Xbox 360 fans are not happy with the recent changes

Fans are disappointed with the news Xbox 360 dashboard. When the Microsoft Store was shut down on the Xbox 360 earlier this year, some major changes were made to the system. The biggest change is the way the home screen and dashboard are displayed as many icons and features have been completely removed.

The Xbox 360 Dashboard has had an iconic and memorable look over the years. The first one was called Dashboard Blades which many consider to be a nostalgic classic. There was also the New Xbox Experience, or NXE, which was more customizable and took advantage of the avatar feature. However, before the transition to the next generation, Metro was the last Dashboard that gave the Xbox 360 home screen a beautiful image while providing the functionality of Blades. Part of the reason for all these options was the slew of available options, which made the console feel more alive. Unfortunately, Dash's recent changes have received some negative feedback from fans.

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Reddit user Numerous-Bath-993 wants to verify stories from Xbox 360 owners in other countries where the new Dashboard is said to be available. They set their consoles to “Other” and logged into Xbox Live to check, but were disappointed with the visual confirmation. Many elements of the screen were previously removed due to the removal of the Xbox 360 Store earlier this year, and this regional update has removed even more content. It is important to note that some commentators living in the US region have retained access to more icons, meaning that the change may only be possible for those who have a console installed in the region. different. Fan speculation is encouraging players to pick up Microsoft's newer system because many Xbox 360 services have become limited in other regions. A few fans shared the negative sentiment, comparing the situation to returning to a childhood home with no furniture left.

What made the Xbox 360 Dashboards special?

With the Dashboard changing over the years, it's no secret that fans keep a special person close to them. Many fans miss the Xbox 360 era of Blades because it reminds them of a simpler time, when the console first launched. Many also consider it to be the glue that connects the original Xbox to the Xbox 360 because it followed a similar vibe. In the same way, the Metro and Kinect updates are also reserved for other players because they have become the most connected to the console due to their sleek appearance and the number of icons and buttons.

While many thought that the era of the Xbox 360 was over, there was a time when lucky collectors found Xbox 360s with a rare Dashboard. Although it may be mostly for nostalgia purposes, a few fans were able to purchase Xbox 360s that retained the aforementioned updates to the Dashboards. Admittedly, it will be a fond memory of a time when many considered the Xbox 360 to be at its peak.

Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 is Microsoft's successor to the original Xbox video game console. The seventh generation device was built as a direct competitor to consoles such as Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii.

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Microsoft

Original publication date

November 22, 2005

Original MSRP (USD)

$299, £209, €299

weight

7.7 kg