Microsoft make avatar creation mandatory for new dashboard
Aaron Greenberg, Microsoft’s group product manager for Xbox 360, has revealed that all Xbox owners will be forced to choose/create an avatar once they download and boot up the new dash for the first time.
“We’re forcing you to have a visual representation of yourself,” remarks Greenberg when questioned by the press. “But you can make a pretty badass avatar.”
Greenberg went on to stress that those who are not interested in avatars would able to complete the process in under a minute, and then never have to look at their creation ever again if the so wish. There will even be pre-made choice available if you really don’t care.
At TGS Microsoft confirmed that the new look, feel, and completely new feature filled dashboard will go live on November 19.
1 comment ↓
JRA
October 21st, 2008
Sorry but: “ever again if THEY so wish” and shortly there after “choiceS”. {Please delete, I h8 being that guy.}
I hope these choices include prison-grey-stick-figure (mmm…America). Don’t get me wrong avatars are kinda cool, but I want my interface quick, dirty, and non-redundant. Responsive guys – it’s an interface not a game.
As to the “never again” I’m pretty sure I so wish, And where, pray tell, are the ads in this vaunted new interface cause they did not just disappear.
Personal theory; the fall update will leave the ads imprinted even when off-line. I’m taking bets @ 1to10.
I’ll shut up now.