Sometime I wonder when the xbox system will become US exclusive. We don’t have any video services, Kinect still hasn’t voice control and this list goes on and on and on… Seriously! This sucks and I feel more and more like a third class customer. :-(

  • http://twitter.com/thomas_typo3 thomas_typo3

    What a shame… US only… Sometime I wonder when the xbox system will become US exclusive. We don’t have any video services, Kinect still hasn’t voice control and this list goes on and on and on… Seriously! This sucks and I feel more and more like a third class customer. :-(

  • Fabian Mateus

    Yup… Registration has been fixed! Just registered…! :)

  • Fabian Mateus

    Yup… Registration has been fixed! Just registered…! :)

  • http://profiles.google.com/spkleader Eduardo Spruck

    Don’t bother.. if it’s closed to us, let the americans be the guinea pig. They know some consoles might brick so getting it fixed in another country will cost a fortune to MS. HAH! Cheap bastards that doesn’t trust enough their own work.

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    The same thing is happening to me. It won’t let me accept the new Terms of Use.

  • http://twitter.com/optimumforge Landon Robinson

    You’ll notice (as it says above) “While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.”

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    Yes you both can sign up.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    Yes you both can sign up.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    Yes you both can sign up.

  • Anonymous

    US only again?..and even US silver accounts can sign up?….LAME!!

  • Anonymous

    US only again?..and even US silver accounts can sign up?….LAME!!

  • Anonymous

    US only again?..and even US silver accounts can sign up?….LAME!!

  • http://twitter.com/rumblpak Ryan Heyser

    As opposed to Sony who denies furiously that updates can brick consoles?

  • http://twitter.com/drenchattack Chelsey D

    It’s not that they ‘hate’ their consumers outside of the US, but rather their base of operations is within the US (since it’s a US company) which is more easily accessible to send materials to consumers with a cheaper cost. I’m sure it would be similar to the States if a company abroad was doing something similar and the US was excluded. That’s just how it goes.

  • http://twitter.com/drenchattack Chelsey D

    It’s not that they ‘hate’ their consumers outside of the US, but rather their base of operations is within the US (since it’s a US company) which is more easily accessible to send materials to consumers with a cheaper cost. I’m sure it would be similar to the States if a company abroad was doing something similar and the US was excluded. That’s just how it goes.

  • http://twitter.com/drenchattack Chelsey D

    It’s not that they ‘hate’ their consumers outside of the US, but rather their base of operations is within the US (since it’s a US company) which is more easily accessible to send materials to consumers with a cheaper cost. I’m sure it would be similar to the States if a company abroad was doing something similar and the US was excluded. That’s just how it goes.

  • http://twitter.com/drenchattack Chelsey D

    It’s not that they ‘hate’ their consumers outside of the US, but rather their base of operations is within the US (since it’s a US company) which is more easily accessible to send materials to consumers with a cheaper cost. I’m sure it would be similar to the States if a company abroad was doing something similar and the US was excluded. That’s just how it goes.

  • http://twitter.com/Burning_Karma Josh

    So I see this about this in Confidential Information section: ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. ”

    Does that include tweets as well?

  • http://twitter.com/Burning_Karma Josh

    So I see this about this in Confidential Information section: ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. ”

    Does that include tweets as well?

  • http://twitter.com/Burning_Karma Josh

    So I see this about this in Confidential Information section: ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. ”

    Does that include tweets as well?

  • http://twitter.com/Burning_Karma Josh

    So I see this about this in Confidential Information section: ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. ”

    Does that include tweets as well?

  • http://twitter.com/steinekin Josh

    Really frustrating that xbox.com only has your serial number and not your console id too. Thousands of xbox live fans are working now and cannot sign up till they get home. I understand thousand of spots are open but it never eases the mind while waiting till 5pm to go home and “maybe” make it.

  • http://twitter.com/steinekin Josh

    Really frustrating that xbox.com only has your serial number and not your console id too. Thousands of xbox live fans are working now and cannot sign up till they get home. I understand thousand of spots are open but it never eases the mind while waiting till 5pm to go home and “maybe” make it.

  • http://twitter.com/steinekin Josh

    Really frustrating that xbox.com only has your serial number and not your console id too. Thousands of xbox live fans are working now and cannot sign up till they get home. I understand thousand of spots are open but it never eases the mind while waiting till 5pm to go home and “maybe” make it.

  • http://twitter.com/steinekin Josh

    Really frustrating that xbox.com only has your serial number and not your console id too. Thousands of xbox live fans are working now and cannot sign up till they get home. I understand thousand of spots are open but it never eases the mind while waiting till 5pm to go home and “maybe” make it.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    You are fucking stupid. Please crawl back into your cave, you smelly European.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    You are fucking stupid. Please crawl back into your cave, you smelly European.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    You are fucking stupid. Please crawl back into your cave, you smelly European.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    You are fucking stupid. Please crawl back into your cave, you smelly European.

  • http://twitter.com/Kiesey_78 John Kieswetter

    What about Canada? Is it possible it might be extended to Canada also?

  • http://twitter.com/Kiesey_78 John Kieswetter

    What about Canada? Is it possible it might be extended to Canada also?

  • http://twitter.com/Kiesey_78 John Kieswetter

    What about Canada? Is it possible it might be extended to Canada also?

  • http://twitter.com/Kiesey_78 John Kieswetter

    What about Canada? Is it possible it might be extended to Canada also?

  • http://twitter.com/Kiesey_78 John Kieswetter

    What about Canada? Is it possible it might be extended to Canada also?

  • Anonymous

    Good Luck to everyone

  • http://twitter.com/enilson4 Eric Nilson

    Agree with this – would love to try things out – but not at the risk of messing with the Gears 3 beta – no way I’ll sacrifice that month for anything.

  • luke_belson

    We Europeans wold rather be smelly and fit opposed to lazy, overweight couch potatoes

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    I think you can get it from the license transfer tool. You used to be able to any way.

  • Anonymous

    wait a minute,you are also giving away a free Halo Reach game to everyone in the preview as well….what a crock of shi*t,now you are giving free games to US only

  • http://twitter.com/MATTYB00SH Matty Boosh

    Surprise Surprise – yet another opportunity for non-US residents to get shafted by Microsoft. We’re used to it by now…

    One day we might even have an Xbox UK…oh wait, what? We do!?!

  • http://www.facebook.com/foxx.wolf Foxx Wolf

    For those saying that folks outside the U.S. never get included in the beta stuff…this beta Kinect unit sat on my shelf says otherwise.

    I’m in the UK and I have taken part in every dashboard update so far as well as Kinect beta. I’m happy to miss the odd one here and there. Besides, did you stop to think that these may be US-based changes only (that they are hoping to test), maybe services (like Netflix) that aren’t available outside the US? If that’s the case there would be little reason to make this available to anyone else.

    And before you complain about that, that’s down to Netflix, not Microsoft.

  • http://profiles.google.com/vidhal Vidhal Thackurdeen

    I’d also like to know if and how this will effect any existing features of xbox live, especially the upcoming beta for gears of war 3.

    It’s nice that they are including a free game for beta testers this time. I wonder if there is some kind of alternative for those who already have reach though (maybe, msft points, or a 1 month live card or something?)

  • http://twitter.com/wandr3w Andy Wiechenthal

    After having 4 Xbox’s over the years, being in 5 Microsoft Beta’s. I can’t sign up for this one due to being US only. I can drive over the boarder to pick up the disk if shipping is an issue or pay for the extra shipping charges. Uhg. Not fair for us Canada

  • http://twitter.com/wandr3w Andy Wiechenthal

    After having 4 Xbox’s over the years, being in 5 Microsoft Beta’s. I can’t sign up for this one due to being US only. I can drive over the boarder to pick up the disk if shipping is an issue or pay for the extra shipping charges. Uhg. Not fair for us Canada

  • http://twitter.com/xxrpggamemanxx Gregory Moore

    You’re sure of this? :)

  • http://twitter.com/xxrpggamemanxx Gregory Moore

    You’re sure of this? :)

  • http://twitter.com/Tubedude1 Zachary Feldman

    everytime i agree to the terms, it just makes me agree again. im stuck in a loop, anyone else having that problem?

  • http://twitter.com/Tubedude1 Zachary Feldman

    everytime i agree to the terms, it just makes me agree again. im stuck in a loop, anyone else having that problem?

  • http://twitter.com/MATTYB00SH Matty Boosh

    For arguments sake, if the UK was involved in this, our Halo discs would be PAL and therefore shipped from the UK/EU not from the U.S.

    Not rocket science is it? =P

  • http://twitter.com/IamPhaze Phaze

    You know when you say Updated Disc Format.
    Does this mean larger DVD Data Space?
    Or a total new format :P

  • http://twitter.com/IamPhaze Phaze

    You know when you say Updated Disc Format.
    Does this mean larger DVD Data Space?
    Or a total new format :P

  • Anonymous

    I vote a war on America

  • http://profiles.google.com/kfelon Jason Kocian

    Can I sign up if I own multiple 360s? I believe previous Beta’s updated all consoles you logged onto with your profile.

  • Anonymous

    yes it is the same for me :(

  • http://twitter.com/SolemnSpirit Chris

    While I completely understand the US-only aspect of this preview as it’s hardware related , the fact remains that the worldwide service that Live is supposed to be remains fundementally home maket centric.

    Obviously legalities are involved in some cases but when a vast amount of users see services given to US members but no equivalent offered for their territory (especially in Europe based on posts here) you can understand why they jump on things like this.

    Yes it’s misguided in this case but the sentiment is understandable.

  • http://twitter.com/SolemnSpirit Chris

    While I completely understand the US-only aspect of this preview as it’s hardware related , the fact remains that the worldwide service that Live is supposed to be remains fundementally home maket centric.

    Obviously legalities are involved in some cases but when a vast amount of users see services given to US members but no equivalent offered for their territory (especially in Europe based on posts here) you can understand why they jump on things like this.

    Yes it’s misguided in this case but the sentiment is understandable.

  • http://www.facebook.com/dave.aman Dave Aman

    Well, crap. Turns out the serial number and console ID that I dutifully recorded in my password vault are for the old console that red-ringed on me. I don’t think I ever updated with the new information. It’s gonna be hours before I can get home and look up the new numbers. And here I thought I was gonna get in on this one early. #darn

  • http://www.facebook.com/dave.aman Dave Aman

    Well, crap. Turns out the serial number and console ID that I dutifully recorded in my password vault are for the old console that red-ringed on me. I don’t think I ever updated with the new information. It’s gonna be hours before I can get home and look up the new numbers. And here I thought I was gonna get in on this one early. #darn

  • http://www.facebook.com/dave.aman Dave Aman

    Well, crap. Turns out the serial number and console ID that I dutifully recorded in my password vault are for the old console that red-ringed on me. I don’t think I ever updated with the new information. It’s gonna be hours before I can get home and look up the new numbers. And here I thought I was gonna get in on this one early. #darn

  • Anonymous

    Yeah – before signing up, I’d like to know if you won’t be able to connect to friends/others who aren’t also in this public beta.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah – before signing up, I’d like to know if you won’t be able to connect to friends/others who aren’t also in this public beta.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah – before signing up, I’d like to know if you won’t be able to connect to friends/others who aren’t also in this public beta.

  • http://twitter.com/1NF3RN0Z0D Brandon Boyce

    Please don’t think that keith is the voice of us Americans. Your comment is just as silly as his. Monkey see monkey do I guess. -_-

  • http://twitter.com/1NF3RN0Z0D Brandon Boyce

    Please don’t think that keith is the voice of us Americans. Your comment is just as silly as his. Monkey see monkey do I guess. -_-

  • http://twitter.com/1NF3RN0Z0D Brandon Boyce

    Please don’t think that keith is the voice of us Americans. Your comment is just as silly as his. Monkey see monkey do I guess. -_-

  • Anonymous

    I vote a war on America. Who is with me?

  • Anonymous

    I vote a war on America. Who is with me?

  • Anonymous

    I vote a war on America. Who is with me?

  • Anonymous

    I vote a war on America. Who is with me?

  • Anonymous

    test

  • Anonymous

    test

  • Anonymous

    test

  • Anonymous

    test

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

  • http://www.facebook.com/darrencol Darren Colquhoun

    an updated Xbox 360 disc format? Could that mean a blu-ray usb drive, similar to the HD-DVD drive?

  • http://www.facebook.com/darrencol Darren Colquhoun

    an updated Xbox 360 disc format? Could that mean a blu-ray usb drive, similar to the HD-DVD drive?

  • http://www.facebook.com/darrencol Darren Colquhoun

    an updated Xbox 360 disc format? Could that mean a blu-ray usb drive, similar to the HD-DVD drive?

  • http://www.facebook.com/darrencol Darren Colquhoun

    an updated Xbox 360 disc format? Could that mean a blu-ray usb drive, similar to the HD-DVD drive?

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    My guess is it has to do with security. I think people are able to play pirated games by modifying the DVD drives, so this might stop them.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    My guess is it has to do with security. I think people are able to play pirated games by modifying the DVD drives, so this might stop them.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    My guess is it has to do with security. I think people are able to play pirated games by modifying the DVD drives, so this might stop them.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    My guess is it has to do with security. I think people are able to play pirated games by modifying the DVD drives, so this might stop them.

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    If we get accepted into the program, will we be able to converse and play with people not accepted into the program? I’d like to get in on this, but if I won’t be able to talk to my family and friends during the duration of it I’m afraid I’ll have to turn it down.

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    If we get accepted into the program, will we be able to converse and play with people not accepted into the program? I’d like to get in on this, but if I won’t be able to talk to my family and friends during the duration of it I’m afraid I’ll have to turn it down.

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    If we get accepted into the program, will we be able to converse and play with people not accepted into the program? I’d like to get in on this, but if I won’t be able to talk to my family and friends during the duration of it I’m afraid I’ll have to turn it down.

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    If we get accepted into the program, will we be able to converse and play with people not accepted into the program? I’d like to get in on this, but if I won’t be able to talk to my family and friends during the duration of it I’m afraid I’ll have to turn it down.

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    The copy of reach is not a prize, If you read carefully they are testing a new disc format. The copy of reach you get will prob be this new format so you can test it. Nowhere does it say we will be able to keep it either

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    The copy of reach is not a prize, If you read carefully they are testing a new disc format. The copy of reach you get will prob be this new format so you can test it. Nowhere does it say we will be able to keep it either

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    The copy of reach is not a prize, If you read carefully they are testing a new disc format. The copy of reach you get will prob be this new format so you can test it. Nowhere does it say we will be able to keep it either

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    The copy of reach is not a prize, If you read carefully they are testing a new disc format. The copy of reach you get will prob be this new format so you can test it. Nowhere does it say we will be able to keep it either

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well I signed up, I have been lucky enough to been in the last couple, hoping I’m lucky still to be in it, Also been pretty helpful with others that were in the previous programs. I hope I am considered again, Seems like a very very big one this time, I would love to help!

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well I signed up, I have been lucky enough to been in the last couple, hoping I’m lucky still to be in it, Also been pretty helpful with others that were in the previous programs. I hope I am considered again, Seems like a very very big one this time, I would love to help!

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well I signed up, I have been lucky enough to been in the last couple, hoping I’m lucky still to be in it, Also been pretty helpful with others that were in the previous programs. I hope I am considered again, Seems like a very very big one this time, I would love to help!

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well I signed up, I have been lucky enough to been in the last couple, hoping I’m lucky still to be in it, Also been pretty helpful with others that were in the previous programs. I hope I am considered again, Seems like a very very big one this time, I would love to help!

  • http://twitter.com/TheUberMedic Medic

    …Then you own a copy of Halo: Reach?

  • http://twitter.com/drenchattack Chelsey D

    True, I can understand the feeling of being ‘shafted’ when you see participants are given the possibility of participating in a beta program and getting a free game or other perks out of the deal when you’re stuck sitting there without that same chance.

    Like you said, the legality issues cannot be overcome and that’s just the way things are sometimes. It’s not that Microsoft likes its US customers more than any other customer who purchases their product from around the world.

    Who is to say that once this beta is tested and implemented, you lot in the UK and wherever else who do not require such a system update for specific software don’t see your own update for your consoles? It’s jumping the gun a bit just to go on and blast Microsoft when sometimes there just isn’t a way around including everyone when certain companies they contract with are solely available to US customers.

  • http://whywasibanned.com TomeOne

    No, it’s for the optical disc which is why participants will receive a copy of Reach.

  • http://twitter.com/IRB IRB

    Sad that I am not able to take part in this becasue I’m in the UK

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=40304760 Cricket Lee

    I feel like I’m gonna be penalized because I’m media. ARE media not allowed to participate?

  • http://www.jreednet.com Jay Reed

    They are using it to test the new disc format they are testing. This isn’t like the typical dash updates of the past.

  • luke_belson

    My apologies

  • luke_belson

    My apologies

  • http://www.facebook.com/SeoN8 Michael Smith

    Rea

  • http://www.facebook.com/SeoN8 Michael Smith

    Rea

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_C6VKJ6Q36OJHTFXDTCFFL3ARXI Blake

    Same

  • http://twitter.com/StuartATrueRed Stuart

    Shame I live in the UK, I would have done this instantly.

  • http://profiles.google.com/chuckimus Chuck Easterlin

    Where do you update that information Dave? I replaced an older console that was a part of the previous betas with a newer slim model.

    I entered the the new console information on the signup page but you are right, seems like I remember having to update something else as well.

  • http://twitter.com/SolemnSpirit Chris

    Absolutely agree which is why I don’t jump on tho bandwagon. The problem is that MS are never seen to be looking for the alternative contractors, instead all they say is “we’re working on it”.
    A bit of transparancy can go a long way – don’t get me wrong i’m sure they’d still get the typical angry (and generally speaking , irrational) mob if they said “no , you can’t have the XYZ service we’re giving to the US and we don’t intend to change that” but at least people would know.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Harris/627223940 Jack Harris

    Why are UK always left i the dark, sort it out microsoft!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Harris/627223940 Jack Harris

    Why are UK always left i the dark, sort it out microsoft!

  • Anonymous

    I love being on the “bleeding edge” of technology! Bring it on!

  • Anonymous

    I love being on the “bleeding edge” of technology! Bring it on!

  • http://www.facebook.com/SeoN8 Michael Smith

    Really disappointed that this one is US exclusive… I’ve participated in ALL of the previous preview programs and was looking forward to being involved in this one too. I take hope in the possibility that this *may* be expanded to other regions eventually as I’m sure they will need to be tested as well…

    Oh well – at least it’s not our broken classification system stopping me from being involved…

    - SeoN8

  • http://www.facebook.com/SeoN8 Michael Smith

    Really disappointed that this one is US exclusive… I’ve participated in ALL of the previous preview programs and was looking forward to being involved in this one too. I take hope in the possibility that this *may* be expanded to other regions eventually as I’m sure they will need to be tested as well…

    Oh well – at least it’s not our broken classification system stopping me from being involved…

    - SeoN8

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ASXYXRBNWJ3CGYC2SLUY5JDJ64 Todd Moore

    Bring it on

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ASXYXRBNWJ3CGYC2SLUY5JDJ64 Todd Moore

    Bring it on

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ASXYXRBNWJ3CGYC2SLUY5JDJ64 Todd Moore

    Bring it on

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    Try a different browser. I switched to Google Chrome and it worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    Try a different browser. I switched to Google Chrome and it worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    Try a different browser. I switched to Google Chrome and it worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    Try a different browser. I switched to Google Chrome and it worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/B_tothe_RAD Brad Nelson

    Try a different browser. I switched to Google Chrome and it worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    That was only for one preview program and was only because they were working on improving voice codecs. This one should not change any of your consoles abilities.

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    That was only for one preview program and was only because they were working on improving voice codecs. This one should not change any of your consoles abilities.

  • http://twitter.com/AnXboxGod Greg Northam

    So this this system update also going to include Hulu Plus and Avatar Kinect?

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    The only reason that there were problems in the one preview program was they were updating voice chat. All that is done so there should be no problems with interacting with the rest of the xbox gamers

  • http://www.facebook.com/Vannos Sebastian Gsellmann

    Ya, I’m wondering the same? Maybe something to help with load times by optimizing layout or increase disc space via compression?

  • Anonymous

    Ditto Todd Moore

  • http://twitter.com/X420 MC

    Sweet

  • http://twitter.com/Gamer_5670 Gamer5670

    I like it.

  • http://twitter.com/adrianjesse magnitize

    Sweet. Count me in.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-Stout/1456282028 Ryan Stout

    Signed up. Hoping I make it in!

  • http://twitter.com/SolemnSpirit Chris

    Absolutely agree which is why I don’t jump on tho bandwagon. The problem is that MS are never seen to be looking for the alternative contractors, instead all they say is “we’re working on it”.
    A bit of transparancy can go a long way – don’t get me wrong i’m sure they’d still get the typical angry (and generally speaking , irrational) mob if they said “no , you can’t have the XYZ service we’re giving to the US and we don’t intend to change that” but at least people would know.

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    To everyone worried about Voice chat. That one preview program where we had limited voice chat was only because of the preview updating our voice codecs and we couldnt communicate with others who didnt have the same codec. As far as I can tell this preview has nothing to do with voice or parties so nothing should change

  • http://twitter.com/SolemnSpirit Chris

    Absolutely agree which is why I don’t jump on tho bandwagon. The problem is that MS are never seen to be looking for the alternative contractors, instead all they say is “we’re working on it”.
    A bit of transparancy can go a long way – don’t get me wrong i’m sure they’d still get the typical angry (and generally speaking , irrational) mob if they said “no , you can’t have the XYZ service we’re giving to the US and we don’t intend to change that” but at least people would know.

  • Anonymous

    If I remember correctly, the NXE preview update completely disconnected you from friends who weren’t also participating in the preview program. That was a pretty substantial update (more than just the voice chat update that came later) so I can understand why that may have been the case.

    Would LOVE to see a response/confirmation from MS/360 on this before applying.

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    Let it go bro, The UK has services that the US cant use. I would love to be able to stream live TV to my xbox like you guys have been able to for 2 years. Its not like xbox doesnt do a great job of accomodating overseas players, keep in mind they are a american based company unlike sony

  • http://www.facebook.com/Vannos Sebastian Gsellmann

    Not including waits at the border I assume :)

  • http://profiles.google.com/kevin.m.jonas Kevin Jonas

    Probably a new data format to combat piracy. That would be my guess.

  • http://profiles.google.com/brandoncooper17 Brandon Cooper

    its not bluray likely.

    Its just bigger dvd’s so games like mass effect 2 are on one disc.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cerebal.asassin Mike Buhl

    Yes you can own multiple consoles, the only console that will update is the one you set it up for. Just if you get accepted don’t download it onto a memory card or don’t use the same hard drive on all your consoles. That’s what causes it to update.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cerebal.asassin Mike Buhl

    Yes you can own multiple consoles, the only console that will update is the one you set it up for. Just if you get accepted don’t download it onto a memory card or don’t use the same hard drive on all your consoles. That’s what causes it to update.

  • http://twitter.com/ADM36 Adam Barsenas

    Just signed up and I’m Extremely excited!!!

  • Anonymous

    Is this also bringing Hulu Plus or will there be another spring update?

  • http://twitter.com/steve_keen steve_keen

    Canada considered part of the US region for the purposes of this?

  • Anonymous

    Will Microsoft offer details on what changes are being made to the disc format?

    Is this intended to reduce piracy? Will this reduce DVD drive reliabiilty issues? Will older discs still function (assumes yes)? Will the new format increase the capacity for game discs (assumes no)?

  • Anonymous

    Will Microsoft offer details on what changes are being made to the disc format?

    Is this intended to reduce piracy? Will this reduce DVD drive reliabiilty issues? Will older discs still function (assumes yes)? Will the new format increase the capacity for game discs (assumes no)?

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    Wow dude

  • http://twitter.com/XsobervisionX Steven Osborne

    Wow dude

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    I was only calling HIM a smelly european. I actually have many Euro buddies. So thanks for being an ass for no reason.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    I was only calling HIM a smelly european. I actually have many Euro buddies. So thanks for being an ass for no reason.

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    WHAT THE **** Everything is ****** US ONLY! How can i not be pissed off somebody tell me!

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    WHAT THE **** Everything is ****** US ONLY! How can i not be pissed off somebody tell me!

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    WHAT THE **** Everything is ****** US ONLY! How can i not be pissed off somebody tell me!

  • http://www.facebook.com/cerebal.asassin Mike Buhl

    Yea It’ll include tweets, considering twitter is a “Micro Blogging” site it’ll fall under the Blog about it category

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jason-Harney/1240050522 Jason Harney

    cant get the site to work

  • http://twitter.com/Vix9er Vix9er

    I just realized that I typed in my gamertag wrong on the survey (left out a space in my tag). Anyone know if this will affect my chances on getting in?

  • http://twitter.com/Freiteez Freiteez

    This is the first time they might actually send a disc. Wonder what will be on it?

  • http://twitter.com/gtgraves George Graves

    Apparently I need to start carrying my Console ID around with me. Hope this hasn’t filled up before I get home from work!

  • Anonymous

    I really think people are misinterpreting the language used for this beta preview e.g., Disc Format as in this “preview” will be distributed in disc format vs. a downloaded update (as in the past). Not that the disc format will be changed, just my guess.

  • Anonymous

    I really think people are misinterpreting the language used for this beta preview e.g., Disc Format as in this “preview” will be distributed in disc format vs. a downloaded update (as in the past). Not that the disc format will be changed, just my guess.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=42210572 Chris Slaughter

    I keep getting looped on the Legal page…I checked the boxed but it keeps looping over and over.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=42210572 Chris Slaughter

    I keep getting looped on the Legal page…I checked the boxed but it keeps looping over and over.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kaleb-Radebaugh/1235890234 Kaleb Radebaugh

    Signed up!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kaleb-Radebaugh/1235890234 Kaleb Radebaugh

    Signed up!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kaleb-Radebaugh/1235890234 Kaleb Radebaugh

    Signed up!

  • http://twitter.com/fmsantos39 Marcos Santos

    Europe in global, I’m from Portugal and we havent this too lol

  • http://profiles.google.com/kevinski Kevin Bender

    I signed up. By the way, I took part in the previous dashboard test, and everything went quite well. Thing is, I realize that it’s always disclosed that these tests can render your console completely unusable. I’m curious as to whether or not Microsoft makes warranty exceptions for consoles that take part in these tests in the event that something does go wrong, assuming that a console that’s no longer under warranty is rendered unusable by these betas.

  • http://profiles.google.com/kevinski Kevin Bender

    I signed up. By the way, I took part in the previous dashboard test, and everything went quite well. Thing is, I realize that it’s always disclosed that these tests can render your console completely unusable. I’m curious as to whether or not Microsoft makes warranty exceptions for consoles that take part in these tests in the event that something does go wrong, assuming that a console that’s no longer under warranty is rendered unusable by these betas.

  • http://profiles.google.com/kevinski Kevin Bender

    I signed up. By the way, I took part in the previous dashboard test, and everything went quite well. Thing is, I realize that it’s always disclosed that these tests can render your console completely unusable. I’m curious as to whether or not Microsoft makes warranty exceptions for consoles that take part in these tests in the event that something does go wrong, assuming that a console that’s no longer under warranty is rendered unusable by these betas.

  • http://profiles.google.com/kevinski Kevin Bender

    I signed up. By the way, I took part in the previous dashboard test, and everything went quite well. Thing is, I realize that it’s always disclosed that these tests can render your console completely unusable. I’m curious as to whether or not Microsoft makes warranty exceptions for consoles that take part in these tests in the event that something does go wrong, assuming that a console that’s no longer under warranty is rendered unusable by these betas.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kaleb-Radebaugh/1235890234 Kaleb Radebaugh

    maybe. spacing does matter with a gamertag

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    Well they wouldn’t be making these public if that was the case

  • Anonymous

    once you get accepted you need to email them and let them know, or if you see a way to contact them now, I would do so.

  • http://twitter.com/churchkpq Eddie Delgado

    Pretty sad that this is just continental US only, since I’ve participated in practically all(not the Kinect one) the preview programs.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_VGQMRQOQYPZHFOGRIZ53F646KU Not ice_fusion.

    Nah. It’s clearly spelled out, “…prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format”

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_VGQMRQOQYPZHFOGRIZ53F646KU Not ice_fusion.

    Nah. It’s clearly spelled out, “…prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format”

  • Scott Jacobs

    You could try taking your medication, for starters…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=42210572 Chris Slaughter

    Apparently Microsoft doesn’t like me using Safari on my MacBook Pro to fill out these surveys. FAIL!

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    nothing is powerful enough!

  • http://blog.cjs.au.com cjschris

    i’d probably pay for shipping too…
    its a disc guys!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Why Reach? Isn’t that game still on the old disc format? Or is this a different disc than the one that shipped last September? (wouldn’t most of us applying already have it anyway?)

    And I can’t see old discs not working (if this is a format change), it’s not like it’s a brand-new console or anything, should be like how support was added for USB storage last year.

    And another question: Is this the Avatar Kinect preview as well, or just the new disc format?

    edit: “other possible rewards”… How to translate that…

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Why Reach? Isn’t that game still on the old disc format? Or is this a different disc than the one that shipped last September? (wouldn’t most of us applying already have it anyway?)

    And I can’t see old discs not working (if this is a format change), it’s not like it’s a brand-new console or anything, should be like how support was added for USB storage last year.

    And another question: Is this the Avatar Kinect preview as well, or just the new disc format?

    edit: “other possible rewards”… How to translate that…

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Why Reach? Isn’t that game still on the old disc format? Or is this a different disc than the one that shipped last September? (wouldn’t most of us applying already have it anyway?)

    And I can’t see old discs not working (if this is a format change), it’s not like it’s a brand-new console or anything, should be like how support was added for USB storage last year.

    And another question: Is this the Avatar Kinect preview as well, or just the new disc format?

    edit: “other possible rewards”… How to translate that…

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/FRMATTUU Matt O’Rourke

    I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    Because a US company has certain restrictions. It isn’t personal. Besides, it’s just a preview. When the big roll out comes, you will not be left out.

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    Because a US company has certain restrictions. It isn’t personal. Besides, it’s just a preview. When the big roll out comes, you will not be left out.

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    It worked fine on my mac.

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    It worked fine on my mac.

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    It worked fine on my mac.

  • http://twitter.com/KeenanLonell Keenan Lonell

    It worked fine on my mac.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Santiago/1094023545 Daniel Santiago

    how do you know if you get accepted ?

  • Anonymous

    It kept looping one of the pages on Safari for me, but I used Firefox and it worked.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    Yes, I’m 100% sure.

  • Anonymous

    If I remember correctly, they send you an email stating you are accepted and when the update should be ready.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MajorRebirth Jared Nealon

    It’s kinda sad this isn’t availible to outside U.S. Beta Testers (or a select few). I mean, I tested almost all dashboard updates (including Kinect) since the NXE Closed Beta Test.

    Still rooting for Microsoft in still making something new for the Xbox 360. My personal belief is that the new disc format is in fact an old blast from the past – HD-DVD will be a semi-standard disc format for Xbox 360 Games.

  • http://twitter.com/steve_keen steve_keen

    What? We fall under the same US region blanket label for the purposes of Xbox Live regions. I’m not retarded, I know Canada isn’t part of the US.

  • http://profiles.google.com/regime2008 Daniel Thomas

    Please let me get in! I have been in several betas and will provide as much feedback and what not as needed.

  • http://profiles.google.com/regime2008 Daniel Thomas

    Please let me get in! I have been in several betas and will provide as much feedback and what not as needed.

  • http://www.Nave360.com Sebastian Gorgon

    True, but i rather have it now and get Halo Reach for free

  • http://twitter.com/Farrmark Mark Farrington

    No Uk Beta makes Farrmark a sad man :-(

  • http://www.gamingexaminer.com Taylor Lucarelli

    What i don’t understand is.. They can send me a Kinect but not a disc? that doesn’t make sense to me =S

  • http://twitter.com/xAsianZombie xAsian Zombie

    I have just signed up, however what is the risk regarding games you own?

    Is it possible this update would render games i own unable to be played?

  • http://twitter.com/dmcbride dan mcbride

    this better have hulu plus.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    It should be Reach in the new disc format.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It doesn’t matter what beta’s you’ve been in. They will pick the people who are best for the beta.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It doesn’t matter what beta’s you’ve been in. They will pick the people who are best for the beta.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    How does it not make sense?

  • http://twitter.com/CougRon Ronald Kinion

    Either that or upload it into the cloud someplace. I really need to remember to email my serial number and console id to my gmail account so I can archive it and find it doing a search.

  • http://twitter.com/CougRon Ronald Kinion

    Either that or upload it into the cloud someplace. I really need to remember to email my serial number and console id to my gmail account so I can archive it and find it doing a search.

  • http://twitter.com/CougRon Ronald Kinion

    Either that or upload it into the cloud someplace. I really need to remember to email my serial number and console id to my gmail account so I can archive it and find it doing a search.

  • http://twitter.com/CougRon Ronald Kinion

    Either that or upload it into the cloud someplace. I really need to remember to email my serial number and console id to my gmail account so I can archive it and find it doing a search.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It most likely will.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It most likely will.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It most likely will.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    It most likely will.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    SO TRUE! I grow tired of running to my 360 just to grab some numbers.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    SO TRUE! I grow tired of running to my 360 just to grab some numbers.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    SO TRUE! I grow tired of running to my 360 just to grab some numbers.

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    SO TRUE! I grow tired of running to my 360 just to grab some numbers.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000361082874 Stefan Niculae

    well didn’t anyone think about a possible april fool’s joke? :)
    after all, a free halo reach copy doesn’t sound that plausible

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000361082874 Stefan Niculae

    well didn’t anyone think about a possible april fool’s joke? :)
    after all, a free halo reach copy doesn’t sound that plausible

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000361082874 Stefan Niculae

    well didn’t anyone think about a possible april fool’s joke? :)
    after all, a free halo reach copy doesn’t sound that plausible

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000361082874 Stefan Niculae

    well didn’t anyone think about a possible april fool’s joke? :)
    after all, a free halo reach copy doesn’t sound that plausible

  • http://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.d.green Nathan Green

    I would say yes, because it’s a microblogging service

  • http://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.d.green Nathan Green

    I would say yes, because it’s a microblogging service

  • http://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.d.green Nathan Green

    I would say yes, because it’s a microblogging service

  • http://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.d.green Nathan Green

    I would say yes, because it’s a microblogging service

  • http://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.d.green Nathan Green

    I would say yes, because it’s a microblogging service

  • http://twitter.com/HFIELDS33 Harold Fields

    How will this effect gold family memberships with multiple consoles? will primary a GT and others be eligible or only one per billed account?

  • Anonymous

    I also hope it includes that!

  • Anonymous

    I also hope it includes that!

  • Anonymous

    I also hope it includes that!

  • Anonymous

    I also hope it includes that!

  • Anonymous

    I also hope it includes that!

  • Anonymous

    The current Xbox 360 DVD format uses ~2-3GB of the total disc space for system overhead/security data. My guess is the new disc format cuts down on that, making more space available for developers. It’ll still be DVD, they can’t change the physical media without a hardware change. That won’t come until the next Xbox.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    How would that work? There isn’t a factory in the world still making the drives or discs.

  • Anonymous

    It’s not April Fool’s Day?

  • Anonymous

    well it’s not April 1st, so why would it be a joke. and if they are testing a new drive software, then they need to send out discs for people to test with.

  • http://www.majornelson.com Major Nelson

    I’ve updated my post to let you know that this preview will NOT impact chat/voice messages/party chat at all.

  • http://profiles.google.com/722.8050 Jeff Underwood

    It says that it may render xbox inoperable… who covers the cost of that repair?

  • Anonymous

    Agreed

  • Anonymous

    Why does Microsoft have to hate on Canada:(

  • http://twitter.com/Mystek23 Graham Aikens

    Probably a silly question, but I’ll ask anyway :P

    by US only this, I assume, doesn’t include Canada? It’d be super if it did :)

  • http://twitter.com/Ratsult2 Cale

    Will people in the beta still be able to play Reach with people not in the beta?

  • http://profiles.google.com/vidhal Vidhal Thackurdeen

    Is the Halo: Reach a physical disc, or download from games on demand version?

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    The Kinect used the same software and disc formats that were already on the 360. Since this is testing a new disc format, you will need a disc in the new format to be able to perform said test.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    Maybe you should have kept Justin Bieber to yourselves. Think about that for the next time.

  • Darth Stewie

    Yeah that is a silly question… sucks

  • Darth Stewie

    Yeah that is a silly question… sucks

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Continental US means the lower 48 US states (no Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico)

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Continental US means the lower 48 US states (no Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico)

  • Darth Stewie

    Sounds like it’s a physical disc sent since part of the sign up required address info and alluded to something being sent to you…

  • Darth Stewie

    Sounds like it’s a physical disc sent since part of the sign up required address info and alluded to something being sent to you…

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    Seeing as how they’re testing a new disc format, you’re probably getting Reach in that new format to test it out.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    Seeing as how they’re testing a new disc format, you’re probably getting Reach in that new format to test it out.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephan-Tenspel/578534292 Stephan Tenspel

    And again Europe gets screwed. You are just the messenger Major, I am not blaming you :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephan-Tenspel/578534292 Stephan Tenspel

    And again Europe gets screwed. You are just the messenger Major, I am not blaming you :)

  • Anonymous

    I wonder if Gears of War 3 was developed with this new format in mind. Possibly more space on discs for developers? I sure hope so.

  • http://twitter.com/evanundercover evan

    Are P.O.boxes allowed? :/

  • http://twitter.com/evanundercover evan

    Are P.O.boxes allowed? :/

  • http://twitter.com/bob101910 Bob B

    I’m going to be moving in a few weeks. Can I change my address if I’m accepted and the disc hasn’t been out before I move?

  • http://twitter.com/bob101910 Bob B

    I’m going to be moving in a few weeks. Can I change my address if I’m accepted and the disc hasn’t been out before I move?

  • Darth Stewie

    I’d like to ask, as others have, what exactly would happen in a worst case scenario and my system did in fact become inoperable? It’s no longer under and warranty at this time… would MS assist me with getting back to an operable state?

  • http://twitter.com/MysticChief Horst Schlämmer

    But I do

  • Anonymous

    Why are they giving us a game? will it make our xbox unplayable on certains games or something?

  • Sepirioth

    Awesomeness

  • http://www.facebook.com/MajorRebirth Jared Nealon

    It’s simple, US Consoles use NTSC discs and due to shipping & possibly manufacturing/encoding issues it’s limited to United States.

  • http://twitter.com/louiedog louiedog

    If they’re testing out a new disc format then they need to give you a disc in that new format to test out.

  • http://www.seankelly.ie Sean Kelly

    The game is being given as a reward for participation in the program not because it will make your system unable to play games.

    “As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards.”

  • http://www.seankelly.ie Sean Kelly

    The game is being given as a reward for participation in the program not because it will make your system unable to play games.

    “As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards.”

  • http://twitter.com/Terranoid Fraser Cameron

    Any chance the UK will get a chance at getting in on this scheme? We always seem to be left out.

  • http://twitter.com/Terranoid Fraser Cameron

    Any chance the UK will get a chance at getting in on this scheme? We always seem to be left out.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MajorRebirth Jared Nealon

    The production of the discs & drives have stopped officially yes. However a firmware update could enable the use of HD-DVD, and the blueprints for the discs should still be in possession of Microsoft. So a Major Rebirth (my Gamertag X3) could happen for the HD-DVD.

  • http://twitter.com/Dshiznit Vinny

    Thanks for the post major, I’ve enjoyed all of the previews and most of all the kinect beta it had tons of benefits…. of couse i’ll join this preview!

  • http://twitter.com/Dshiznit Vinny

    Thanks for the post major, I’ve enjoyed all of the previews and most of all the kinect beta it had tons of benefits…. of couse i’ll join this preview!

  • http://twitter.com/Dshiznit Vinny

    Thanks for the post major, I’ve enjoyed all of the previews and most of all the kinect beta it had tons of benefits…. of couse i’ll join this preview!

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    I messed up putting my Gamertag in the survey (I change me GT last week and put an “O” instead of “0″). Does this impact anything?

  • Anonymous

    I think you are confusing US with North America, Canada is considered in with the N.America region, not US, if you want to be considered in with US, ask your government to consider succeeding and all you bases belong to US

  • Anonymous

    Where does it say it could make the system inoperable?

  • http://twitter.com/turbo_tweet Chris

    This is great! I’m very much looking forward to trying out this beta. I’m sure there must be some kinect enhancements as well. I’ll make sure I submit some feedback. It’s great that xbox live keeps developing. I just heard about the new disk format… sounds interesting.

  • http://twitter.com/turbo_tweet Chris

    This is great! I’m very much looking forward to trying out this beta. I’m sure there must be some kinect enhancements as well. I’ll make sure I submit some feedback. It’s great that xbox live keeps developing. I just heard about the new disk format… sounds interesting.

  • Anonymous

    When will the selection process be complete? I just want to know when to expect an email if I’m chosen…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524036015 Noel Mushansky

    I bet it kills lt fw!! A new disk format could be M$ way of lessoning the horrible piracy issues.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524036015 Noel Mushansky

    I bet it kills lt fw!! A new disk format could be M$ way of lessoning the horrible piracy issues.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524036015 Noel Mushansky

    I bet it kills lt fw!! A new disk format could be M$ way of lessoning the horrible piracy issues.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SFHMXFGLRQZG5O2MGVGWJ5CSUU mr poopy

    i think its because they know reach is crap

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SFHMXFGLRQZG5O2MGVGWJ5CSUU mr poopy

    i think there giving us reach cause they know its crap

  • http://twitter.com/Evil_Alaska Connolly

    Alaska is part of the Continental but not the Contiguous.

  • AmpliHelix

    Am I the only one that’s getting an error after email verification?

  • http://twitter.com/Doc_Rogers David C. Rogers

    I’ll run the risk if I have to, because I don’t it will affect anything. I think they are just testing a new disc format. But I want to be able to be in party chats so I can talk to my friends who will also be playing the gears 3 beta.

  • http://twitter.com/Doc_Rogers David C. Rogers

    I’ll run the risk if I have to, because I don’t it will affect anything. I think they are just testing a new disc format. But I want to be able to be in party chats so I can talk to my friends who will also be playing the gears 3 beta.

  • http://www.gamingexaminer.com Taylor Lucarelli

    Canada isn’t that hard to ship to, uses the same exact consoles as the US, and that’s where I was going with the Kinect thing, if they can ship that to me across the border why not a disc?

  • http://www.desynch.org desynch

    woo!

    information submitted. :D

  • http://www.desynch.org desynch

    woo!

    information submitted. :D

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well since your someone who isn’t appreciating what they *MIGHT* get then honestly IMHO you probably don’t deserve to get in. Be happy you get a chance to even test something (should you be chosen)

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well since your someone who isn’t appreciating what they *MIGHT* get then honestly IMHO you probably don’t deserve to get in. Be happy you get a chance to even test something (should you be chosen)

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Well since your someone who isn’t appreciating what they *MIGHT* get then honestly IMHO you probably don’t deserve to get in. Be happy you get a chance to even test something (should you be chosen)

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    crap… XD

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    crap… XD

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    crap… XD

  • http://twitter.com/davidpm95 David Mancini

    So i just submitted it.. but just realized that it can make my xbox “inoperable”. If it become inoperable, will MS fix it for free or something?

  • http://twitter.com/davidpm95 David Mancini

    So i just submitted it.. but just realized that it can make my xbox “inoperable”. If it become inoperable, will MS fix it for free or something?

  • http://twitter.com/davidpm95 David Mancini

    So i just submitted it.. but just realized that it can make my xbox “inoperable”. If it become inoperable, will MS fix it for free or something?

  • Anonymous

    Are we supposed to get an email after we submitted our information? And when will we be notified?

  • Anonymous

    Are we supposed to get an email after we submitted our information? And when will we be notified?

  • Anonymous

    Are we supposed to get an email after we submitted our information? And when will we be notified?

  • Anonymous

    and why cant i get passed “Create a Microsoft Profile to contribute” where i make a user name and agree to terms?

  • Anonymous

    and why cant i get passed “Create a Microsoft Profile to contribute” where i make a user name and agree to terms?

  • Anonymous

    and why cant i get passed “Create a Microsoft Profile to contribute” where i make a user name and agree to terms?

  • Anonymous

    and why cant i get passed “Create a Microsoft Profile to contribute” where i make a user name and agree to terms?

  • Anonymous

    Thats your opinion. There are still A LOT of Xbox LIVE members still enjoying this game.

  • Anonymous

    Thats your opinion. There are still A LOT of Xbox LIVE members still enjoying this game.

  • Anonymous

    Thats your opinion. There are still A LOT of Xbox LIVE members still enjoying this game.

  • Anonymous

    Thats your opinion. There are still A LOT of Xbox LIVE members still enjoying this game.

  • Anonymous

    It tells you when you sign up that it starts in about 2 weeks, and you will know then.

  • Anonymous

    It tells you when you sign up that it starts in about 2 weeks, and you will know then.

  • Anonymous

    It tells you when you sign up that it starts in about 2 weeks, and you will know then.

  • Anonymous

    It tells you when you sign up that it starts in about 2 weeks, and you will know then.

  • AmpliHelix

    Nevermind, everything went through fine :)

  • AmpliHelix

    Nevermind, everything went through fine :)

  • AmpliHelix

    Nevermind, everything went through fine :)

  • AmpliHelix

    Nevermind, everything went through fine :)

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    im assuming the update refers more on the XB Serial # more than the GT (hoping). I wish the site was more user friendly like the past beta programs.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jordan-James-Smith/740214723 Jordan James Smith

    Its literally not letting me click the blue continue button….why?

  • http://www.seankelly.ie Sean Kelly

    That’s your opinion but they’re probably giving Halo: Reach due to the fact that it is developed by Microsoft themselves and therefore it’s easier to distribute and source.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jordan-James-Smith/740214723 Jordan James Smith

    same here its annoying

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    sign in first THEN click it

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    sign in first THEN click it

  • Anonymous

    There have been troubles with Safari if your using it. Try Firefox worked for me.

  • Anonymous

    There have been troubles with Safari if your using it. Try Firefox worked for me.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    obviously… you can’t just put the wrong gamertag in.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    obviously… you can’t just put the wrong gamertag in.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    put your new address =

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    put your new address =

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SFHMXFGLRQZG5O2MGVGWJ5CSUU mr poopy

    not even close to half as much as when any of the halos came out , you dont have to kid your self everyone knows its shit , its ok but no were close to the demand of original halo players , they dumbed it down for noobs , hopefully they dont ruin the remake of halo one =/

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SFHMXFGLRQZG5O2MGVGWJ5CSUU mr poopy

    not even close to half as much as when any of the halos came out , you dont have to kid your self everyone knows its shit , its ok but no were close to the demand of original halo players , they dumbed it down for noobs , hopefully they dont ruin the remake of halo one =/

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    did that to me on safari, switch to chrome while submitting it.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

  • http://twitter.com/ozetadev Philip Bernstein

    or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jordan-James-Smith/740214723 Jordan James Smith

    bingo firefox worked thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jordan-James-Smith/740214723 Jordan James Smith

    bingo firefox worked thanks

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    well like i said in the last post was i wish the site was updated and fixed (like last beta programs) where you were able to review/edit the survey !

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    well like i said in the last post was i wish the site was updated and fixed (like last beta programs) where you were able to review/edit the survey !

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    well like i said in the last post was i wish the site was updated and fixed (like last beta programs) where you were able to review/edit the survey !

  • http://twitter.com/Frostybrutality Jonathan Kyer

    well like i said in the last post was i wish the site was updated and fixed (like last beta programs) where you were able to review/edit the survey !

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KSJG5FN477Z7QFPLBDDWURSICU UndyingZombie

    Good luck everyone who signed up.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KSJG5FN477Z7QFPLBDDWURSICU UndyingZombie

    Good luck everyone who signed up.

  • Anonymous

    This one I really REALLY hope I get in.

  • Anonymous

    Its a great game. Its definitely not as competitive as previous Halo’s in my opinion.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Brenard/100000380786400 ‘Jim Brenard

    i got into the twitter/facebook update. i wasn’t impressed then, but I’m willing to give it another shot

  • Anonymous

    you can currently use the HD-DVD accessory on the 360 right now. Unless you mean that a firmware updated will magically turn every DVD reader on the 360 into an HD-DVD reader??… Never gonna happen as it is totally different hardware.

    Also, concerning this gen, MS will not make HD-DVD the standard (or semi-standard) as every 360 released thus far has a standard DVD player and it would fracture the community as it would require everyone to buy the HD-DVD drive. It is far too late in this Gens cycle to make a major change like that. Next gen.. different story, but I think it will be Blu-Ray as it is the HD media standard as of now and lines up with MS’s vision of a game console/media center for every living room.

    Now, if they rolled out the slim with a combo HD/DVD drive from the start it could have been a possibility.

  • Anonymous

    Think it has more to do with software licensing as this seems more software based (IE Halo Reach game) than hardware

  • http://twitter.com/encryp73d Daniel Esquerra

    Just signed up, I hope I get it

  • Anonymous

    It tells you when you sign up that it starts in about 2 weeks, and you will know then.

  • http://twitter.com/vitoxbc Vito

    Major, can we expect a preview program for other regions later?

  • http://twitter.com/vitoxbc Vito

    Major, can we expect a preview program for other regions later?

  • http://twitter.com/vitoxbc Vito

    Major, can we expect a preview program for other regions later?

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    I signed up and everything, but the program doesn’t show up on my Dashboard (MS Connect, not 360). Not even as pending =/

  • http://twitter.com/pgr3master Pgr3 master

    can you do the update for everyone just the us get the discs?

  • http://twitter.com/EX1ON EX1ON

    Just signed up, hope I get accepted! :)

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    I get the same thing, However When I go into it via the link Major provided, then click for the survey on that page again, it tells me there it’s still pending.

    Probably wont show up on the dashboard of Connect until they close it out, or due to the way it’s set up till your accepted is my guess.

  • http://twitter.com/Z01_Studios Z01 Studios

    I think its completely unfair that only US participants are permitted to enrol in the Xbox 360 Update Test. Do not we in Europe also Xbox 360′s? Does not our opinion also matter? Are we in Europe being thrown to the wolves on this one. Microsoft that’s not kewl, not by any means.

  • http://twitter.com/Clutchsky GT: iClutchsky

    signed up, cant wait for this :)

  • http://twitter.com/marcdart mean gene

    Yea he can probably kiss his invite goodbye.

  • ravissimo

    just signed up myself. hope i get a preview packet. never done one of these before. it makes sense that it’s US only since microsoft is US based. I’m sure sony would do previews in japan if they did similar things. i feel for my european brothers and sisters!

  • http://www.facebook.com/jwhite898 John White

    Just signed up, i wonder if I will get accepted. i hope so

  • http://twitter.com/LDawgNL Lolke

    Very interesting. Too bad it is for US residents only, otherwhise I would apply for sure!

  • Anonymous

    I think it could be a new disc maybe? Sorry I don’t really know much about this so I’m just speculating but maybe that’s why they are sending out copies of Halo Reach to test out the new disc maybe?

  • http://twitter.com/chuffster darren dilliway

    Great,so the opinions of anyone outside the U.S don’t count:(

  • http://twitter.com/Burning_Karma Josh

    I would assume yes as well, but it doesn’t explicitly state it. Always good to have some clarification.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Johnny-Villalobos/100001045343189 Johnny Villalobos

    It wont let me register… I cant get past the Agree to Legal Terms portion. I keep clicking agree but nothing happens, im officially frustrated.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Johnny-Villalobos/100001045343189 Johnny Villalobos

    It wont let me register… I cant get past the Agree to Legal Terms portion. I keep clicking agree but nothing happens, im officially frustrated.

  • http://twitter.com/CdnHeyYou Robbie S.

    Man, that sucks. I was looking forward to participating in another Xbox Spring Preview program.

    Sometimes being Canadian sucks :/

    Isn’t there another Preview program for Xbox that includes using Kinect for Netflix and other stuff?

  • http://twitter.com/CdnHeyYou Robbie S.

    Man, that sucks. I was looking forward to participating in another Xbox Spring Preview program.

    Sometimes being Canadian sucks :/

    Isn’t there another Preview program for Xbox that includes using Kinect for Netflix and other stuff?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Johnny-Villalobos/100001045343189 Johnny Villalobos

    I keep trying to register but it wont let me get past the Agree to Legal Terms part. Im officially frustrated.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Matthew-Webb/550115709 Matthew Webb

    So only US opinions matter?

    UK live = no netflix, no BBC iPlayer/ITV Netplayer/4OD. Come on Microsoft, sort it out! I don’t care about Facebook/Twitter.

    Hope they roll this out to UK and rest of the world.

  • http://twitter.com/SMG_823 Steven Gagnon

    wow i hope i get picked again this year i really want halo reach finally a reward for helping!!!!

  • Anonymous

    I’m going to sign up.

    When will we find out whether or not we got picked?

  • http://twitter.com/IRB IRB

    Well as this is US only, being in the UK won’t matter.

  • http://twitter.com/IRB IRB

    Well as this is US only, being in the UK won’t matter.

  • http://twitter.com/CaptainPedge Some Bloke

    Alas, the problem with 4od/iplayer/itv player is to do with the tv license. Sky player get around this by making sure you have a sky account before you can use it for live TV. Netflix is an American company, if you want a similar thing over here, you will probably need to pester comanies like lovefilm.

  • http://twitter.com/CaptainPedge Some Bloke

    Alas, the problem with 4od/iplayer/itv player is to do with the tv license. Sky player get around this by making sure you have a sky account before you can use it for live TV. Netflix is an American company, if you want a similar thing over here, you will probably need to pester comanies like lovefilm.

  • http://twitter.com/marcdart mean gene

    like they said, there are disc distribution issues with making this worldwide. They are really trying to test out a new disc format with this new version of reach they will be sending out, and probably not much else, so dont be so upset.

  • http://twitter.com/marcdart mean gene

    like they said, there are disc distribution issues with making this worldwide. They are really trying to test out a new disc format with this new version of reach they will be sending out, and probably not much else, so dont be so upset.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1679311887 Justin Pitta

    Safari is garbage

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1679311887 Justin Pitta

    Safari is garbage

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1679311887 Justin Pitta

    To any non US Xbox user:

    This is a BETA – it’s not the real deal. Everyone will get the full release when it’s avalible.

    RELAX

  • Anonymous

    Done.

  • Anonymous

    Done.

  • Anonymous

    Done.

  • Anonymous

    Done.

  • http://twitter.com/CookieCreativ James Knight

    Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

  • http://twitter.com/CookieCreativ James Knight

    Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

  • http://twitter.com/CookieCreativ James Knight

    Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715150379 Josue Tinoco

    i hope i get i hope i get, HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES HE NEEEED??????

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000152207903 Craig Goins

    like they said : Distribution limitations..

  • http://profiles.google.com/j.d.carlino John Carlino

    So I assume there will be an over-the-air update, but will the game disc be tied to the registered preview console, or can it be played on any console?

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    My guess like most of these previews, once the have enough they will cut it off, then weed through the junk ones etc.

  • http://twitter.com/bpriney Brandon Riney

    Try a different browser. I had the same problem with my Mac using safari and i had to switch to firefox to finish up registration.

  • http://twitter.com/bpriney Brandon Riney

    Try a different browser. I had the same problem with my Mac using safari and i had to switch to firefox to finish up registration.

  • http://profiles.google.com/finnmiller Fionan O Muilleoir

    ive been part of every single preview program for the 360 and this is the first one i cannot join. a shame and your loss.

  • Jovhanybros

    Pre-Release Software. 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. Has anyone lose there xbox to a beta?

  • Anonymous

    Looking forward to the new update. I wonder what this new disc format will be?

  • Anonymous

    Signed up. Now I just hope that if I am accepted, it doesn’t brick my console. :P

  • Anonymous

    Signed up. Now I just hope that if I am accepted, it doesn’t brick my console. :P

  • Anonymous

    Major, the Gears 3 beta is in 20 days, if i get this update i will still be able to play it right? this update will still read my bulletstorm disc correct?

  • psych7111

    To all of those saying they can’t get in because they’re in a different country; It only makes sense that if they need a select amount of people to test this, why not test it only in the country the system is made.

  • Anonymous

    What, is blu-ray coming to Xbox 360? O__o…..(lol…jk)

    Signed up, but disappointed its only for US, I wanted a few of my Xbox buddies to sign up but not all live in us :

  • http://www.facebook.com/gkam1 Gregory Kam

    Hawaii US – Continued US

    Thumbs down…

  • http://profiles.google.com/law1337 Lawliet Ryuzaki

    Will the Halo: Reach copy be digital?

  • Guest

    What, is Blu-ray coming to the Xbox 360? (Lol…jk)

    I signed up, but I am sad its only for US. I want a couple of my Xbox Live buddies to sign up but they don’t live in US.

  • Anonymous

    It’s nothing to do with having a TV license because the ps3 has those features. It’s to do with Microsoft wanted to only having gold member access these features and the BBC can’t allow that to happen because then what are people paying their TV licences for.

  • Guest

    What, is Blu-ray coming to the Xbox 360? (Lol…jk)

    Wish it wasn’t US only, wanted some of my Xbox buddies to sign up, but not all live in US :

  • Anonymous

    Is the disc limitation because the preview will be on disc or Halo Reach?!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002081998877 Justin Dalton

    yea but Sony kisses your British ass, ive been screwed over from so many deals from them because im not in Britain….

  • Anonymous

    Good question. I’m in an email discussion with a friend about this exact point. I love my updates, but I’d really hate to miss the Gears 3 Beta because of it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/animeratio Tino Arango

    Signed up hope i get in. Also if it dose happen to break our Xbox would they give us a new one or repair it??

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    Will Kinect continue to work if we make it into the preview program?

  • Anonymous

    You should be able to still. It wouldn’t make since if you count not play anything else.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    There is a risk that the new firmware could brick your 360. Will MS fix it for free?

  • http://twitter.com/ARG_Bon3zz1001 Bonezz

    I hope I can get into this one! I’ve been in all the previews for the 360 so far.

  • http://profiles.google.com/grzlax Grizzly Atoms

    I signed up but noticed after hitting continue that the state I had picked was wrong, will I be able to fix this if/when I get sent something?

  • Anonymous

    If my xbox dies after htis update starts will i be able to use my account on a diffrent xbox that doesnt have the update? I rem one time people was saying preview updates required u to use the xbox u signed up on and made it unsuable on friends systems

  • http://twitter.com/Quicksilver4648 Alex Woods

    Sucks living in the US when you have a US product. Keep missing out on… Hey, wait a minute.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1576793889 Sean Kontogianis

    doubtful, it says clearly on the bottom make sure everything is correct. but if you get picked and they mail it the post office will get it to you regardless of the wrong state or not, they would just go off the zip code.

  • Anonymous

    I signed up and I noticed that it said chosen participants will be notified by mail. Does this mean mail or email?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=727771940 Mark Stammers

    u still need a tv license to view sky, infact you need a license even if you just play games on your console

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662111251 Cory IndaHouse Sumsumsum

    AWESOME!!! I signed up like 4 hours ago but YEAAAAAAAAAA!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662111251 Cory IndaHouse Sumsumsum

    AWESOME!!! I signed up like 4 hours ago but YEAAAAAAAAAA!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/christopher.hess Christopher Hess

    I had EXACTLY that happen with the last update in Nov. It took two days, but they did move the update to the new Xbox.

  • http://profiles.google.com/robertjp27 Jean-Paul Robertson

    Okay… I can’t sign up in safari. I’m on a mac. And it seems that none of the Microsoft sites like safari. I get stuck in a log in loop when agreeing to the T&C, in Safari, and can’t post anything to my Xbox Queue, in safari. I have to use other Mozilla browsers. That’s my 2 cents. And I will still stick with safari.

  • http://twitter.com/colorfulchew Fluffy Waffles

    This update appears that its going to be “physically” delivered. This for microsoft would mean international shipping for thousands of European testers.

  • http://twitter.com/brotherdaz brotherdaz

    if you’re under warranty, yes

  • http://twitter.com/brotherdaz brotherdaz

    Seriously?? of course it will

  • Anonymous

    Why do you like Safari so much? There are better options my friend.

  • Anonymous

    Why do you like Safari so much? There are better options my friend.

  • Anonymous

    And if youre not?

  • Anonymous

    And if youre not?

  • http://www.facebook.com/Bosstonez Jim Lund Jr

    Yeah…I’m on my Mac as well. I’ve tried it with my phone, my iPad AND my Mac and the continue button on the terms of use page is de-activated. What gives!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/Bosstonez Jim Lund Jr

    Yeah…I’m on my Mac as well. I’ve tried it with my phone, my iPad AND my Mac and the continue button on the terms of use page is de-activated. What gives!!

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    Ah, so you work for the company. I’m glad to hear from someone with such a positive response.

    Coming from someone who worked on the Kinect beta, often things stop working that are supposed to continue working, and it turned out that MS was aware certain things would stop working (i.e. sound codecs for voice communications not being the same in the new build as people under the old software, etc.) and just planned to fix it through later beta updates. We know that’s not a problem, based on Major’s post, but just thought I’d check to make sure there weren’t any other potential “surprises.”

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    is any body scared that there xbox will get corrupted after the update

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    is any body scared that there xbox will get corrupted after the update

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    hey man do you not think that your xbox will get corrupted

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    hey man do you not think that your xbox will get corrupted

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    No, not really. I’ve participated in quite a few of these previews and haven’t had any issues like that.

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    No, not really. I’ve participated in quite a few of these previews and haven’t had any issues like that.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1679311887 Justin Pitta

    Safari = Teh Sux

  • http://profiles.google.com/necromannn Necro Man

    Why are this stuff always limited to US customers only? Aren’t we all users of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live? Come on, this ir really bad and very annoying. I’m very unhappy :(

  • http://twitter.com/CJohnson1193 chris johnson

    SIGNED UP. Here’s to new stuff! AND possibly a new copy of Reach?! Yeah, I’m down

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so basicly if im accepted and use the disk i should be okay

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    At least for this one in particular, it says that it’s limited to continental United States (which also leaves out Hawaii) because of shipping concerns of the “Preview Materials.”

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    I would say so, definitely. I can’t guarantee it obviously, because I don’t work for MS and it’s happened on a handful of occasions to others, but it’s definitely rare.

  • http://twitter.com/Tehya_Mai Tehya

    what a shame it’s for the US only again. My hubby and I love taking part in previews. So come on Microsoft let the rest of the world join in, we do buy your products as well you know.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph-Finn/550033607 Joseph Finn

    So what happens if by some one in a million chance it corrupts your Xbox? Are we responsible for replacing/fixing it, or will MS help us out?

  • Anonymous

    You could, I don’t know… move into a country that does exist.

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    yea man why hasnt larry answered him self this is driving me nuts i guess i should just try it out darnit

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    I would guess it still applies to your warranty. Part of the survey says that you “acknowledge it’s a preview build,” and that it’s possible for pre-release software to cause problems or crashes. I can’t swear to it, though, since I haven’t experienced it.

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so in the past with update builds have you been able to play online with those who dont have the update build

  • Anonymous

    Tried to get in, but when I received the verification email with the link, the link said an error had occurred. Boo.

  • http://twitter.com/cerisier Megan

    You have to use something besides Safari. I’m on a Mac and Chrome worked fine. Apparently Firefox works ok as well.

  • http://twitter.com/cerisier Megan

    You have to use something besides Safari. I’m on a Mac and Chrome worked fine. Apparently Firefox works ok as well.

  • http://www.facebook.com/josh.haas Josh Haas

    Man, you’re really freaking out about that aren’t you? If you’re concerned about your xbox getting bricked (which has very slim chances of happening, by the way) then don’t sign up for the program!

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    Yessir, definitely. I even could play online with the Kinect build. That was initially an invite Beta that started before the public preview opened up but I could still play with non-updated people.

  • http://twitter.com/jaymo1978 James Martin

    Verification email? I just received a page saying “if you see this page, your application and survey have been submitted successfully.”

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph-Finn/550033607 Joseph Finn

    I thought that might be the case, thanks for the quick response.

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so you sayin you recived your email already

  • Anonymous

    why are these things always US only? Come on give Canada something!

  • http://twitter.com/Liveactiongamer Jake Hodgson

    They have the last Update Previews have been world-wide WTF why cant you just do it like you have done before Microsoft it worked the last few times plus what ever is on the disks will be on the internet in no time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/rellus.gellor Russell Gorall

    What if it gives your console space herpes?

  • Anonymous

    Even if it “bricked” Microsoft would have to fix your console for breaking it. Or of course, you could just use an extended warranty…

  • http://www.facebook.com/CaptainFalco311 Tyler Graham

    It said that everyone who registered will get an email reply saying if they were accepted or not “within the next two weeks”. Well, that’s better than trying to beta for the Jungle

  • Anonymous

    well I read that you will receive a free copy of halo reach if you are accepted, so I think they are only giving it to the U.S. to save money :/.

    http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1158240p1.html

    that is the link to where I read they will send free halo: reach game

  • Anonymous

    well I read that you will receive a free copy of halo reach if you are accepted, so I think they are only giving it to the U.S. to save money :/.

    http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1158240p1.html

    that is the link to where I read they will send free halo: reach game

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph-Finn/550033607 Joseph Finn

    There’s an app for that.

  • Anonymous

    I’m pretty sure its too late to join now but I don’t know, maybe its still going. I signed up like 30 min after the beta went live

  • Anonymous

    I’m pretty sure its too late to join now but I don’t know, maybe its still going. I signed up like 30 min after the beta went live

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    This may not effect voice/party chat, but will we be able to play with people outside of the preview?

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    This may not effect voice/party chat, but will we be able to play with people outside of the preview?

  • Anonymous

    I signed up for this. I’ve been in each beta since they were released.

  • Anonymous

    Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

  • Anonymous

    Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

  • Anonymous

    Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    yea please no space cuddys

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    yea please no space cuddys

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    yea please no space cuddys

  • Anonymous

    I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

  • Anonymous

    I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

  • Anonymous

    I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

  • Anonymous

    I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

  • Anonymous

    They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

  • Anonymous

    They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

  • Anonymous

    They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

  • Anonymous

    They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

  • CyberSkull

    Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

  • CyberSkull

    Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

  • CyberSkull

    Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

  • CyberSkull

    Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

  • http://www.facebook.com/CaptainFalco311 Tyler Graham

    I usually love thinking of conspiracy theories in response to beta tests, but I’m drawn to a blank on this one, especially those “preview materials”

    And BTW I hope they don’t give preference to 360 slims. (They would know, you had to enter in your serial number.) I’ve had my white 360 since 2008 and no RRODs/E74s. I deserve a medal

  • Anonymous

    Are you suppose to have issues to join the beta?

  • http://profiles.google.com/dworthyent20 Don Cantu

    i sure hope not

  • Anonymous

    I don’t see why they would exclude slim units, I got into the early 2010 beta on my slim, and I hope I get in again for this one. I would hope it’d be based on a first come first serve basis.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t see why they would exclude slim units, I got into the early 2010 beta on my slim, and I hope I get in again for this one. I would hope it’d be based on a first come first serve basis.

  • Anonymous

    Thats what their saying, supposedly Microsoft found a way to get an additional 1.5GB on every disc

  • Anonymous

    No I like trying out new things issues or regardless. If I have issues I report them so they can be resolved. Anytime I can be in a beta for something that interests me then I’m all for it as I then I can get my hand in something that may benefit others. I go in knowing that there may be issues during the beta.

  • Anonymous

    He said he hopes it doesn’t have a preference towards slims because he has an older console. As it stands I would think they would want a variety of consoles involved because part of this is testing a new disc format (hence the game) and they would probably need to make sure it works on a variety of system configurations.

  • Anonymous

    What verification email?

  • http://www.facebook.com/AzmoD3uS Kent Nemenzo

    I’ve been in the the beta previews since the first NXE beta. but sadly, now i’m not going to be able to join because it’s US Only. I wouldn’t mind NOT receiving Halo: Reach. It’s the experience to be in the beta im after, and to help out.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    I can’t accept the legal terms it just keeps reloading the page when I hit agree.

  • Anonymous

    which costs money

  • http://twitter.com/roninharlequin Tim Samples

    @majornelson Can’t wait! When do we find out if we were accepted?

  • http://twitter.com/roninharlequin Tim Samples

    @majornelson Can’t wait! When do we find out if we were accepted?

  • Anonymous

    I think they will e-mail you and send you items in the mail :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=858675353 Bryan ‘Kaizin’ Allbright

    Looking forward to helping with the testing yet again. I was unfortunately not picked for Kinect (wish I knew why) but anyways, I have been with all previews that have been available, and as I said, looking forward to helping with this one. xD

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    This is BS I can’t get past the legal agreement.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    Anyone else having trouble with the legal page not working?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    Anyone else having trouble with the legal page not working?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PFMECDC7W4NWKXGAG54VL4O3GQ Nathan

    I signed up ASAP, without realising that there is a free copy of Halo Reach. Wow…

  • http://twitter.com/CyberKnight1 Yakko Warner

    I’m hoping to get in, if for no other reason than I need a new copy of Reach. My disc is cracked. Still playable, but for how long?

  • http://www.facebook.com/cadencouch Caden Couch

    Ha, I have more Gamer-Score than you.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cadencouch Caden Couch

    Ha, I have more Gamer-Score than you.

  • http://twitter.com/Jun284 Ulises Ayala Jr.

    When will we be notified if we have been accepted or not?

  • http://twitter.com/Jun284 Ulises Ayala Jr.

    When will we be notified if we have been accepted or not?

  • http://www.facebook.com/xDmAcK King Dmack

    When we download this will we be able to talk in party chat?

  • http://www.facebook.com/xDmAcK King Dmack

    When we download this will we be able to talk in party chat?

  • http://www.facebook.com/Shadowalker191 Lee Boisvert

    Did you not read the last bold line on the post above??

  • http://twitter.com/JPTheBoss Jamonte Perkins

    Iam also having problems at that screen. Any ideas how to get past it?

  • http://twitter.com/JPTheBoss Jamonte Perkins

    Iam also having problems at that screen. Any ideas how to get past it?

  • http://twitter.com/JPTheBoss Jamonte Perkins

    Same problem

  • Anonymous

    Received my confirmation email! I’m in!

  • http://twitter.com/RatedRLegend Tristan Flowers

    you already got, that’s quick

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    This is a damn joke I can’t even register my account to the new terms what gives, now I’m not even going to make it in.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    Come on I need an answer damnit.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    Come on I need an answer damnit.

  • Anonymous

    Dangit, just read it and they said they would review my request first, false alarm

  • Anonymous

    Dangit, just read it and they said they would review my request first, false alarm

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

  • http://www.facebook.com/GregW17 Greg Wicklund

    Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

  • Anonymous

    Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

  • Anonymous

    Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

  • Anonymous

    Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

  • http://twitter.com/Angels_0f_Death Collin Martel

    Mateo124! You did not, Because in Two Weeks they will send you a email, Saying if you did or not.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah I realized that, read the 2nd comment on my post

  • http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/iiXboxLiive iiXbox Liive

    It says at the bottom of the post “Update: This preview will not impact voice/party chat at all.

  • Anonymous

    I could certainly use another copy of Reach. My oldest asked for Reach for his birthday and i got him the Legendary Edition. But my youngest has started liking to play alot more co-op with his brother and now loves Reach. So i gave him my copy. Now they’re begging me to get ANOTHER copy for myself. And before anybody says anything, everyone has their own 360s because i hate splitscreen. I just never expected my youngest to be into Reach as much as he is.

  • http://twitter.com/Angels_0f_Death Collin Martel

    Also If you are selected for Preview, this is Confidential Information ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. “

  • http://twitter.com/Angels_0f_Death Collin Martel

    Also If you are selected for Preview, this is Confidential Information ” Do NOT:

    * Blog about the Preview Materials.
    * Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the Preview Materials.
    * Discuss the Preview Materials, in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    * Talk with the media or press about the Preview Materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters. “

  • http://transparent-eyes.tumblr.com transparent eyes

    Nobody seems to have answered the question:

    If we don’t have a warranty on our Xbox or if our extended warranty expired, and something DOES end up going horribly wrong, what will happen? Will they fix it, or do we pay out-of-pocket to get it fixed/buy a new Xbox?

    I’m sure myself and the previous askers would love an answer to this ASAP.

  • http://transparent-eyes.tumblr.com transparent eyes

    Nobody seems to have answered the question:

    If we don’t have a warranty on our Xbox or if our extended warranty expired, and something DOES end up going horribly wrong, what will happen? Will they fix it, or do we pay out-of-pocket to get it fixed/buy a new Xbox?

    I’m sure myself and the previous askers would love an answer to this ASAP.

  • http://twitter.com/YahwehFreak4evr Schyler Bell

    You never know

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_35X4IL6KUAOX666GU7ASG75J5Q JPili

    lol chill out

  • Anonymous

    Simple don’t sign up.

  • Anonymous

    Read the agreement you agree 2 before submitting ur signup. If it kills ur xbox its not gonna be covered. Only way it would be covered is if your 360 is still under normal warranty. Id suggest you not sign up if your worried about that.

  • Anonymous

    Was we suppose to get a email back? i signed up and i havent recieved no emails about it at all.

  • http://transparent-eyes.tumblr.com transparent eyes

    I hadn’t read the agreement because I didn’t even want to go through the process until I had an answer. Thank you.

  • Anonymous

    I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

  • Anonymous

    I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

  • Anonymous

    I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

  • http://twitter.com/johnaccord92 Master Prime

    i didn’t get one either. maybe its a delay due to high traffic?

  • Anonymous

    I’ve never got a confirmation email on any of the preview programs but i always get in. Always get it so far anyway. Trying to keep this streak going. :)

  • Anonymous

    they said that the email will come soon, within the next two weeks to let you know if you are in or not.

  • Anonymous

    In the post you said it doesn’t effect chat, how about online gameplay?

  • Anonymous

    You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

  • Anonymous

    You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

  • Anonymous

    You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

  • Anonymous

    What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

  • Anonymous

    What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

  • Anonymous

    What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

  • http://profiles.google.com/merkners Scott Merkner

    It seems that the copy of Halo:Reach will be in the new format, but can Major Nelson confirm? Will this new disc format be used for other media besides games? Is the new format rolling out because DVD is just not large enough to handle the newer games of the future?

  • http://www.facebook.com/lukyanmraz Lukyan Mraz

    dude just have someone burn you another copy, come on…

  • http://www.facebook.com/lukyanmraz Lukyan Mraz

    it’s going to be a triple layer disc. the 3rd layer is just more security. they have no choice since the hackers beat their last security update pretty quickly. the halo reach is going to be a new disc and you will get a beta version of the new dashboard that supposrts the new security checks. that is what you are signing up to test.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lukyanmraz Lukyan Mraz

    they have to point out that it won’t affect the chat, because the last beta “kinect dash” was too different and people couldn’t talk to their friends who didn’t have the kinect dash yet

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    MS needs to add Blu Ray to the next Xbox, the Xbox 720 or whatever they will call it. DVD is just not cutting it anymore. How can you have a next-gen HD game console using a last-gen SD disc format? It makes no sense. MS needs to put their ego aside and admit that Sony won the format wars. Get over it already MS.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    MS needs to add Blu Ray to the next Xbox, the Xbox 720 or whatever they will call it. DVD is just not cutting it anymore. How can you have a next-gen HD game console using a last-gen SD disc format? It makes no sense. MS needs to put their ego aside and admit that Sony won the format wars. Get over it already MS.

  • http://profiles.google.com/tjk1512 tjk1512

    where did u hear this at

  • Anonymous

    No thanks.

  • http://StatelessDrake.WordPress.com/ Moe

    It’s probably just another guess at what it is…

  • http://twitter.com/Jun284 Ulises Ayala Jr.

    Bullcrap. Until PC games start using Blu Ray, the hell with Blu Ray I say. Things like Steam are the future.

  • http://StatelessDrake.WordPress.com/ StatelessDrake

    Great idea, Post your illegal intents on the Microsoft website :P

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_35X4IL6KUAOX666GU7ASG75J5Q JPili

    Sony was one of the main developers of blu ray so there’s a .00000001% chance that it’s coming to the xbox.

  • http://twitter.com/CowboyDantheMan Kalvin Bentley Jr.

    i was about to sign up till i saw that it said this could render my console inoperable whats up with that and if it does do this then do they replace my console or what ?

  • http://twitter.com/CowboyDantheMan Kalvin Bentley Jr.

    i hear that we run three xboxs here too

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    Other people have said that MS will not repair your xbox if the update bricks it. If your console is out of warranty, you’re screwed. Enter the preview program at your own risk. Halo Reach = Free, bricked 360 = $150 repair, the fun of being MS’s Gennie pig = priceless.

  • http://twitter.com/BustedChain BustedChain

    What day (and time if possible) will we know if we were selected by please?

  • http://twitter.com/BustedChain BustedChain

    What day (and time if possible) will we know if we were selected by please?

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    If they won’t add blu ray, maybe they could revive HD DVD from the grave to triple game storage space.

  • http://twitter.com/Enkeixpress Enkeixpress

    Why US only…?

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

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

    MS doesn’t want to pay overseas shipping costs lol.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6GMAYB6NY7LTODABOYGKBGWQPQ Scott

    i signed up for this but i have a no disc error (getting a new 360 soon) will having the error keep me from being able to test this?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JZOZRMTZB4NGUXAJWW6X2EIYGU Devin

    Major Nelson PROVIDE SOME SUPPORT TO THOSE OF US WHO IT ISN’T WORKING FOR

  • http://twitter.com/Enigma777 Dan

    I applied, so here’s hoping. I already have Reach though… but I would love some free DLC for it!

  • http://twitter.com/Lucky13X Lucky13X

    Signed up. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Anonymous

    What exactly is this? They sent you a disc and it does what?

  • Anonymous

    No love for Canada, I see. And that’s hardly “International” postage. I took part in the last beta, and I’d love to take part in this one too, but it seems that’s not an option here. :(

  • Anonymous

    I got it, I was just reading an article yesterday about how Gamefly doesn’t enjoy the same low rates as Netflix does for shipping.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Clinton-Farley/100001062132664 Clinton Farley

    Cool! I wonder what this entails… Will we be shipped a new format sample disc or something?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Clinton-Farley/100001062132664 Clinton Farley

    Cool! I wonder what this entails… Will we be shipped a new format sample disc or something?

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    Did you actually read the post? It’s a free copy of Halo: Reach in the new disc format probably.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SCCXNIE22VTHE6TRJO7AAJQXGE tyler

    not sure who you are but would love to see this confirmed by major nelson, cause its kinda BS they won’t fix your crap if it tanks with their update. i signed up with my back up elite just in case, not willing to be out of my slim for repairs

  • http://www.facebook.com/shamon.temple Shamon Temple

    i hope the next xbox have a disc changer so i dont have to keep taking out my games

  • http://www.facebook.com/shamon.temple Shamon Temple

    i hope the next xbox have a disc changer so i dont have to keep taking out my games

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    You’d probably be able to get the update, but as soon as you get a new xbox that would invalidate it. Since when they do dashboard betas they tie them into your console via serial number and console ID.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    You’d probably be able to get the update, but as soon as you get a new xbox that would invalidate it. Since when they do dashboard betas they tie them into your console via serial number and console ID.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    Yep. Don’t sign up for the beta until you have a 360 with a working disc drive.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    Yep. Don’t sign up for the beta until you have a 360 with a working disc drive.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    That’s also not likely since Toshiba was the founder of HD DVD and they’ve since stopped making the discs and licensing of the format.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    That’s also not likely since Toshiba was the founder of HD DVD and they’ve since stopped making the discs and licensing of the format.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    Not likely, since a drive needs more than a firmware update to read triple layer, it’d need to be designed to read 3 layers.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    I’m sure it has more to do with international laws than actual shipping costs.

  • Anonymous

    What if it is a blu ray and the copy of Halo Reach is in blu ray format. I’m up for the challenge. Signed up.

  • Anonymous

    There’s no verification email for signing up for this program. I think he’s talking about signing up for Connect.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    I wouldn’t be surprised if the next xbox ditched the optical drive entirely in favor of a massive hard drive (1+ TB) and download-only games. MS would sell code voucher cards at retail instead of games on a physical disc. Alan Wake came with the holiday 2010 consoles bundles as a download card. If that’s the future, GameStop is SOL.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RavenXp Robert McGuire

    Impossible. The Xbox 360 DVD drive is physically unable to read Blu Ray format.

  • Anonymous

    That’s not a confirmation email that you’re in the program. The signup period hasn’t even ended yet! lol

  • Anonymous

    Sorry, I guess I need to clarify. What I meant is what if they send an exterial Blu ray drive to see if it works with the current gen. models.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    Correct. A regular DVD drive, and HD DVD for that matter, use a red laser. Whereas Blu ray uses a blue laser. The two colors have different light wavelengths (red is longer, blue is shorter). The shorter wavelength of the blue laser allows more data to be packed on the same size disc. This makes the two formats incompatible with each other.

  • Anonymous

    … except this isn’t a Microsoft website – it’s a blog from someone who works for Microsoft. lol But yeah still you should know better than to be talking about illegal activity like that in a public blog, Lukyan.

  • Anonymous

    … except this isn’t a Microsoft website – it’s a blog from someone who works for Microsoft. lol But yeah still you should know better than to be talking about illegal activity like that in a public blog, Lukyan.

  • Anonymous

    That’s exactly why they don’t give you any guarantees and accept no liability for taking part in this, because there’s no way to predict what can happen. Even if a person’s 360 bricking while taking part in this was completely coincidental (which is almost always the case), they still don’t want people trying to blame them for it.

  • http://profiles.google.com/heartben Ben Nerison

    Woo. I hope I get in! :-)

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/3QVI6NLPYSFN4MHP4TGYAQPFHY Helios

    does that exclude hawaii?

  • http://twitter.com/Thorpe Luke

    I doubt it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    I’m pretty sure the terms mentioned the “Continental” U.S. only. That would mean Hawaii and Alaska are SOL.

  • http://twitter.com/dovellonsky Domenico A

    Europe ?

  • http://twitter.com/dovellonsky Domenico A

    Europe ?

  • http://kirbasin.com Kirill Basin

    Oh really? Why, Major? Do you want me to move to US or something? Even Kinect was sent worldwide during its beta!

  • http://www.majornelson.com Major Nelson

    Yea…that’s NOT happening.

  • http://profiles.google.com/tremulantmannequin chris trinidad

    it says it will update your dashboard and you will not be able to revert to your old one. anymore details about this? probably the most important part and theres no info on it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/RCMan Randy L. Graham

    Is the update going to affect our access to the gears of war 3 beta?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1313434330 Roy David White

    would not happen sony made bluray microsoft made hd (that failed) i dont think sony will hand over rights to microsoft to put bluray on the xbox

  • Yoshi910 II

    No, Microsoft may still use Blue ray, but unlikely.

  • http://twitter.com/xsicRagex Eric

    That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

  • http://twitter.com/xsicRagex Eric

    That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

  • http://twitter.com/xsicRagex Eric

    That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

  • Yoshi910 II

    I am pretty sure they wouldn’t use Blue ray on the Xbox 360. If they did everyone would have to get a new external disk drive. But in the new xbox they could use blue ray.

  • Yoshi910 II

    I am pretty sure they wouldn’t use Blue ray on the Xbox 360. If they did everyone would have to get a new external disk drive. But in the new xbox they could use blue ray.

  • Yoshi910 II

    I am pretty sure they wouldn’t use Blue ray on the Xbox 360. If they did everyone would have to get a new external disk drive. But in the new xbox they could use blue ray.

  • http://twitter.com/GouldEric Eric Gould

    Use chrome- i was using safari and it doesn’t show that your username has been taken

  • http://twitter.com/Angels_0f_Death Collin Martel

    Dude, Everyone just settle down and wait, It’s a Surprise

  • http://twitter.com/leoncubero Leon Cubero

    I am looking forward to trying this out if i get picked since i dont have Halo Reach and was planing on getting it :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1313434330 Roy David White

    sony wont give them the rights too. it was posted a long time ago when hd movies failed sony said they will never have bluray on xbox

  • http://a3491156.wordpress.com/ a3491156

    Anyone have any idea when the disc would be shipping out? In six weeks I’ll be at a different address, but I don’t want to put that one down if it’ll be sent in within the month.

  • Yoshi910 II

    You can’t revert back once updated. Its like a normal update. You update, and you can’t go back can you?

  • Yoshi910 II

    I am pretty sure the disk will be shipped out in about 2-4 weeks, because in 2 weeks they send the emails out telling them if they got accepted or not, then maybe another 2 weeks to get all the copies out then maybe another 2-4 weeks to get to your house.

  • Yoshi910 II

    Microsoft is in US so thats why US only. To ship stuff to UK it takes more money and stuff.

  • Yoshi910 II

    I hope not :)

  • Yoshi910 II

    I hope not :)

  • Yoshi910 II

    No, ONLY US, but that sucks. :(

  • Yoshi910 II

    No, ONLY US, but that sucks. :(

  • http://a3491156.wordpress.com/ a3491156

    Thank you

  • Yoshi910 II

    Sony won’t let Microsoft have blueray, yet Sony copies all this stuff from Microsoft? Thats dumb.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Aciidsneaker Mikal Ummel

    I have signed up! Thanks for the info Major Nelson!

  • http://profiles.google.com/skrapshak Philip Skrzypek

    Yes, Hawaii is not a part of the “continental” United States.

  • Anonymous

    Sony actually has no say on BluRay licensing. That’s up to the BluRay Disc Association and in the past they have indicated they would allow Microsoft to have BD support. It’s Microsoft that doesn’t want it because the external players didn’t work out and changing the internal drive would cause other issues.

  • Anonymous

    This is a really good offer… oh wait I don’t live in the US, screwed again! Major Nelson the US isn’t the only country in the world.

  • http://twitter.com/fentonalpha fentonalpha

    Legal stuff, always sucks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    I started doing the survey until I saw that the update could brick your console. So I canceled the survey and now it won’t let me do it again when I click the link. It gives me an error message every time. I guess I didn’t want to sign up anyways.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    I started doing the survey until I saw that the update could brick your console. So I canceled the survey and now it won’t let me do it again when I click the link. It gives me an error message every time. I guess I didn’t want to sign up anyways.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    I started doing the survey until I saw that the update could brick your console. So I canceled the survey and now it won’t let me do it again when I click the link. It gives me an error message every time. I guess I didn’t want to sign up anyways.

  • http://twitter.com/fentonalpha fentonalpha

    What? How did i miss that…. ABORT!

  • Yoshi910 II

    Yea, so that means a new xbox MIGHT have blue ray. Hopefully :)

  • Yoshi910 II

    Well shipping to other countries costs more money, because they need more supplies, and shipping cots.

  • Yoshi910 II

    Most probably it wont brick.

  • http://twitter.com/hestar69 Rob Hestar(★♋)

    signed up,fingers crossed! :)

  • Yoshi910 II

    Hope you get in :)

  • Yoshi910 II

    Hope you get in :)

  • Anonymous

    i signed up hours ago and it still says pending, no email either, not showing up on dashboard either

  • Wiimo

    I get where you’re coming from, but it’s completely optional to participate. They have to put that there so they’re covered if something does go horribly wrong. Every other beta I’ve been a part of has gone smoothly, though.

  • Wiimo

    Be patient. We probably won’t know who has been selected until the program fills up and everything is organized. Believe the Connect page said 2 weeks until the beta goes live.

  • Wiimo

    Be patient. We probably won’t know who has been selected until the program fills up and everything is organized. Believe the Connect page said 2 weeks until the beta goes live.

  • http://www.facebook.com/clauerm Matt Clauer

    Yes because Canada is soooooo far away. Thx XBOX; wait jk.

  • http://www.facebook.com/clauerm Matt Clauer

    Yes because Canada is soooooo far away. Thx XBOX; wait jk.

  • Anonymous

    ok, but last time i got accepted right away, so im just making sure

  • Anonymous

    ok, but last time i got accepted right away, so im just making sure

  • Anonymous

    plus he says that the spots are filling up

  • Anonymous

    plus he says that the spots are filling up

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=705694007 Mike Quiroga

    For what’s the update?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=705694007 Mike Quiroga

    For what’s the update?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6GMAYB6NY7LTODABOYGKBGWQPQ Scott

    i probably should have asked before i did it :/

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6GMAYB6NY7LTODABOYGKBGWQPQ Scott

    i probably should have asked before i did it :/

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6GMAYB6NY7LTODABOYGKBGWQPQ Scott

    i probably should have asked before i did it :/

  • Wiimo

    Hehe, I know the feeling. I’m anxious as well. I’m pretty sure the team and/or Major will let us know when it is our time. :D

  • Wiimo

    Hehe, I know the feeling. I’m anxious as well. I’m pretty sure the team and/or Major will let us know when it is our time. :D

  • Wiimo

    Hehe, I know the feeling. I’m anxious as well. I’m pretty sure the team and/or Major will let us know when it is our time. :D

  • Wiimo

    Hehe, I know the feeling. I’m anxious as well. I’m pretty sure the team and/or Major will let us know when it is our time. :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/Swanz88 Steven Swanson

    Try using a different web browser or computer maybe?

  • http://twitter.com/954Soulja91 Nic Egea

    Just .. Stop talking.

  • http://www.the-social-feed.com Reynaldo Stephens

    What an awesome opportunity.

  • Anonymous

    how do you check the pending thing?

  • Anonymous

    How do you check the status? someone mentioned theres still says pending but i cant find where you look at that?

  • http://redjepc.nl/2011/03/new-xbox-preview-now-accepting-testers/ New Xbox Preview Now Accepting Testers | Red je PC

    [...] Reach. The blog post will be updated when they’ve reached their limit on testers, so check here before clicking on the sign-up page link below to make sure it is still [...]

  • Anonymous

    go to help, go tp your perticipation help, then click on program help

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephan-Tenspel/578534292 Stephan Tenspel

    Microsoft thinks only about money. With the money the earned from Live they could easily to this worldwide.

  • http://twitter.com/XboxExclusive XboxExclusive

    “prepare for new disc format” What does that mean exactly? added security?

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    Uh no shit Sherlock, of course they think about money. THEY ARE A BUSINESS.

    Do you have a job? you must be a greedy bastard because you have a job so you can have money. You should tell your boss you will work for free if you are so righteous.

  • http://twitter.com/Keith_E Keith Erickson

    any update could brick your console, but only if you are dumb enough to shut off your xbox while its updating. You are going to have to download this update at some point, people in the program just get to try it early.

  • http://twitter.com/25zerotwo © Parker

    Calm down Keith. Admittedly Stephan didn’t articulate himself very well, but it is true given the world wide distribution centers and likely actual monetary cost for distributing disks to a small number of testers, that Microsoft could have perhaps allowed a larger global footprint of testers. After all they are conducting these tests to ensure that their total customer base are not impacted by their upcoming changes.
    For all those users (like myself) outside of the US, this preview program feels very cold. Although it makes no difference to my desire to participate (although I’m sure I am in a small like minded group), the Halo Reach inclusion twists the knife a little.

  • steguinness37

    oh what a surpise, usa only………….. theres a change not.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephan-Tenspel/578534292 Stephan Tenspel

    They are a Business yes. I have a Job. But they can easily do this. In my country its €0.46 to send a disc with a code to someone else. We pay €59.99 euro each year for Live. So Microsoft still have €59.53 euro’s to spend on features we are not getting in Europe.

  • Anonymous

    wow that was very hidden weird that it says Live update preview while all the previous one was caled Xbox Live update prieview. wow it even has my old shadowrun beta on that list lol

  • Anonymous

    For people wondering about what they meant by “updated Xbox 360 disc format” they more in likely are changing the discs bootup files/dvd structure so that it doesn’t require so much disc space. My guess is there gonna remove that whole dvd player section of the disc (the part that pops when u put a 360 game in a dvd player and say its not a xbox.) Since that prob takes up some space also. Its still a normal dvd in a normal dvd drive tho.

  • http://www.online-video-games.org/?p=1628 Microsoft Seeks Testers for Xbox 360 System Update (PC Magazine) : Online Video Games

    [...] “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,” Major Nelson, the gamertag for Microsoft Xbox Live’s programming director Larry Hryb, announced on his blog. [...]

  • http://profiles.google.com/missing.sector L Z

    How about Australia? Yes, Australia does have Xbox 360′s!

  • http://www.facebook.com/TriPham1982 Tri Pham

    Signed up bitches!

  • http://www.facebook.com/neoxdonut Jesus Toloza

    Now we play the waiting game.

  • Anonymous

    Ahh, the usual shafting of international customers.

  • Anonymous

    When are we in Australia going to finaly get voice control for the Kinect?

  • Anonymous

    Great, so only the American’s get a free trial and a full game. Thanks for nothing, literaly.

    Oh, and by the way when is AUSTRALIA going to get VOICE RECOGNITION for the KINECT. I believe that it was advertised as having it yet we still have not recieved it.

  • http://kirbasin.com Kirill Basin

    If you actually read my comment, Kinect was sent worldwide during its beta test. Anywhere. I got mine in Australia. Do you really think it’s cheap to send Kinect but expensive to send a disc?

  • Anonymous

    I wouldn’t hold my breath. Basically the rest of the world is there only to pay for the goodies and services US customers get. Our investments in the system and titles aren’t shown in any metrics, so there is no interest, far as the whole Microsoft corporation is concerned, to provide us with anything but the basics.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stuart-Coe/561445991 Stuart Coe

    So we are all trusting the americans to get this thing right,grrr give us brits a chance to check something new out :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bruce-Trollston-Lee/100002176914237 Bruce Trollston Lee

    i accidently forgot to put a space in my xbox live gamertag, is there a way i can edit or am i screwed

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stuart-Coe/561445991 Stuart Coe

    screwed or unless you pay 800 msp to change it

  • http://www.facebook.com/LZCougar Christopher Cougar Johnson

    I don’t think your screwed mate. XBLive doesn’t see the space (as per a podcast a little while back), so the gamertag Major Nelson or Majornelson are seen as the same. Could be wrong, but you know…

  • Anonymous

    I hope this means we will get a brand new xbox soon… If not by E3 I am going to buy myself a new pc again.

    This 2005 hardware is nothing for hardcore gamers any more. We want a frickin refresh already microsoft.

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Your aware that the 360 had a refresh last year right? I don’t know about you but it seems to play all the “hardcore” games out now, at least mine does, maybe I got a good one?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Charlton/669705051 Paul Charlton

    New disc format!!!! Lets just think about that…. what type of disc’s currently exist, CD, DVD, DVD-DL, BLU-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it can only be BLU-RAY OMG OMG Awesome!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Charlton/669705051 Paul Charlton

    BLU-RAY!!!! It can only be BLU-RAY, Let’s think about it… “New disc format” the only type of disc’s currently in use are CD. DVD, DVD-DL, BLU-RAY…. I doubt it will be a downgrade!

  • http://twitter.com/Nitramuse Nitramuse

    It’ll be the XGD3 (Xbox Game Disc 3), 1GB more space and for the rest a bunch of security measures.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636162689 Luke Fletcher

    MS finally cracked the holo disk. Nice going. But I’m guessing in this case the system update will be to do with the laser. Also US only, come on the UK is the biggest 360 nation outside the US we should at least be able to get on this

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    Well sucks for the international users.

    However wouldn’t each game sent to the UK for example be subject to custom charges + VAT. Thats what I read anyway. Not 100% sure on that.

  • Anonymous

    I did not see it stated or asked, but do memebers in or owners of Gold Family packs quilify?

  • Anonymous

    Microsoft already stated, last November, that this would be rolled out in the Spring 2011 update. Australia as well as several European countries would recieve language updates and it would include an expansion in the European market.

  • Anonymous

    Microsoft already stated, last November, that this would be rolled out in the Spring 2011 update. Australia as well as several European countries would recieve language updates and it would include an expansion in the European market.

  • Anonymous

    My guess is yeah. Microsoft is trying to test this update out as inexpensively as possible. Therefore if they can get a large enough US test base to work try it, then great.

    I’m surprised Microsoft didn’t throw the Gears of War III Beta out as a bone to sign-up, rather than HALO: Reach.

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    What else are they going to do with all those unsold copies of Reach? They tried giving them away through Mountain Dew, discounted repeatedly at Best Buy and Target, and discounted for a week on Games on Demand.

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    Maybe with the increased disc size Medal Gear Rising won’t come on 4 DVDs lol

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    Well wouldn’t these copies of Halo Reach that they will be sending be on the new disc format? If they are wouldn’t they be different to the ones currently available to purchase and maybe being made specifically to be sent out to those participating in the update?

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    Halo Reach isn’t an incentive to me to be honest. I already have two copies. I’m guessing that these copies of Reach will be on the new format and be different to the ones I have right now. Unless they were already made with the new disk format when reach was released.

    GOW 3 beta wouldn’t be an incentive either. I got access via Bulletstorm.

    I just like participating because I enjoy finding bugs and helping out. The rewards are not important, just an added bonus.

  • Anonymous

    Major;

    You’ve hinted at what changes we might expect for the console, but will Microsoft ever address any of the flaws in the Xbox Gamer? When is Microsoft going to come out with an update that improves the rationality, logic, and civility of gamers? As the comments over abundantly suggest here, the firmware for the Xbox Gamer peripheral is in need of a serious update. From my recollection, not since 2005 has Microsoft offered any significant or noteworthy update to address the shortcomings introduced in the Xbox Gamer back then.

    While Microsoft has made great strides in continually improving its Xbox 360 console, it’s done a poor job of improving the Xbox Gamer. It’s high time Microsoft instituted a mandatory update for the Xbox Gamer and fixed all the flaws!!!

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    I was under the impression it was a retail copy of Reach and possibly to entice people to sign up as fast as possible, also to test how the beta handles online play in a relevant game (hence Gold members cutting to the front of the line) since they have total control over distribution of Reach as opposed to a game like Black Ops. Otherwise it would take longer to fill the spots for such a large testing pool as well. I was just happy it was something better than a Lab Coat *cough*

  • Anonymous

    Microsoft needs it to be an incentive if the desire is to have people test the disc for more than the cursory amount of time necessary to complete a survey.

    All I’m suggesting is that Microsoft may draw more fish with fresher bait.

  • http://twitter.com/seanm_nb Sean McGraw

    US Only!!! C’mon where’s the love for Canada?

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    It may well be a retail copy, if the new disks were already in production then yeah.

    Thing is if the disk isn’t of the new format, how are people going to test the new format ? Wouldn’t it make sense to send a game using the new format?

  • http://profiles.google.com/mcrommert Matthew Crommert

    those are gold members so of course

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    Well it would make sense but I couldn’t imagine them pressing new copies of Reach just for the preview pool to test. Would be more likely that they would press a game like Gears 3 beta like others have said on here. I was just pointing out how they have tried to give Reach away free at almost every opportunity (They even tried to give it away free if you renewed your Gold membership) so they must have loads of unsold copies and this just gives them another reason to get rid of them

  • http://twitter.com/xsonwong WONG WING KIT

    Why it is US only?
    The new disc format didn’t affect outside US?
    or outside US have its own Preview?

  • Anonymous

    I’ve decided to gather all my Xbox 360 hardware and software and sell it. The last game I bought was Gears of War 2 on sale at GameStop for $20. I played through it with a friend once. My daughter played about an hours worth of Viva Pinata a few weeks ago. Other than that the system hardly gets turned on.

    I used the LABS network experiment as a reason to turn it on too. I ran the test and that was it. Actually… it was the same day my daughter played Viva Pinata.

    Anyway I’ve just decided that my Xbox 360 is a paper weight and its not going to change. After 3 warranty repairs, unreasonable XBL Gold costs, and lack of exclusive games that interest me, Microsoft has lost my interest in the system. I get a great experience on the PS3 and many of the best games for me are on both systems.

    This isn’t a fanboy decision here. I preordered my Xbox 360 in July of 2005, received the console on December 31, 2005, and paid for 2 years of XBL Gold. I’ve owned more than 20 games on the system and have given the console more time than I needed to make the decision. The Xbox is not for me or my family (even with the release of Kinect).

    It was a fun ride, but it’s time to say “Goodbye.” Who knows? Maybe Microsoft will find ways to bring my demographic back to the Xbox with their next console? They’re going to have a hard time convincing me, though.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Richard-Windsor/761743905 Richard Windsor

    Dear God you are an idiot!

  • http://twitter.com/TooLive Marquis Hodges

    I want to sign up but I am at work. Is there anyway for me to get me xbox ser# and ID# remotely?

  • Anonymous

    this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
    PLIIIIS ASWER ME!!!!!!!!!!
    THANK:)

  • Anonymous

    this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
    ANSWER ME PLIIIIIISSSSSS!!!!!!!
    THANK:)

  • Anonymous

    this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
    PLISSSSS ANSWER MEE!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    Yes, once you have the update.

  • Wiimo

    It’s on the path of selling 10 million copies, so I guess they can give away a few thousand for free :P . Anyways, all indications are that Reach will be on the new format. Otherwise, we have nothing to test in the first place..

  • Anonymous

    thank you!!!
    then it is false that we have to change reader for this format?

  • Anonymous

    Wow, you can’t take a joke.

  • Anonymous

    Nice blog post. Sorry your not enjoying your Xbox. We hope to have you back soon. Bye!

  • Jason

    I can’t see the “pending” status everyone is talking about. I went through the process and and it said it completed sucessfully, but then it said to go to the directory and check the “pending” status, but this program isn’t listed there. The last program is Windows Embedded from March 1st. Can anyone help?

  • http://twitter.com/matthewcondio Matthew Condio

    The new format does not mean a new disk or size. They are just restructuring how the image is compiled on the disk. Probably adding more than one layer for security checks and encrypting the base iso.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Cameron-Lessing/1474997658 Cameron Lessing

    wow…this post was just made yesterday & now it’s telling me registration is full? that’s pretty bogus. i think they shouldn’t have a limit on the # of people who want to participate in these betas.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662111251 Cory IndaHouse Sumsumsum

    i just checked and i have the same thing…theres nothing on my dashboard but when i got to directory it says pending…idk what this means for us.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jwhite898 John White

    i cant even login to check my status …

  • http://profiles.google.com/terrytwopointoh Terry Beisiegel

    Yeah, they should give infinite copies of Halo Reach to everyone! >:[

  • Anonymous

    on the left side of the Product Directory it says something about products not accepting feedback. I clicked there and it brought up another list that had the Xbox update = pending. I hope that helps.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1313434330 Roy David White

    sony owns or has part of that i looked it up and so that means it will never happen

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1313434330 Roy David White

    microsoft failed at hd sony won with bluray

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662111251 Cory IndaHouse Sumsumsum

    same here.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662111251 Cory IndaHouse Sumsumsum

    same here.

  • Jason

    Thanks! That worked. I see it now

  • Jason

    Thanks! That worked. I see it now

  • Jason

    Thanks! That worked. I see it now

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001275498168 Shaun Ruhe

    I can see the restrictions due to the amount of discs they have to release. But for those who weren’t aware of this preview from the very beginning…why can’t we register and possibly pay a small fee to cover the disc?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Juan-Martinez-Suarez/752453553 Juan Martinez Suarez

    This is all good and everything but when are Microsoft going to give a chance for people outside the US to be a part of these types of events????? i dont know about the numbers of consoles sold outside USA but just in europe the xbox has sold at least 6 million consoles. Thanks for your time

  • http://twitter.com/adrianjesse magnitize

    Not just anyone can register multiple times. You must use you xbox seriel number. That makes it so only xbox owners can register.

  • Anonymous

    ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

  • Anonymous

    ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

  • Anonymous

    ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

  • http://twitter.com/Vix9er Vix9er

    @JohnnyBAwesome Thanks. I was a bit worried for a moment there.

  • http://twitter.com/SakuyaYoru David

    The program is faulty, I’m a member of the connect site and I don’t even get emails liek I am suppose to and I never saw info about this till the Major posted it.

  • http://twitter.com/SciFi9 Peter

    I wonder if this will fix the “open tray” error.

  • http://www.recgamers.com JohnnyXeo

    Honestly, it was closed to a huge majority of gamers when you decided to make it U.S only.

  • http://twitter.com/CessnaDriver CessnaDriver

    Thanks for the info, I see pending now using your method. Whew!

  • http://twitter.com/BosnianSNSD vakuf18

    I cannot log in to check my status. Derp.

  • http://ribbed.us redeuxx

    So if you successfully registered, are you guaranteed a spot in the preview?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Neil-Fitch/100000452467505 Neil Fitch

    had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Neil-Fitch/100000452467505 Neil Fitch

    had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Neil-Fitch/100000452467505 Neil Fitch

    had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Neil-Fitch/100000452467505 Neil Fitch

    had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

  • Anonymous

    If the past is a reflection of the future, then anyone who isn’t apart of the preview will be subject to the update on that console. In the past, this has meant that anyone else using the console (under a different gamertag) has not been able to log into Xbox LIVE.

    If you have multiple consoles, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue, but if you only have one, you may make life difficult for others to play games on Xbox LIVE.

  • Wiimo

    Not necessarily, but they’re looking for thousands of testers.. so your chances are good.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518452011 Doug DeJulio

    I can’t understand what you’re trying to ask. What do you mean by “change reader”?

    It sounds to me like they’re changing the formatting of the disk. Assuming that’s the case, the following should be true:

    If you’ve got a stock, unmodified, XBox as shipped by Microsoft, with the DVD drive that Microsoft shipped in it, and you’ve got a good connection to XBox Live, then your system will get all the updates it needs to read the newly-formatted disks. After the update, users shouldn’t even notice whether disks are in the new or old format.

    But.

    If you have replaced the DVD drive in your system with one that Microsoft didn’t ever ship or support, it’s *possible* that you won’t be able to read these disks (or apply the update) — it’s possible that the update modifies the drive’s firmware, we have no way to know (and ordinary customers really have no reason to care).

    If you have hacked firmware (eg. to enable homebrew apps outside of XNA), it’s very possible that you won’t be able to apply the update or read the disks.

    If you stick one of the new-format disks into a PC, you should see something *completely* different than what you’d see with the old disks, and it might not even mount at all. Heck, if the update changes the DVD drive’s firmware enough, we might end up with disks that standard drives on standard computers can’t even do low-level reads on, and that stock DVD burners can’t write.

    But as long as you’re only using Microsoft-approved hardware, and using it in Microsoft-approved ways, I can’t imagine that anyone will have any problems with the new disk format. But *proving* that is exactly what this preview is all about!

    Just based purely on the public info provided at this point, I’m guessing this is mostly about anti-piracy measures, possibly with performance enhancements as well. I mean, two big things have changed since the original format was specified, right? One is that we can now plug in USB drives and store useful data on them — and that comes with a ton of cryptography in it, partially to help protect intellectual property. Since that stuff is already part of the core software now, extending support for it to the disk format wouldn’t be a crazy notion. Also, we can install games off of disks on to the hard drive now, which wasn’t the case originally. Modifying the disk format to make that install process go faster and better also wouldn’t be a crazy notion. My *guess*, based entirely on *public* information (which is the only kind of information I have right now), is that the update relates to one or the other of those changes.

  • Anonymous

    Same here.

  • Anonymous

    Same here. I wonder if it has to do with cookies.

  • Anonymous

    Go to Connect.
    Log-in
    Click Directory
    Click View Connect products not currently accepting feedback
    Locate Xbox LIVE Update
    Verify Actions is “Pending ?”

  • http://www.division-g.com/ Vextrex

    I also had to use JohnnyBAwesome’s method: “On the left side of the Product Directory it says something about products not accepting feedback. I clicked there and it brought up another list that had the Xbox update = pending.” It was the only way to see that I was registered and pending.

  • http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

    I was just wondering that myself. Couldn’t find the “Xbox LIVE Update” thing anywhere on the Connect page, but then read your comment and found it with ease.

    Thanks man!

  • Anonymous

    Where is it? I have seen people say to click on the link about “products not accepting feedback” on the directory page (https://connect.microsoft.com/directory/) but I see nothing about xbox on that page and I am in US

    when I click on the link that Hyrb gives it says it has already accepted enough people

  • http://twitter.com/twixie09 Lauren Gizzi

    They did the Kinect testing outside of US, so stop your whining.

  • http://twitter.com/AndrewBennett84 Andy Bennett

    If you look above it is already full. He just updated it to state that they are no longer accepting more people.

  • http://twitter.com/AndrewBennett84 Andy Bennett

    If you look above it is already full. He just updated it to state that they are no longer accepting more people.

  • http://twitter.com/daringone daringone

    I got to register… hope I get in!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    I cannot even locate the program under not accepting feedback although at the end of the registration last night it said I had succesfully signed up for it.Can anyone offer any advice on where to find it?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    I cannot even locate the program under not accepting feedback although at the end of the registration last night it said I had succesfully signed up for it.Can anyone offer any advice on where to find it?

  • Anonymous

    https://connect.microsoft.com/directory/non-feedback

    Xbox Live Update is under that. It should say Pending if you got accepted

  • http://twitter.com/SithKnightmare Spider

    Interesting!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518452011 Doug DeJulio

    Well, he *didn’t* call him an idiot. He called *god* an idiot, possibly agreeing with the original poster that the gamers were flawed. (I mean, sure, for problems with the XBox, I’d complain to or about the developer, Microsoft. For problems with the human beings who *use* the XBox… Microsoft didn’t develop *those*, so who *do* you complain to or about?)

  • Wiimo

    For me, it’s the 6th item down the list. Can always try ctrl+f and typing “Xbox LIVE Update.”

  • http://www.facebook.com/blazer13 Brendan Suminski

    Major, I was in the process of my application when it closed and my application won’t go through. I sent a help ticket in about this, but I was wondering if there was any way to still get in since I was working on the application at the time? I really wanted in on this update!!!

  • Anonymous

    Its says “Pending?” does that mean I got accepted or does it mean they are still sorting through?

  • http://www.facebook.com/nickersmither Nick Smith

    I registered the other day and said that my status was “Pending”, but when I go to my Dashboard, there is no indication that I am even registered. Did I do something wrong?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KSJG5FN477Z7QFPLBDDWURSICU UndyingZombie

    I have the same thing, I’m pretty sure there still sorting through all the applicants though. It said in two weeks emails will be out.

  • Anonymous

    They may be on the board of directors but so is a bunch of other companies. They can’t prevent Microsoft from getting licensing without good cause because it would slow movement of the format and it can be considered both biased and anti-competitive. At least a few of the companies on that list I know provides drives for Microsoft’s XBox 360.

  • http://twitter.com/Soundwarp Erik Kocher

    they moved it to not accepting anymore if you go there it will say pending

  • Anonymous

    Yep. Lol I never thought to click on the ? and it says I applied and its waiting to be approved. Sweet!

  • Anonymous

    Looks like your out of luck man.

  • http://www.facebook.com/BigBe203 Brian Baker

    I registered yesterday and it said pending also…today…nothing. I hope Im still eligible

  • http://twitter.com/EnzoAmata Enzo Amata

    US Only? Come on Microsoft. I was in the last dashboard beta, why make this one US only?

  • http://www.facebook.com/nickersmither Nick Smith

    I don’t think you get what I am saying, Erik. I go to my Dashboard and nothing says “Pending”, even though when I signed up yesterday, I got a confirmation message saying that it was “Pending”.

  • Wiimo

    Did you go to the directory and find it in the list? I don’t have anything on my Connect dashboard either, but it shows up as “Pending” using that method.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Charles-Zippel/100000582072093 Charles Zippel

    Sucks cock, only one day in and full.

  • http://profiles.google.com/flyjar Paul Rajcok

    Click on “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback”
    The “Xbox LIVE Update” should show there.

  • http://www.seankelly.ie Sean Kelly

    It is due to the fact that the disc distribution facilities are limited and can’t ship internationally so only Xbox LIVE members in the US can participate.

  • http://angryfacing.com Nick

    I cannot get anything either. I applied yesterday and I was told my status is pending. Today, there is nothing my on Connect Dashboard or under directory.

  • Anonymous

    but if they are only sending out a disc and no hardware to test a new disc format, surely it’ll just be one the dvd drive already there, will be able to read. and as for sour grapes over not getting in, i think its awesome any of us get the chance to test out these things out cause im sure, while not producing such comprehensive results just doing the testing all in house would be cheaper and less hassle.

    i live in england and although id of liked to of had the opportunity to get involved i can understand why its just easier to roll this sort of thing out in just one territory, and that really im to just happy to try out the finished product. we’ll hear every last detail of the preview on the internet anyway. its good to hear that they’re trying to do something about the standard disc size though.
    good times ahead!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    I clicked on the link for no longer accepting feedback and it doesnt show up anywhere at all.Is there a second page I’m missing?

  • http://profiles.google.com/iancrowl Ian Crowl

    Thanks

    my says pending. i was about to worry

  • Anonymous

    I accidentally put the wrong numbers in the postal code box, does that mean I’m screwed?

  • Anonymous

    and how it applies the update?, you need to go online or you can aser without online?

  • Anonymous

    this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
    and how it applies the update?, you need to go online or you can aser without online?
    PLISSSS ASNWER MEEE!!!
    THANK!!

  • http://profiles.google.com/zimlack L J

    if you go to directory and click the “View connect products currently not accepting feedback” on the item select links on the left, it will show the xbox live update as the 5th or 6th item down, and there it might say pending.
    As for the dashboard if you click the “display products with items” drop box to “all items regardless of update” and it will show the xbox live update there as well.

  • http://profiles.google.com/tdoyle2k5 Tyler Doyle

    I saw this post today and went to sign up however I couldn’t because I needed my serial # from my xbox and I am at work. I was going to sign up right away when I got home… but it already says it’s closed. : Just my luck…..

  • http://twitter.com/Angels_0f_Death Collin Martel

    You could be, I dont know But Major Nelson said this “To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information you provide”.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah, I filled everything out yesterday, it said I successfully registered, but I have no pending products. A lot of other people seem to be having the same problem. The website is obviously glitchy and I’m sad now because I wanted to participate :(

  • Anonymous

    And I know I filled out all the information correctly because I quadruple checked everything.

  • Anonymous

    WAIT! I’M STUPID!!! It just wasnt on my dashboard for some reason :/
    I just had to click “view connect products currently not accepting feedback.” Thanks Paul Rajcok!

  • http://profiles.google.com/crob313 Corey Robinson

    My status says pending but the date is screwy. It says 1/7/2011, is that right?

  • http://profiles.google.com/superjack113 jack software

    thanks major dumbass, i created an account, clicked all the links in your post and none. be more specific asshole

  • Anonymous

    It’s the directory page not the dashboard page where the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” link is.

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    That’s what mine says.

  • Anonymous

    awww sounds like someone is not happy with their life :-(

  • Anonymous

    You are too late, douche bag.

  • Anonymous

    The Kinect/NUI Xbox Live Preview filled up in less than a day. It’s wise to react as quickly as possible if you want to be a part of the action.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    mine says pending so now we just have to wait and see who gets picked. Good luck to everyone!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/bsigg12 Brandon Sigg

    Once everyone has a T1 line or better in their house. You can’t just get rid of physical media until there is a massive overhaul of the internet and speeds that are available to everyone at reasonable prices. Right now, there is no way I would want to be downloading PS3 games, 20+ gbs (Yes, I know there are only a few games that actually use that much space) is too damn much and would take too damn long to want to ever do that strictly.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Espada.Arkz Kíng Paul Marsh

    I dont get why the change in media is only happening now… i mean the 1GB DVD partition and only having 6.8G avail was stupid to begin with… it should always have been about 7.9GB available for the games leaving about 50mB for encryption keys and what not…

  • http://twitter.com/bsigg12 Brandon Sigg

    I actually just did that. I love my 360, but I built a pretty decent rig for 600 thats running everything on ultra, and i’m really excited for Battlefield 3 on the PC rather than consoles.

  • http://profiles.google.com/heartben Ben Nerison

    woo! pending. :-)

  • Anonymous

    The date is screwy for a lot of the stuff on the website, no need to worry.

  • http://www.facebook.com/steve.bryce Steve Bryce

    My understanding is that it is reducing the size of a protected area which was dedicated to Video and encryption. So developers will have up to 1GB extra to play with.

  • http://profiles.google.com/sir.sonik Aoiro Ikimono

    I signed up last night using Google Chrome as my browser. Didn’t see the immediate update to “Pending” and I assumed that it would just take a bit to update due to high volume. Went on today after it’s been closed to see if I had been let it, but it wasn’t letting me sign in to my Windows Live Network Account. Popped open IE and it let me get in, but then saw I don’t show a pending status. =(

  • http://www.facebook.com/KennyVega Kenneth Vega

    I’m having the same problem. I signed up yesterday with Safari on OS X. It said I completed the registration but it is not showing Pending on my dashboard page. I also do not see it in the directory. I didn’t even see it there when I signed up for it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/KennyVega Kenneth Vega

    I’m having the same problem. I signed up yesterday with Safari on OS X. It said I completed the registration but it is not showing Pending on my dashboard page. I also do not see it in the directory. I didn’t even see it there when I signed up for it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MylesShort Josh Thomas Surette Shortsleev

    Same exact situation, and I was really hoping that I’d be able to participate, I’d be lying if i said i wasn’t a little saddened by this, It lets me log in though, just not showing my pending status from yesterday, and now i can’t sign up anymore D:

  • Anonymous

    Click on the text that says “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback”, it should be there.

  • http://www.facebook.com/KennyVega Kenneth Vega

    Ah, there it is. You sir are a gentleman and an scholar. Thank you. :)

  • http://twitter.com/sgtfromhell tim tim tim

    i try to sign up but the site did not let me :(

  • Anonymous

    The “open tray” error is indicative of a hardware malfunction. This update will not fix a hardware malfunction.

    The open tray error is typically caused by the laser carriage either dislodging from the rail or jamming against the rail. There is no fool-proof user-based repair option.

    If your Xbox 360 is encountering an open tray error message, you should contact support and schedule a repair now. The time between now and when they notify people will be enough to send in a console and get it back from repair. Otherwise, if you’ve signed up for this beta and the console experiencing the problem is your only console, you’ll be taking a spot that could otherwise be used for a person who could actually participate in the beta.

  • Anonymous

    I’ve been associated with the Connect site since it was first used. I’ve never been notified of a beta or preview program unless the program manager has wanted me to participate in that beta.

    For instance, Kinect testers were selected and specifically invited to participate in the Kinect/Xbox LIVE NUI Preview.

  • http://StatelessDrake.WordPress.com/ StatelessDrake

    I registered and signed up at around 9:30 PM Central time yesterday, and it isn’t showing up as pending, nor any other status… ????

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    You sir are a genius! They sure didn’t make it easy to find!

  • http://StatelessDrake.WordPress.com/ StatelessDrake

    Found it, that you very much! [Mine says 'Pending ?' ... is the ? supposed to be there?]

  • http://twitter.com/Goodeye Goodeye

    Maybe the date they created this, Not that we had access to it, but the date Xbox team started getting things set up on Connect in prep for this?

    It’s the only thing I can think of.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t think the “?” means anything, because when I click on it nothing happens.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t think the “?” means anything, because when I click on it nothing happens.

  • http://StatelessDrake.WordPress.com/ StatelessDrake

    So I’m not the only one… *phew*

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_35X4IL6KUAOX666GU7ASG75J5Q JPili

    The next-gen disc: Periwinkle-Ray!

  • Anonymous

    The “?” just tells you that you have successfully applied for the program and your status is pending.
    *If you scroll over it

  • http://www.facebook.com/halfazedninja Will Castillo

    Just mouse over it. as long as it’s showing there you’re good

  • http://www.facebook.com/stutte Bill Stutte

    Jeez Keith, you and your “logic”…

  • Anonymous

    why are my posts not showing?

  • Anonymous

    got a pending too!

  • http://www.facebook.com/stutte Bill Stutte

    why are my replys to you not showing?

  • http://twitter.com/Bentl3y Handel II

    Thanks! It’s so hidden, I couldn’t find it! Phew! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Danii-Carmona/725483291 Danii Carmona

    thnx bro that helped out i thought that it hadnt gotten my registration

  • http://profiles.google.com/allister.roberts Alex Roberts

    Go to the Directory in the top right corner, then click on the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” in the listings bar on the left. You should see the Xbox Live Update selection in that list with the Pending status next to it.

  • http://profiles.google.com/allister.roberts Alex Roberts

    Go to the Directory in the top right corner, then click on the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” in the listings bar on the left. You should see the Xbox Live Update selection in that list with the Pending status next to it.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2E5TX7CZFAVMLN47TCBKFSYRPA Michael Mills

    Geeesh I didn’t get in this time

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DATZUOMWWSQXJ6T3HKEEK3OUNQ A

    lol still pending :-( ….i probably wont get in, i have silver account

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Levi-Threet/697366354 Levi Threet

    i applyed and its not showing up that i did and i went throught the whole thing to and it said pending at the end whats up

  • http://profiles.google.com/tombomb318 Tom McClellan

    you need to log in first

  • http://www.facebook.com/TeeLuxury Trumaine Fish-killa Davis

    i dont understand this….i did everything rite and its not tellin me if i got in or not

  • http://www.facebook.com/branden.ayers William Branden Ayers

    They won’t tell you for like two weeks. Hang in there :)
    “For those of you that have successfully completed registration we will be reaching out to you once we have completed the selection process for participation – within the next 2 weeks”

  • http://www.facebook.com/branden.ayers William Branden Ayers

    Was wondering if anybody else was having this issue, granted it didn’t affect my submission but still.

    Whenever I go to log in now on my computer I get this text on the right side of the screen where I assume the login entry should be:

    “The Windows Live Network is unavailable from this site for one of the following reasons:
    -This site may be experiencing a problem
    -The site may not be a member of the Windows Live Network
    You can:
    -You can sign in or sign up at other sites on the Windows Live Network, or try again later at this site.”

    I can still log in using my girlfriend’s computer but I was just curious if anyone else was having this problem or if it’s just something wrong with my computer in some shape or form.

  • http://profiles.google.com/sir.sonik Aoiro Ikimono

    I’m seeing the same thing whenever I try to login with Google Chrome, but not with IE. If you’re trying to login with a different browser, try IE and see if you have the same issue.

  • http://profiles.google.com/sir.sonik Aoiro Ikimono

    There we go! That shows “Pending?” Thanks =)

  • http://forzamania.wordpress.com/ PeterMaxweel

    Again the european community are out. I want participate, please! Good luck for those who are waiting and thanks for the info MN.

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    You maybe able to change it afterwards if you get accepted. You should recieve an email stating you have been accepted. Once then go to you Microsoft Connect and look under the live update preview and there might be an option there to correct it.

    I think there was in previous ones.

  • http://www.facebook.com/josh.haas Josh Haas

    Not a fan of that Microsoft Connect website – it’s really finicky with all of the browsers I have installed on my computer.

  • http://www.facebook.com/DustyBallz Dustin Sexton

    This is bull! I registered and NOT ANYTHING PENDING. I got an email saying welsome to Microsoft Connect or whatever, but the stupid site shows me as not doing anything, nothing is pending. I use Chrome browser. If Miscrosoft requires IE to register and sign up, then Microsoft has lost yet another customer. Never again will I buy anything Xbox-related, no games, no MS points, nothiung. You at MS screwed me and my chances with your stupid Major Nelson blog post about this. LIST ALL PERTINENT DETAILS like if any certain browser is needed. Ever heard of a Mac and what if I was using Safari?! This is wrong, MS scrtewed me, and I HATE MICROSHAFT!!!!! Burn, Redmond, burn.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NIX4X4HTCS555KSVOK7OLVDB4E Jimmy Lynn Sanchez

    Looks like you cant read the fine print

  • http://www.facebook.com/stutte Bill Stutte

    Really? Over the possibility of a free game? Or have you not checked the directory link at the top right and then the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” link on the left side of the page. It should tell you if you are pending or not…. But seriously, your priorities are pretty sad if you fly off the handle after not getting into a beta test.

  • grimm_1324

    I think people’s reaction to this is hilarious. “Never again will I buy… blah blah blah”. Its like MN was handing out genitalia growth drugs. Now thats something I can see people getting this mad about. But over a beta that everyone may or may not get, please people stop over reacting

  • http://www.facebook.com/jwhite898 John White

    I agree, and if your just now registering your 2days to late. and if you are pending i hope you dont get in, cause your doing this beta test for the wrong reasons

  • http://twitter.com/sexi_squidward NiKKi

    ::sigh:: I missed it

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    Wow, cryhard little one.

  • http://www.facebook.com/dbarbick Dave Barbick

    Chrome worked for me, but that was 2 days ago when it was first announced. Registration closed early yesterday.

  • http://www.technologytoday.tk/microsoft-begins-testing-a-new-disc-format-the-xbox-360/ Microsoft begins testing a new disc format the Xbox 360 | Technology News Every Day :)

    [...] – Xbox 360 System Update-Updated Preview (Major Nelson) – Futurology: some details of the new disc format the Xbox 360 [...]

  • Anonymous

    I dont have any issues at all with it im using firefox 4 and i never had any issues with firefox 3 with there site either. Im also on win xp on a single core AMD and still no issues

  • http://twitter.com/Dorwrath Ω Jalil Purtow Ω

    never had an issue with it at all in Firefox, opera, google Chrome or IE either.

  • http://www.facebook.com/warren.allen.4 Warren Potter Allen IV

    first one i ever missed

  • http://www.facebook.com/DustyBallz Dustin Sexton

    There was so much about browser trouble and the site not showing the correct info and all that before I saw this an didn’t want to be left out. What was I supposed to say here, that I registered the first day and am waiting like everyone else to find out if I am accepted or not? Sheesh, that’d be no fun on the internet.

  • http://vida-gamer.com/index.php/microsoft-comienza-a-probar-un-nuevo-formato-de-disco-en-la-xbox-360/ Microsoft comienza a probar un nuevo formato de disco en la Xbox 360 | Vida-gamer

    [...] - Xbox 360 System Update Preview -Updated (Major Nelson) - Futurología: algunos detalles del nuevo formato de discos de la Xbox 360 [...]

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    That would have been better then crying, “Ill never buy a Xbox-related product again!”

  • http://deklassified.com/wp/?p=28 Microsoft to start testing updated Xbox 360 disc format « DeKlassified

    [...] is reportedly looking to implement a new disc format for its Xbox 360 game console that will allow an extra 1GB of storage compared to current media. [...]

  • Anonymous

    just checked mine & i’m pending!!! was apart of the last few updates betas & the last beta, the “Super Secret” Full House Poker beta (my lips were sealed) & hope i get into this as well. i could care less about a game i’d send it back if they wanted i just wanna contribute to the community. TheGamingAddiction.com

  • http://www.facebook.com/josh.haas Josh Haas

    I can’t tell if you’re joking or what?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Richard-Griffin/686253275 Richard Griffin

    mine says that its pending, but what im curious about is why does the date come up as 01/07/2011 anyone know or is it diffrent for you??

  • Anonymous

    thanks your reply helped me to find out I’m pending. :D

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    Same here.

  • http://www.facebook.com/branden.ayers William Branden Ayers

    That makes a lot of sense thanks :)
    I didn’t even think of the possibility of it being my browser xD

  • Anonymous

    That’s the date that the beta program was entered into the system. It has nothing to do when you signed up for it or when it was made public.

    This is a public preview, the updates meant for Xbox LIVE have been undergoing inhouse testing for sometime.

  • http://twitter.com/chips99 Brandon

    I wouldn’t get all upset. When I applied before for previews in the past it did not show up as Pending and I was still accepted. I applied and got confirmation for this one as well, but don’t show Pending at all on the site as well. I’m confident since I got the successful registration screen that they got my data and if I’m picked great, if I’m not, oh well.

  • http://twitter.com/cpucrash0 cpucrash0

    Microsoft is a US company so US comes first. Nintendo and sony release stuff first in Japan sometimes.

  • http://twitter.com/T9X69 Chris Carlson

    I’m on Mac and used Google Chrome when the blog post went live and I completed the registration and it says pending. Maybe your computer/internet just sucks.

  • http://twitter.com/NicoGI NicoGI

    I signed up yesterday but it no longer says pending on the website…am I out already? :(

  • http://twitter.com/Gabriel_Summers David Lee

    Yes, Mine said Pending but I had to find it in the Directory. Now I don’t even see it at all.

  • http://twitter.com/ralphie81 ralphie81

    Click on the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” link on the bottom of the left menu and it should be in that list.

  • http://twitter.com/Gabriel_Summers David Lee

    Oh. Right. Derp. Forgot to click the “View Connect etc etc” part.

    I see that mine’s pending, but I’ve gotten no emails whatsoever regarding it. Does this mean that I won’t get in at all? AFAIK, I filled it out correctly and it seemed to’ve gone through. I use Firefox 4 and have used Firefox on all of my other XBox 360 preview applications or whatever. Or does this mean that they got my app and I’m just waiting to see if I got in?

  • http://twitter.com/T9X69 Chris Carlson

    No it means it’s pending. Read the update on the blog post.

    “For those of you that have successfully completed registration we will be reaching out to you once we have completed the selection process for participation – within the next 2 weeks.”

    It’s going to take awhile before we receive an email. On the site it should change from Pending to Accepted or Not Accepted, once their decision has been made.

  • http://twitter.com/Gabriel_Summers David Lee

    I did read the update on the blog post. However, I still wasn’t clear on it. So I figured I would ask for clarification.

  • http://www.facebook.com/rellus.gellor Russell Gorall

    You just need a big sloppy hug. I use Chrome on Windows 7, mine says pending. It would be cool to get Reach and maybe that game icon that Major Nelson was sporting saying “Dashboard”. Are you sure you are on the right page? It took me a while to figure out as the Connect site is kind of 1998.

  • http://slimgamer.com/ SlimGamer

    Just barely got in on registration, now the wait continues in ‘Pending’ mode.

  • http://twitter.com/CoNfUsEdGuY187 The Ozzman

    i guess,i thought i did sign up for it but it doesnt even show up on my list at all and i am checking” View Connect products currently not accepting feedback”list.i did everything right but well if i get a email i guess i did it right or not

  • http://twitter.com/SFX_Acidic Andrew

    You do know sometimes even after a game is out you’re still under a NDA.

  • Anonymous

    i could care less anymore.., its out already. old news.

  • http://www.facebook.com/inc420oz Casey Wheeler

    What a joke, I read this in google reader and it said multiple thousands of people with a good chance. I didn’t make it in since 2 days later its full. Which I don’t care about that much anyway I did the last one and couldn’t chat with friends for months. But seriously why do I pay you 60 bucks a year. Your deal of the week is a joke, I see no benefit to being a gold member that I can’t get for free on the PS3, in fact i get more from there plus program. I’m coming up on 6 years as a gold member and I don’t know what my 300 some dollars has done to make it a gold experience.

  • http://twitter.com/steimel steimel

    I signed up within minutes of his twitter post, I went to site and don’t see any pending or anything =/ It said I was signed up. hope I get a shot.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jwhite898 John White

    lets see you dont pay 60.00 for guaranteed access for everything xbox related, and just cause you been with live for 6years dont mean nothing as well. this is a first come fist serve beta call. and i dont know if your aware but there is a lot of people who own xbox 360, not just you, So stop your bitching and sign up alittle sooner next time.

  • http://profiles.google.com/kelvinlong8897 Xianda Long

    Why I can’t find mine pending!!!! I’m 100% sure that I completed the whole process, it shows I’ve already registered and my status for this program will be pending at the last page. However when I looked into Directory, there is NO program pending!!!! I thought it just need some time to let it appear on my account but it never happens…. Does anyone can tell me whether this means I’m out or not?
    BTW, I used firefox as my browser, if this has to be done in IE, it seems extremely stupid to me…

  • http://profiles.google.com/kelvinlong8897 Xianda Long

    Damn!! I can see it now….Hope the new system is not crappy and looking forward to my free halo reach !!!!! lol

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Burnett/100000005863812 Joe Burnett

    Never understood why people always feel the need to say Live isn’t worth it. You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don’t find value in it, stop paying. It’s as if they want everyone else to agree with them. Nobody complained until Sony finally had an online system that could actually be in the conversation, which was a direct result of sitting back & copying Microsoft’s model for the most part.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Burnett/100000005863812 Joe Burnett

    Never understood why people always feel the need to say Live isn’t worth it. You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don’t find value in it, stop paying. It’s as if they want everyone else to agree with them. Nobody complained until Sony finally had an online system that could actually be in the conversation, which was a direct result of sitting back & copying Microsoft’s model for the most part.

  • http://twitter.com/SMG_823 Steven Gagnon

    stop if your pending you still have a chance!!!! read you idiots!! its only been a couple days and no emails have been sent out yet so stop yelling about a email that dosnt exist and stop saying you didnt get in inless you didnt sign up you still have a chance be patient dammit

  • Anonymous

    im guessing that the stockholders or other elites in the commmunity get advance notice of these offers before the customers. for an offer to expire within 24 hours of it being posted, and for it NOT to be posted on Xbox live-Where the ACTUAL customers are-using the product?..something is wrong. either that or they can tell us more facts that havent been listed, how many people was the testing open too?..30,000?…60,000?…we’re in the dark and always will be untill a heirarchy doesnt exist within these communities

  • Anonymous

    pure BS. us citizen here, tried to click on the offer within 24 hrs..an BAM..its full…how about posting the offer on Xbox Live?..a place where the ACTUAL customers would be. it seems to me that theres advance information about these offers to stockholders or other higher ups in your community. or how about giving us more facts?..was the dam promotion limited to 30,000 people?…60,000?..we’re in the dark…Being a Us citizen doesnt give an xtra advantage it seems, it jus lets us be trampled on even more by corporations an people tryin to limit fun for their own cash gain….thanks Xbox

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Neil-Fitch/100000452467505 Neil Fitch

    Someone is mad

  • Anonymous

    This guy under me is such a crybaby i was in the last beta update for the kinect update and they were also accepting a few 1000 ppl and it also filled up within 24hours so the way i see it u snooze u lose

  • Anonymous

    another point proven..i didnt even kno there was a beta test for kinect, and im guessing neither did a few other hundred thousand people….im not shedding tears, but thanks for helping with the point..beta tests go on, but not for the avreage consumer..and no, i didnt mean you’re above average either lol

  • Anonymous

    Wow you need to stop playing video games if you get so upset over something of such little importance. We all will get this in time.

  • Anonymous

    we’ll all get a free copy of Halo:Reach in time?…wow..wish i woulda heard that in the article

  • Anonymous

    we need the xbox live platinum acct for it to be significant any more. gold members are sheep, silver are ants….and they still reap our sorrows

  • http://profiles.google.com/nwskier Richard Osborn

    Seriously, man. They have beta tests for a reason, to test things out, not give away prizes to greedy consumers. They want people who are going to ACTIVELY give feedback. I.E. The ones who are online and who actually read perhaps maybe 1 or 2 tech blogs a day. Even Engadget had this one posted in enough time for me to sign up, and once I did I put this blog on my rss feed also.

  • http://twitter.com/_diorPAINT Dr. Phil

    Wow I was getting upset because I couldn’t find the Directory where “pending” would be located by I see mine is pending. Hopefully I get in.

  • Anonymous

    i see your point..even though i dont think expecting a free game now an then is greedy at all. And still it seems the offer couldve been posted on xbox live spotlight for a day,specifically requiring feedback, to give gamers the chance to participate and leave feedback directly on the console via a message or 2. if someone plays games for 16-20 hrs a day, and doesnt net blog, does that make then less reliable to respond on gaming issues or more?…

  • Anonymous

    oh i get it..to find out about the next promotion, i have to NOT play games and follow someone on twitter. is this a joke?..id probably have better luck going to connect and selecting everything with bug or suggestions and hope 1 yields a prize. we’re in the computing age and even the xbox live rewards site(run buy a 3rd party eprize,llc for some reason) states that we can win”cool prizes” from exclusive offers and promotions. they just dont state that you’d need twitter for notification. how about an email?..that seems to be a common format of communication nowdays.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SRG22ZRSB5ZCI4WWAIFT52M4E4 Blane S

    It’s good to see beta testers being rewarded for the service they are providing. It seems that beta testing programs as of late have been a ruse to get people to pre-order games… A beta tester braves the waters of code untested by the masses and deserves recognition.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    you guys should be more thankful that they even give us the chance to beta tests things at all. They could just use there own payed testers and not inculde the open public whatsoever. I for one thank MS for this even if I dont get accepted.

  • Anonymous

    It’s not a promotion. It’s not something intended for the general gamer community, but is instead a limited public beta intended for those willing and intrepid enough to possibly go without their console if things go tits-up.

    They want people to go through hoops because they want people who will participate and provide feedback, not install it and not do anything with it. They don’t want to send thousands of discs out to people who just want to sign-up to get something free out of the deal or sell it on eBay or GameStop. They want something for their troubles too.

    So yeah, if you want to participate in preview programs follow at least MajorNelson on Twitter. If that’s too much for you to do, then I’m not sure a preview program is necessarily right for you to get involved in.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=33005719 Brandon N. Hatfield

    Like Xianda Long, I don’t see pending on mine, although I completed the process pretty early on. Wondering if I did something wrong. :-/

  • Anonymous

    I meant the update. The game has been out for a while so you should have it by now and if you don’t you need a job, son.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DATZUOMWWSQXJ6T3HKEEK3OUNQ A

    lol what if this whole thing was an April fool joke

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DATZUOMWWSQXJ6T3HKEEK3OUNQ A

    lol what if this whole thing was an April fool joke

  • http://www.facebook.com/jonhartman84 Jonathan Hartman

    No pending here, I hope I still get in.

  • http://www.majornelson.com Major Nelson

    Anyone can follow me on Twitter or read this blog to find out when we do programs like this and sign up.

    The purpose of the Preview Program is to allow people who are interested in a preview what we’re working on and for us to get feedback on it. Eventually, when we release the bits as final…then everyone will get them. We don’t WANT all 30-million Xbox LIVE members in the preview program. We want those that are comfortable with the process and technology to participate at this stage of the process.

  • Anonymous

    What about the people that don’t get the preview and the Halo: Reach disc?

  • Anonymous

    What about the people that don’t make it in time for the preview and don’t get the Halo: Reach copy?

  • Anonymous

    What about the people that don’t get to sign up and don’t get the copy of Reach?

  • Anonymous

    i signed up a while ago and even went back to check if i did it right but i don’t see a pending status

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AU7YDSZ6KIG6FQUYIUINQPUA5M Aaron

    I’m having the same problem bro, although I’m pretty sure I filled everything out correctly.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gary-Pierce/1319704033 Gary Pierce

    i dont know.. i rarely blog, i do subscribe to a twitter feed of majornelson and a few other news sites just so i stay current on events. texts are delivered to my phone. when i was notified of the preview, I signed up in minutes. was pretty painless. I’ve signed up for almost all of the beta programs this way. works really well and very effortless.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    I think that’s a problem with the Microsoft Connect site. I’m having the same problem.

  • Anonymous

    You know I read about the beta test in a news article, I went to the site and signed up without any problems. I just checked my status and it says pending. It all working as it was described in the news article.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    I seriously do think something is wrong with the Microsoft Connect site. I’m positive I signed up and I don’t have a pending status. WTF

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    What browser do you use?

  • Anonymous

    IIE

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    I wonder if that has anything to do with it since I’m using Firefox.

  • Anonymous

    It was sorta of confussing to finding the directory. Once I found the general directory, it was under the heading of View Connect Products Currenlty Accepting Feedback.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    OK, thanks. I found it and I’m pending, phew.

  • Anonymous

    Cool, I think a lot of guys might be looking in worng place.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SpudimusPrime89 Andrew Falkenhan

    I think it’s because Hyrb’s post sends us to the wrong place.

  • http://www.majornelson.com Major Nelson

    Where should I link to ?

  • Anonymous

    i went back and tried to sign up again to see if i did everything correctly and it said i was already signed up so i assumed everything was

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Wayne-Brewer/100001088110138 Wayne Brewer

    I cant even find it to see whether its pending or not. I found the general directory but there is no xbox live update anywhere. Under programs not accepting feedback, i have a pending status, but its from january. Please help

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    The link is fine Major. Some people just don’t know how to computer.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    It says January 7 2011 because thats when it was keyed in to the system but there just now getting ready for the beta test. They key things in months before they start.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    make sure you look in view content products currently not accepting feedback cause thats where you find it

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    Its right Major they just needed a little help on how to use it You are the Man !!!!!.

  • Anonymous

    The link is fine. I think it needs to be clear that once they are on the Microsoft Conncet Page, they needto to to click on Directory at the top right conner of the page, then that will open the Product Directory page, once there the need to look at the left side of the page under Categories and the last heading says View Connect Products accepting feedback. Click on that heading and that will take them to the right page..

    I disagree witth the two comments about “they dont know how to use a computer” The goal, I would think” is to make sure the customers are understading the instructions and if they are not they something is wrong with the instructions.

  • http://www.facebook.com/trekx Paul

    Mine says the same date? isn’t this from the last Dash Beta ?

  • http://www.truthaboutbills.org Michael Simpkins

    ^^^^This works…..Thanks I found it.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_44LA7WSLVFWI7QRBKZFZP4IDPU BackstageRat

    Mine says pending : )

  • Anonymous

    i havent bought any Halo game after seeing the screen tears an inconsistencies in texture loading since the 1st one. if i want to hear aliens that sound like cartoon characters, id force myself to watch some nickelodeon show. im also 40+ so if you’re old enough to be my father, maybe its worth losing a hand to you.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QDMVMJAJNC2OG5LLBWXLTDRL2M Fred

    I signed up on first or 2nd day and I do not see anything pending at all. This is very annoying I have to admit. Wonder why it’s not showing up for me?

    Spend at least 40 hours a week on Xbox and Xbox Live with a lot of that being Halo: Reach so any data I would provide is signifcant.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QDMVMJAJNC2OG5LLBWXLTDRL2M Fred

    I have nothing showing. I’m so very fustrated since signed up on day one or 2. Heck I was Live beta tester 8 years ago too.

  • http://profiles.google.com/agent2400 Jeff Podgorski

    For anyone having trouble finding their pending status, I had the same problem took me a heck of a long time to find out where it was for me but. If you go to the Directory and then look at non-feedback(I think it was on the left side). Once you go to the non-feedback, look up Xbox Live Update and it should say pending and have a ? mark right next to it. The ? means that your status is pending approval.

  • Anonymous

    Halo:CE came out back in 2002. A lot has changed and if you don’t get in, just buy it. Its a great game. This is meant for people who actually want to test this out. Its not meant for a greedy consumer. I have been testing these dashboards out since before NXE dashboard was out.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QDMVMJAJNC2OG5LLBWXLTDRL2M Fred

    I did look and I have nothing showing anything for Xbox Live Update. Honestly fustrated times infinity here. If something is wrong I would like to correct it so nothing happens for next time.

  • Anonymous

    Odd. : I wonder what the issue could be.
    What is showing up on your screen? Anything?

    If it just isn’t showing it might be because you’re overlooking it, or it could be filtering odd for you. In either case, you could still get an email when they’re ready to work on sending out their beta kits.

  • Anonymous

    Same here. lol Good luck! :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_S22YI64EANFVOCEYUIY7APR6UA Patrick Foster

    Is it safe to say if you are pending you are in? What were they exactly looking for in participants?

  • Anonymous

    i didnt see any previous requirement to the program, that an interest to the “wonderous world of Halo” was required. if everyone who takes part in this is a 100% pure halo die-hard fan, then something else is wrong altogether. even tho im not a fan, i still can see the value in a franchise an i know they’re trying. thats good enough for me. regardless of this fact, i would proudly test the game under any terms and conditions without letting personal bias affect any informational followup submissions. so now maybe, ive reached the lightsaber battle on top, with all 10 digits, but greed comes into play. if this was a simple matter of personal greed, i think that there are more effective ways one could exercise an flaunt that hinderance, other than wait for a situation like this to try and profit from. if you’re thinking of nothing but personal gain, why would anyone even care about blogs or posts?..if that were the case id be at a different gamestore everyday trying to greedily gobble up everything i could from slipping on their sidewalk purposely. i think what all the upset people really want here, is not a free game, but a chance. a chance to have a say in a possible outcome or development of a system that we invest heavily into. we invest our time, our money, our reflexes and some might invest even their psyche into an immersive worlds and alternate realities for an experience. if this all comes off as greed, im humbly confused.

  • http://profiles.google.com/sneekz0ner209 Nick Sanchez

    Yeah, that’s what I did it says pending.

  • http://twitter.com/jasonpeek00 Jason Peek

    when do they decide on who gets the update?

  • http://twitter.com/Boozle061083 Chris Reed

    Keeping my fingers crossed X

  • http://www.facebook.com/frankthetankt1 Frank A. Alvarado

    I can’t even find Xbox Live Update and I know that I finished the sing up because I remember having to get my 360 out of where I keep it my ps3 and wii and almost made my tv fall!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Tolano/1551063550 Michael Tolano

    I was having the exact same problem. I found I was actually pending by looking on the screen under where it says catergories you will see a link where it says view connect products currently not accepting feedback. Click there to see if you are pending or not.

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for that info

  • Anonymous

    have fun americans with the preview..i am sure there are us exclusiv features at the spring update…thats the reason for this us-only offer…every other country will get feature cuts like always…thats what i think

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin-McClenny/602931797 Martin McClenny

    haha right

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Jeff, that is exactly how you find this.

  • http://twitter.com/Lucky13X Lucky13X

    Ok, here is the quickest path for anyone still curious about their status.

    1. Sign-In to the Connect website.
    2. Go to the Directory area from the link at the top right.
    3. On the left-hand column under Categories, click on the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback ” link.
    4. Almost to the left of the link you just clicked on, “View Connect profucts…”, you should see ” Xbox LIVE Update Live Update Preview Pending ? Secure 1/7/2011 “. If not, search for “Xbox Live Update”.
    5. If you see the Actions column showing as “Pending ?”, you have successfully submitted your registration application.
    6. Good luck!

  • Anonymous

    Everything exclusive to the US has already been announced. Namely, HULU with Kinect support. However, in addition, the Spring Update is supposed to include Netflix with Kinect support (US & Canada), Avatar Kinect, as well as several language packs for Canada, Europe, and other markets.

    The Zune Marketplace may also expand in Europe, but I can’t remember if Microsoft said they had that planned or not.

    Whether those are things that will be available for this Xbox LIVE Update preview or not, hasn’t been said. However, those are all things that Microsoft has prior to this preview announcement, committed to releasing with the Spring Update.

    I’ve never known Microsoft to remove a feature from another market. They haven’t offered features available in the US to other markets for various reasons, but they haven’t removed features previously available from existing markets that I know of either.

  • http://profiles.google.com/fruakomi Abraham Cabrera

    I have status as pending aswell and I was just wondering anyone know how long it will take for us to know if we’re in?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    I’m looking everywhere under connect products not currently accepting feedback.The Xbox Live Update is invisible on my account.What gives?

  • http://twitter.com/ios37 ios37

    According to his post, “within the next 2 weeks” “now you just need to wait for a follow up mail”

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    Update!I figured out the problem.Xbox Live Update will NOT show up if you did not succesfully complete the registration.You will not be able to find it ANYWHERE.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332844738 Eli Hendrickson

    Update!I figured out the problem.Xbox Live Update will NOT show up if you did not succesfully complete the registration.You will not be able to find it ANYWHERE.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Earl-Bland/100000128315412 Earl Bland

    Anyone been accepted yet? Or it still say pending for everyone?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Earl-Bland/100000128315412 Earl Bland

    Anyone pending status changed?

  • http://www.facebook.com/frankthetankt1 Frank A. Alvarado

    What! that sucks balls I thought i did every thing right uhhh this sucks..

  • Anonymous

    if u guys read they said it would take two weeks possibly to recieve an email, also to see the xbox live update thing, go to directory and go to “view connect products not currently accepting feedback”

  • http://profiles.google.com/cam.schnackel Cameron Schnackel

    I had tried to sign up for this and it kept saying something was wrong with my profile settings. I am disappointed.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Earl-Bland/100000128315412 Earl Bland

    Jus checkin….

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=534718658 Lazure Kirkland

    mine shows as Pending?, so my quess is I made it in, W00t.

  • http://twitter.com/sgtfromhell tim tim tim

    Will someone please help me? My gamertag is sgt from hell
    I tried to sign up on march 29th and I couldn’t Sign up Because The site Was broken And I Was unable too Register Can someone Help Me Get In The Beta I CALLED X box Support And they Said TO COME HERE

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KSJG5FN477Z7QFPLBDDWURSICU UndyingZombie

    Unfortunately I don’t think its possible. Unless someone proves me wrong. Sorry maybe next time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lphkrazed John Greene

    already filled your out of luck

  • http://www.facebook.com/lphkrazed John Greene

    did u read the updated post. no longer accepting registrations for the program as we have reached our target audience volume. Please be on the lookout for additional opportunities in the future to participate in Xbox LIVE Update Preview programs.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lphkrazed John Greene

    anyone know how much longer do we have to wait for our emails just checkin here i cant wait for it lol

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KSJG5FN477Z7QFPLBDDWURSICU UndyingZombie

    Well it started the 29th of March & they said in two weeks time emails should head out. So I would probably say April 12th emails will be going out cause its two weeks from the post. Unless its counted as business work days then maybe the 18th.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kaleb-Radebaugh/1235890234 Kaleb Radebaugh

    I would think its gonna be soon. Also it says wait for follow up mail, not email. Makes me think we’ll be notified by mail first, but who knows.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lphkrazed John Greene

    yay i got in to the preview program but no email

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Harold-Graunke-Jr/1821470416 Harold Graunke Jr

    invites are going out now

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