XBOX Live Update Preview Program accepting sign-ups

[DTX3]

Sorry if this been posted already.

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Microsoft is set to roll out some significant changes to its Xbox Live service this year, and wanted to run them by you first. An Xbox Live Update Preview Program is now accepting registrants online, and will grant selected users early access to the Xbox's updated user interface, the Xbox Live on-demand ESPN service, and the enhanced Netflix interface. This is not part of the Kinect beta test, so don't expect a camera to land in your mailbox unless you're also signing up for a reality TV show. As per Major Nelson's instructions, you can now sign up to Microsoft's Connect website and complete a survey, after which you'll be notified if you've been selected for the program. "Multiple thousands of participants" are sought at this stage, so you might just have a good shot at getting in. You should be aware of some caveats, however: Your ISP must support ESPN 3; you need a Netflix subscription to use the new Netflix search, and an Xbox Live Gold account will afford you "priority" during selection. The Xbox Live update will introduce a new audio codec for online communication -- if you're selected, your voice chat will become incompatible with the older version. Survey says: "Because you are participating in an exclusive pre-release program, you will not be able to voice chat with non-participants during the preview program period." Game chat should not be impacted, but you've already muted everyone on Halo: Reach anyway.

https://connect.microsoft.com/XboxLIVEUpdate

[ExtremeGamer]

I actually got ESPN earlier tonight, it's awesome. I'm blown away by it. The amount of content is mind blowing. Every ESPN show is there, even Sports Nation. Then all the live content. WOW. Everything is in HD and loads very fast.

[DTX3]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I actually got ESPN earlier tonight, it's awesome. I'm blown away by it. The amount of content is mind blowing. Every ESPN show is there, even Sports Nation. Then all the live content. WOW. Everything is in HD and loads very fast.

I'm glad to hear that. I'm looking forward to the ESPN feature myself. How did you get it?

[Vast]

Damn man. My ISP does not support ESPN 3. Damn you Time Warner!!

And after using netflix on the ps3 i was wondering when the 360 would get the search option.

[CC]

Cool... I got accepted into the program.

Does anyone know when exactly this update will happen? And will it just pop up automatically, or what? The website doesn't say, it just says within the next two weeks.

[Pete1210]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vast

Damn man. My ISP does not support ESPN 3. Damn you Time Warner!!

Time Warner will be getting ESPN3

But my ISP, Cablevision, still blocks it.

[mgoblue]

Signed up last night. You have to be by your Xbox so you can get the serial number and console ID from the settings menu to enter on the form.

Looks like they're letting everyone in until a certain number (I got the "next 2 weeks" message too)

[JohnDoe8865]

Signed up, I just really want the update preview to drop!

Does anybody actually know WHEN TW Cable will get access to ESPN3?