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Xbox 360 Update Tomorrow will Have Some Content Missing

YouTube and TV providers missing the update's launch.

The big Xbox 360 fall dashboard update is finally coming out tomorrow and I personally blame my OCD tendencies for being so excited for it. Announced this year at E3 2011, the update includes Bing searching, YouTube, Live TV and EPIX, among other features. A UFC app was also announced but we know that it's been delayed to December 20 instead of its original date of December 1. Now it seems that the dashboard update will be missing a lot of the announced apps, at least at launch.

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UFC on Xbox Live Delayed

Watching dudes beating the crap out of each other on the 360 will have to wait a bit longer.

The UFC on Xbox Live app will be released on December 20, a delay of three weeks from the previously announced date. The app will allow Xbox Live members to watch UFC pay-per-view events, use Kinect to control playback and communicate with other viewers on your friends list if you have a Gold membership.

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360 Sees "Biggest Week in Xbox History"

A blog from Major Nelson announced the Microsoft console's Black Friday success.

Hot on the heels of Nintendo's Black Friday sales bulletin, Major Nelson released the news of an astounding performance by the Xbox 360. Nelson reports that over 960,000 Xbox 360 consoles were sold during Thanksgiving week, with over 800,000 of those 360s being sold on Black Friday, itself.

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Xbox 360 is a FiOS Cable Box Starting Next Month

TV service is coming to the 360 with these first 26 channels.

Verizon FiOS customers will be able to start watching live cable TV with their Xbox 360s and an internet connection next month, according to the service provider. In order to have this service, Xbox 360 owners must have FiOS TV and FiOS Internet services, as well as be Xbox Live Gold members. A free app must be downloaded to the Xbox 360 for the service to work.

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Xbox Live Black Friday Sale Begins Today!

But today is Tuesday...

Running from November 22 to November 28, Microsoft has announced week-long Black Friday deals. A number of games and DLC are available at a discounted price. Along with the game deals, Microsoft is offering a 12-month Gold subscription for 33% off, or about $40. Click through for the full list of games and DLC items that are on sale, along with their sale pricing.

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New Xbox Dashboard Launches in December

The (New) New Xbox Experience comes out next month.

Microsoft announced that the new Xbox 360 dashboard will be out on December 6, 2011. This update was originally revealed at E3 2011.

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Remembering the Xbox - 10 Years

Nick, Julian, and Esteban explore the notable games and lasting impact of the Xbox.

Back in late 2001, Microsoft first entered the realm of console gaming with the Xbox. Although its sales numbers are nothing impressive when compared to that of the PlayStation 2, it did manage to outsell longtime videogame company Nintendo's GameCube, which is still a fine showing for a first console outing. Despite being a massive financial loss for the company, it laid the groundwork for much of what is now standard in the gaming industry.

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Best Buy's Black Friday Deals

The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here and Best Buy is prepared.

Best Buy's Black Friday deals have been revealed and they are quite similar to Walmart's. However, what sets them apart are their 3DS bundles. $179.99 will get you a Cosmo Black Nintendo 3DS with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D or a Flame Red Nintendo 3DS with Super Mario 3D Land - either way, a $30 savings.

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Xbox Website Changes Coming Soon

Beacons will be added.

Some big changes are on the way. The “My Xbox” section of Xbox.com is being replaced with an update designed to make it easier to see what your friends are doing on Xbox LIVE.

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Kinect Support for Windows Revealed

Craig Eisler confirmed that the Kinect for Windows commercial program will be released next year.

Microsoft announced today that Kinect is coming to Windows. Craig Eisler confirmed that the Kinect for Windows commercial program will be released next year. "This year, we're showing the world how to re-imagine entertainment," says Eisler. "Next year, with Kinect for Windows, we will help the world re-imagine everything else." 

Eisler continues to say that, "putting the power of Kinect + Windows into the hands of business leaders and technical visionaries will give them the tools they need to develop novel solutions for everything from training employees to visualizing data, from configuring a car to managing an assembly line." 

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