Update: Hryb tweeted:
@majornelson
Larry HrybWe are a go! The #XboxUpdate is currently on its way to all 35 million Xbox LIVE members around the world (1/2)
11 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
This week, Microsoft announced the launch of its new Xbox platform and apps, with the goal of bringing about “the evolution of TV and entertainment”. Here’s a list of the apps and their scheduled release dates.
The company has apparently run into some unexpected issues with the launch, however. There isn’t much in the way of details, but there has been at least a slight delay.
Larry Hryb (aka: MajorNelson) of the Xbox team has been tweeting throughout the day:
@majornelson
Larry HrybFYI: The timing for Xbox 360 dashboard update has been slightly delayed. I’ll have a status update later today 4 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@majornelson
Larry HrybThanks again for your patience. I won’t have additional details until later today. The moment I have new information, I’ll share it w/ you 4 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
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Larry HrybRead my previous tweets regarding the status of the Xbox 360 dashboard update 3 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@majornelson
Larry HrybI’ll share additional details when I have more to share. Until then, thanks for you patience. 3 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@majornelson
Larry HrybWe are still working to get the release out. Stay tuned, we’ll have an update this afternoon (PT) on when it will begin rolling out. 1 hour ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
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Larry HrybNo new information to report yet. My earlier update is still the most current http://t.co/qq8AUPAs 5 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
Bing and Kinect play a big role in the update. You can read a bit more about that here. And here’s some info about ads that are on the way.
The Xbox 360 console experienced record Black Friday sales this year.