The annual fall update for Xbox Live is up and ready for download. The update boasts improved features like a new dashboard (for everyone), and for Americans stuff like ESPN services, a Zune Music Pass, Netflix Search and more.

Regular users of Xbox Live will also be treated to improved voice chat quality, it'll be easier to create a new Gamertag right on the console and wireless network connectivity.

As previously detailed, the update features enhanced Zune integration, family programming, sleek Avatars and soothing music for dashboard dummies.

More details at Xbox Live's Major Nelson.

Xbox 360 Dashboard update is now available - Xbox Live's Major Nelson [Major Nelson]

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merzitar wrote:I really love the new design of the dashboard. I don't understand why people are moaning about silly things like "Why is it all white?". It now looks really new, fresh, clean, and welcoming.

merzitar wrote:That's what I think, too. Also, they're probably a lot of PS3 fanboys/girls who adore black, becuase the PS3 is all dank and nasty.

merzitar wrote:HAHA, of course - I meant the Dashboard's interface and design. The PS3 is way too crammed in there and there's no space for anything to breathe. Just my opinion though.

merzitar wrote:YAY! lol, I'm glad someone agrees with me. Recently, I have noticed a lot of people badmouthing Microsoft for no reason at all, it seems.

t5in wrote:heres my answer to the xbox dashboard

http://roosterteeth.com/comics/strip.php?id=1739

krzyg wrote:I love the new dashboard. It's much more clean in my opinion.