March 29th 2011 11:26 am PT

No UK? Aww Oh well!

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

How about Canada?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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…

booo – US only

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nice!!

Nice!!

will we lose party chat like the kinect beta?

will we lose party chat like the kinect beta?

US-only? Well screw you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No Brazil?

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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?

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?

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

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

Unless you are GameFly

Unless you are GameFly

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

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

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

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

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

Help?!

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

Help?!

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

Help?!

Why not canada! (

Why not canada! (

Why not canada! (

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’m all registered

I’m all registered

I’m all registered

I’m all registered

I’m all registered

I’m all registered

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Awesome, thanks Major Nelson!

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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.

These things are enver for us Canadians…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is freakin’ awesome!

Registering now!

This is freakin’ awesome!

Registering now!

This is freakin’ awesome!

Registering now!

This is freakin’ awesome!

Registering now!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

There is extra cost to ship anything internationally.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yup… Registration has been fixed! Just registered…!

Yup… Registration has been fixed! Just registered…!

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.

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

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.”

Yes you both can sign up.

Yes you both can sign up.

Yes you both can sign up.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good Luck to everyone

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.

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

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

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

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!?!

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.

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?)

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

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

You’re sure of this?

You’re sure of this?

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

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

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

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

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

I vote a war on America

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

yes it is the same for me

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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. -_-

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. -_-

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. -_-

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

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

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

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

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He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

He might be talking about a new format for the HDD

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

…Then you own a copy of Halo: Reach?

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.

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

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

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

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

My apologies

My apologies

Rea

Rea

Same

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bring it on

Bring it on

Bring it on

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Ditto Todd Moore

Sweet

I like it.

Sweet. Count me in.

Signed up. Hoping I make it in!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Not including waits at the border I assume

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

its not bluray likely.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)?

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)?

Wow dude

Wow dude

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

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

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

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

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

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

cant get the site to work

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Signed up!

Signed up!

Signed up!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

maybe. spacing does matter with a gamertag

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

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.

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

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

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

You could try taking your medication, for starters…

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

nothing is powerful enough!

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

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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…

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…

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…

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

I filled it out fine using safari on my macbook

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.

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.

It worked fine on my mac.

It worked fine on my mac.

It worked fine on my mac.

It worked fine on my mac.

how do you know if you get accepted ?

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

Yes, I’m 100% sure.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

No Uk Beta makes Farrmark a sad man

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

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?

this better have hulu plus.

It should be Reach in the new disc format.

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

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

How does it not make sense?

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.

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.

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.

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.

It most likely will.

It most likely will.

It most likely will.

It most likely will.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I also hope it includes that!

I also hope it includes that!

I also hope it includes that!

I also hope it includes that!

I also hope it includes that!

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.

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

It’s not April Fool’s Day?

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.

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

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

Agreed

Why does Microsoft have to hate on Canada:(

Probably a silly question, but I’ll ask anyway

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

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

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

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.

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

Yeah that is a silly question… sucks

Yeah that is a silly question… sucks

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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.

Are P.O.boxes allowed? :/

Are P.O.boxes allowed? :/

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?

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?

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?

But I do

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

Awesomeness

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

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

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.”

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.”

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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?

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

Where does it say it could make the system inoperable?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

i think its because they know reach is crap

i think there giving us reach cause they know its crap

Alaska is part of the Continental but not the Contiguous.

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

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.

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.

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?

woo!

information submitted.

woo!

information submitted.

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)

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)

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)

crap… XD

crap… XD

crap… XD

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nevermind, everything went through fine

Nevermind, everything went through fine

Nevermind, everything went through fine

Nevermind, everything went through fine

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.

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

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.

same here its annoying

sign in first THEN click it

sign in first THEN click it

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

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

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

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

put your new address =

put your new address =

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 =/

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 =/

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

or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

or chrome. Confirmed that as working.

bingo firefox worked thanks

bingo firefox worked thanks

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 !

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 !

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 !

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 !

Good luck everyone who signed up.

Good luck everyone who signed up.

This one I really REALLY hope I get in.

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

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

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.

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

Just signed up, I hope I get it

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just signed up, hope I get accepted!

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.

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.

signed up, cant wait for this

Yea he can probably kiss his invite goodbye.

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!

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

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.

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

I’m going to sign up.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Safari is garbage

Safari is garbage

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

Done.

Done.

Done.

Done.

Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

Same for me too, hopefully I get in though, did the last xbox update too.

i hope i get i hope i get, HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES HE NEEEED??????

like they said : Distribution limitations..

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?

My guess like most of these previews, once the have enough they will cut it off, then weed through the junk ones etc.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Looking forward to the new update. I wonder what this new disc format will be?

Signed up. Now I just hope that if I am accepted, it doesn’t brick my console.

Signed up. Now I just hope that if I am accepted, it doesn’t brick my console.

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?

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.

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 :

Hawaii US – Continued US

Thumbs down…

Will the Halo: Reach copy be digital?

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.

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.

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 :

Is the disc limitation because the preview will be on disc or Halo Reach?!

yea but Sony kisses your British ass, ive been screwed over from so many deals from them because im not in Britain….

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.

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??

Will Kinect continue to work if we make it into the preview program?

You should be able to still. It wouldn’t make since if you count not play anything else.

There is a risk that the new firmware could brick your 360. Will MS fix it for free?

I hope I can get into this one! I’ve been in all the previews for the 360 so far.

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?

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

Sucks living in the US when you have a US product. Keep missing out on… Hey, wait a minute.

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.

I signed up and I noticed that it said chosen participants will be notified by mail. Does this mean mail or email?

u still need a tv license to view sky, infact you need a license even if you just play games on your console

AWESOME!!! I signed up like 4 hours ago but YEAAAAAAAAAA!!

AWESOME!!! I signed up like 4 hours ago but YEAAAAAAAAAA!!

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.

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.

This update appears that its going to be “physically” delivered. This for microsoft would mean international shipping for thousands of European testers.

if you’re under warranty, yes

Seriously?? of course it will

Why do you like Safari so much? There are better options my friend.

Why do you like Safari so much? There are better options my friend.

And if youre not?

And if youre not?

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!!

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!!

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.”

is any body scared that there xbox will get corrupted after the update

is any body scared that there xbox will get corrupted after the update

hey man do you not think that your xbox will get corrupted

hey man do you not think that your xbox will get corrupted

No, not really. I’ve participated in quite a few of these previews and haven’t had any issues like that.

No, not really. I’ve participated in quite a few of these previews and haven’t had any issues like that.

Safari = Teh Sux

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

SIGNED UP. Here’s to new stuff! AND possibly a new copy of Reach?! Yeah, I’m down

so basicly if im accepted and use the disk i should be okay

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.”

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.

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.

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?

You could, I don’t know… move into a country that does exist.

yea man why hasnt larry answered him self this is driving me nuts i guess i should just try it out darnit

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.

so in the past with update builds have you been able to play online with those who dont have the update build

Tried to get in, but when I received the verification email with the link, the link said an error had occurred. Boo.

You have to use something besides Safari. I’m on a Mac and Chrome worked fine. Apparently Firefox works ok as well.

You have to use something besides Safari. I’m on a Mac and Chrome worked fine. Apparently Firefox works ok as well.

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!

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.

Verification email? I just received a page saying “if you see this page, your application and survey have been submitted successfully.”

I thought that might be the case, thanks for the quick response.

so you sayin you recived your email already

why are these things always US only? Come on give Canada something!

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.

What if it gives your console space herpes?

Even if it “bricked” Microsoft would have to fix your console for breaking it. Or of course, you could just use an extended warranty…

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

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

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

There’s an app for that.

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

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

This may not effect voice/party chat, but will we be able to play with people outside of the preview?

This may not effect voice/party chat, but will we be able to play with people outside of the preview?

I signed up for this. I’ve been in each beta since they were released.

Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to?

yea please no space cuddys

yea please no space cuddys

yea please no space cuddys

I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

I gotta admit, I love when Microsoft has these betas. Free stuff!

They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

They are sending the disc to test a new disc format so we will see how it works.

Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

Are any games other than Reach going to be involved?

so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

so your saying youve been happy to sign up again being that you had no issues

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

Are you suppose to have issues to join the beta?

i sure hope not

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.

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.

Thats what their saying, supposedly Microsoft found a way to get an additional 1.5GB on every disc

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.

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.

What verification email?

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.

I can’t accept the legal terms it just keeps reloading the page when I hit agree.

which costs money

@majornelson Can’t wait! When do we find out if we were accepted?

@majornelson Can’t wait! When do we find out if we were accepted?

I think they will e-mail you and send you items in the mail

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

This is BS I can’t get past the legal agreement.

Anyone else having trouble with the legal page not working?

Anyone else having trouble with the legal page not working?

I signed up ASAP, without realising that there is a free copy of Halo Reach. Wow…

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?

Ha, I have more Gamer-Score than you.

Ha, I have more Gamer-Score than you.

When will we be notified if we have been accepted or not?

When will we be notified if we have been accepted or not?

When we download this will we be able to talk in party chat?

When we download this will we be able to talk in party chat?

Did you not read the last bold line on the post above??

Iam also having problems at that screen. Any ideas how to get past it?

Iam also having problems at that screen. Any ideas how to get past it?

Same problem

Received my confirmation email! I’m in!

you already got, that’s quick

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.

Come on I need an answer damnit.

Come on I need an answer damnit.

Dangit, just read it and they said they would review my request first, false alarm

Dangit, just read it and they said they would review my request first, false alarm

Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

Sign in on your 360, you should be able to agree there.

Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

Just install a friends on your hard drive, then boot it using yours. I do that for Modern Warfare 2

I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

I’m agreed to xbox’s terms I can’t agree to these connect terms…

Mateo124! You did not, Because in Two Weeks they will send you a email, Saying if you did or not.

Yeah I realized that, read the 2nd comment on my post

It says at the bottom of the post “Update: This preview will not impact voice/party chat at all.

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.

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. “

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. “

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.

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.

You never know

lol chill out

Simple don’t sign up.

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.

Was we suppose to get a email back? i signed up and i havent recieved no emails about it at all.

I hadn’t read the agreement because I didn’t even want to go through the process until I had an answer. Thank you.

I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

I keep getting reloaded to the profile information page. Can anyone help?

i didn’t get one either. maybe its a delay due to high traffic?

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.

they said that the email will come soon, within the next two weeks to let you know if you are in or not.

In the post you said it doesn’t effect chat, how about online gameplay?

You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

You said it doesn’t affect chat, but what about online gameplay?

What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

What are the chances of an official update, signed by Microsoft, bricking your console?

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?

dude just have someone burn you another copy, come on…

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.

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

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.

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.

where did u hear this at

No thanks.

It’s probably just another guess at what it is…

Bullcrap. Until PC games start using Blu Ray, the hell with Blu Ray I say. Things like Steam are the future.

Great idea, Post your illegal intents on the Microsoft website

Sony was one of the main developers of blu ray so there’s a .00000001% chance that it’s coming to the xbox.

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 ?

i hear that we run three xboxs here too

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.

What day (and time if possible) will we know if we were selected by please?

What day (and time if possible) will we know if we were selected by please?

If they won’t add blu ray, maybe they could revive HD DVD from the grave to triple game storage space.

Why US only…?

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.

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?

Major Nelson PROVIDE SOME SUPPORT TO THOSE OF US WHO IT ISN’T WORKING FOR

I applied, so here’s hoping. I already have Reach though… but I would love some free DLC for it!

Signed up. Thanks for the opportunity.

What exactly is this? They sent you a disc and it does what?

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.

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.

Cool! I wonder what this entails… Will we be shipped a new format sample disc or something?

Cool! I wonder what this entails… Will we be shipped a new format sample disc or something?

Did you actually read the post? It’s a free copy of Halo: Reach in the new disc format probably.

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

i hope the next xbox have a disc changer so i dont have to keep taking out my games

i hope the next xbox have a disc changer so i dont have to keep taking out my games

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.

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.

Yep. Don’t sign up for the beta until you have a 360 with a working disc drive.

Yep. Don’t sign up for the beta until you have a 360 with a working disc drive.

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.

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.

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.

I’m sure it has more to do with international laws than actual shipping costs.

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.

There’s no verification email for signing up for this program. I think he’s talking about signing up for Connect.

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.

Impossible. The Xbox 360 DVD drive is physically unable to read Blu Ray format.

That’s not a confirmation email that you’re in the program. The signup period hasn’t even ended yet! lol

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.

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.

… 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.

… 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.

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.

Woo. I hope I get in!

does that exclude hawaii?

I doubt it.

I’m pretty sure the terms mentioned the “Continental” U.S. only. That would mean Hawaii and Alaska are SOL.

Europe ?

Europe ?

Oh really? Why, Major? Do you want me to move to US or something? Even Kinect was sent worldwide during its beta!

Yea…that’s NOT happening.

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.

Is the update going to affect our access to the gears of war 3 beta?

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

No, Microsoft may still use Blue ray, but unlikely.

That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

That’s because Netflix ships way more mail so the rate is lower.

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.

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.

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.

Use chrome- i was using safari and it doesn’t show that your username has been taken

Dude, Everyone just settle down and wait, It’s a Surprise

I am looking forward to trying this out if i get picked since i dont have Halo Reach and was planing on getting it

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

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.

You can’t revert back once updated. Its like a normal update. You update, and you can’t go back can you?

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.

Microsoft is in US so thats why US only. To ship stuff to UK it takes more money and stuff.

I hope not

I hope not

No, ONLY US, but that sucks.

No, ONLY US, but that sucks.

Thank you

Sony won’t let Microsoft have blueray, yet Sony copies all this stuff from Microsoft? Thats dumb.

I have signed up! Thanks for the info Major Nelson!

Yes, Hawaii is not a part of the “continental” United States.

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.

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.

Legal stuff, always sucks.

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.

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.

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.

What? How did i miss that…. ABORT!

Yea, so that means a new xbox MIGHT have blue ray. Hopefully

Well shipping to other countries costs more money, because they need more supplies, and shipping cots.

Most probably it wont brick.

signed up,fingers crossed!

Hope you get in

Hope you get in

i signed up hours ago and it still says pending, no email either, not showing up on dashboard either

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.

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.

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.

Yes because Canada is soooooo far away. Thx XBOX; wait jk.

Yes because Canada is soooooo far away. Thx XBOX; wait jk.

ok, but last time i got accepted right away, so im just making sure

ok, but last time i got accepted right away, so im just making sure

plus he says that the spots are filling up

plus he says that the spots are filling up

For what’s the update?

For what’s the update?

i probably should have asked before i did it :/

i probably should have asked before i did it :/

i probably should have asked before i did it :/

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.

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.

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.

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.

Try using a different web browser or computer maybe?

Just .. Stop talking.

What an awesome opportunity.

how do you check the pending thing?

How do you check the status? someone mentioned theres still says pending but i cant find where you look at that?

[...] 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 [...]

go to help, go tp your perticipation help, then click on program help

Microsoft thinks only about money. With the money the earned from Live they could easily to this worldwide.

“prepare for new disc format” What does that mean exactly? added security?

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.

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.

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.

oh what a surpise, usa only………….. theres a change not.

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.

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

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.

[...] “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. [...]

How about Australia? Yes, Australia does have Xbox 360′s!

Signed up bitches!

Now we play the waiting game.

Ahh, the usual shafting of international customers.

When are we in Australia going to finaly get voice control for the Kinect?

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.

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?

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.

So we are all trusting the americans to get this thing right,grrr give us brits a chance to check something new out

i accidently forgot to put a space in my xbox live gamertag, is there a way i can edit or am i screwed

screwed or unless you pay 800 msp to change it

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…

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.

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?

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!

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!

It’ll be the XGD3 (Xbox Game Disc 3), 1GB more space and for the rest a bunch of security measures.

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

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.

I did not see it stated or asked, but do memebers in or owners of Gold Family packs quilify?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maybe with the increased disc size Medal Gear Rising won’t come on 4 DVDs lol

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?

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.

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!!!

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*

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.

US Only!!! C’mon where’s the love for Canada?

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?

those are gold members so of course

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

Why it is US only?
The new disc format didn’t affect outside US?
or outside US have its own Preview?

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.

Dear God you are an idiot!

I want to sign up but I am at work. Is there anyway for me to get me xbox ser# and ID# remotely?

this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
PLIIIIS ASWER ME!!!!!!!!!!
THANK:)

this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
ANSWER ME PLIIIIIISSSSSS!!!!!!!
THANK:)

this new format will be compatible with all xbox 360?
PLISSSSS ANSWER MEE!!!!

Yes, once you have the update.

It’s on the path of selling 10 million copies, so I guess they can give away a few thousand for free . Anyways, all indications are that Reach will be on the new format. Otherwise, we have nothing to test in the first place..

thank you!!!
then it is false that we have to change reader for this format?

Wow, you can’t take a joke.

Nice blog post. Sorry your not enjoying your Xbox. We hope to have you back soon. Bye!

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?

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.

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.

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.

i cant even login to check my status …

Yeah, they should give infinite copies of Halo Reach to everyone! >:[

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.

sony owns or has part of that i looked it up and so that means it will never happen

microsoft failed at hd sony won with bluray

same here.

same here.

Thanks! That worked. I see it now

Thanks! That worked. I see it now

Thanks! That worked. I see it now

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?

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

Not just anyone can register multiple times. You must use you xbox seriel number. That makes it so only xbox owners can register.

ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

ok so it says i registered but its not showing up on my dashboard

@JohnnyBAwesome Thanks. I was a bit worried for a moment there.

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.

I wonder if this will fix the “open tray” error.

Honestly, it was closed to a huge majority of gamers when you decided to make it U.S only.

Thanks for the info, I see pending now using your method. Whew!

I cannot log in to check my status. Derp.

So if you successfully registered, are you guaranteed a spot in the preview?

had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

had to use chrome as firefox and ie would not log me in

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.

Not necessarily, but they’re looking for thousands of testers.. so your chances are good.

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.

Same here.

Same here. I wonder if it has to do with cookies.

Go to Connect.
Log-in
Click Directory
Click View Connect products not currently accepting feedback
Locate Xbox LIVE Update
Verify Actions is “Pending ?”

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.

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!

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

They did the Kinect testing outside of US, so stop your whining.

If you look above it is already full. He just updated it to state that they are no longer accepting more people.

If you look above it is already full. He just updated it to state that they are no longer accepting more people.

I got to register… hope I get in!

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?

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?

https://connect.microsoft.com/directory/non-feedback

Xbox Live Update is under that. It should say Pending if you got accepted

Interesting!

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?)

For me, it’s the 6th item down the list. Can always try ctrl+f and typing “Xbox LIVE Update.”

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!!!

Its says “Pending?” does that mean I got accepted or does it mean they are still sorting through?

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?

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.

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.

they moved it to not accepting anymore if you go there it will say pending

Yep. Lol I never thought to click on the ? and it says I applied and its waiting to be approved. Sweet!

Looks like your out of luck man.

I registered yesterday and it said pending also…today…nothing. I hope Im still eligible

US Only? Come on Microsoft. I was in the last dashboard beta, why make this one US only?

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”.

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.

Sucks cock, only one day in and full.

Click on “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback”
The “Xbox LIVE Update” should show there.

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.

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.

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!

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?

Thanks

my says pending. i was about to worry

I accidentally put the wrong numbers in the postal code box, does that mean I’m screwed?

and how it applies the update?, you need to go online or you can aser without online?

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!!

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.

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…..

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”.

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

And I know I filled out all the information correctly because I quadruple checked everything.

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!

My status says pending but the date is screwy. It says 1/7/2011, is that right?

thanks major dumbass, i created an account, clicked all the links in your post and none. be more specific asshole

It’s the directory page not the dashboard page where the “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback” link is.

That’s what mine says.

awww sounds like someone is not happy with their life

You are too late, douche bag.

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.

mine says pending so now we just have to wait and see who gets picked. Good luck to everyone!!!!!

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.

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…

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.

woo! pending.

The date is screwy for a lot of the stuff on the website, no need to worry.

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.

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. =(

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.

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.

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:

Click on the text that says “View Connect products currently not accepting feedback”, it should be there.

Ah, there it is. You sir are a gentleman and an scholar. Thank you.

i try to sign up but the site did not let me

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.

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.

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… ????

You sir are a genius! They sure didn’t make it easy to find!

Found it, that you very much! [Mine says 'Pending ?' ... is the ? supposed to be there?]

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.

I don’t think the “?” means anything, because when I click on it nothing happens.

I don’t think the “?” means anything, because when I click on it nothing happens.

So I’m not the only one… *phew*

The next-gen disc: Periwinkle-Ray!

The “?” just tells you that you have successfully applied for the program and your status is pending.
*If you scroll over it

Just mouse over it. as long as it’s showing there you’re good

Jeez Keith, you and your “logic”…

why are my posts not showing?

got a pending too!

why are my replys to you not showing?

Thanks! It’s so hidden, I couldn’t find it! Phew!

thnx bro that helped out i thought that it hadnt gotten my registration

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.

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.

Geeesh I didn’t get in this time

lol still pending ….i probably wont get in, i have silver account

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

you need to log in first

i dont understand this….i did everything rite and its not tellin me if i got in or not

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”

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.

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.

There we go! That shows “Pending?” Thanks =)

Again the european community are out. I want participate, please! Good luck for those who are waiting and thanks for the info MN.

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.

Not a fan of that Microsoft Connect website – it’s really finicky with all of the browsers I have installed on my computer.

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.

Looks like you cant read the fine print

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.

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

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

::sigh:: I missed it

Wow, cryhard little one.

Chrome worked for me, but that was 2 days ago when it was first announced. Registration closed early yesterday.

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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

never had an issue with it at all in Firefox, opera, google Chrome or IE either.

first one i ever missed

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.

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That would have been better then crying, “Ill never buy a Xbox-related product again!”

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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

I can’t tell if you’re joking or what?

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??

thanks your reply helped me to find out I’m pending.

Same here.

That makes a lot of sense thanks
I didn’t even think of the possibility of it being my browser xD

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.

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.

Microsoft is a US company so US comes first. Nintendo and sony release stuff first in Japan sometimes.

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.

I signed up yesterday but it no longer says pending on the website…am I out already?

Yes, Mine said Pending but I had to find it in the Directory. Now I don’t even see it at all.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Just barely got in on registration, now the wait continues in ‘Pending’ mode.