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[RedAssedApe]

i liked the old lime green better

 

[Rhindle]

Uh, are they charging sales tax now?

It says "* plus tax*" all over the place.

 

[wrog]

I do wonder however what happens if you switch regions with an account.

You can move your Microsoft account from the region it’s associated with now to any other region up to one time every three months. However, after your Microsoft account transitions, the currency in your account will not move with you, so be sure to spend your currency before you change your account location!

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/billi...ccount-management/microsoft-points-retire-faq

 

[Steverulez]

The only real differences I've noticed are the change from points to currency. Not much else has changed. No customisable tiles, no changing their size, etc.

Auto downloads for patches are in, go to system system settings and its in there. It's off by default and they didn't bother advertsing it

 

[Krilekk]

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/billi...ccount-management/microsoft-points-retire-faq

Wow, thanks. Well, after MS Points are gone I'm probably going to pay with Paypal for everything if that's possible. So no need to have money in my account.

 

[rvy]

Auto downloads for patches are in, go to system system settings and its in there. It's off by default and they didn't bother advertsing it

Thanks, did not know this.

 

[firehawk12]

Well, at this point you can't buy anything from xbox.com anymore. All the old content is still listed in points.

 

[Queen of Hunting]

so what happens to xbox rewards after this ?

you know where you renew gold or buy x things and would be rewarded with points each month or do the monthly survey ?

 

[Steverulez]

so what happens to xbox rewards after this ?

you know where you renew gold or buy x things and would be rewarded with points each month or do the monthly survey ?

Well, they've stopped the surveys as they are doing something different with them… so who knows?

 

[RedAssedApe]

so what happens to xbox rewards after this ?

you know where you renew gold or buy x things and would be rewarded with points each month or do the monthly survey ?

i'd rather they scrap rewards altogether and just go the route of ps+ where they do things like better discounts for subscribers

 

[link1201]

"Japan signup is now available. Beta registration remains closed in many countries but we’ve opened additional spots in Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Turkey, and UAE. Remember that signup is now accessed directly through your Xbox 360 console to streamline the experience. Once the spots fill in these 7 countries, signups will be closed to the public."-Major Nelson

 

[Miles Quaritch]

So has anyone discovered any new features with the beta?

There's the auto download for patches, but I've not noticed any other new features...

 

[Lazloisdavrock]

does the dash beta have a different look? Is there still a grey blob that covers 80% of your wallpaper?

 

[Ricker]

does the dash beta have a different look? Is there still a grey blob that covers 80% of your wallpaper?

Same look,the only thing I noticed is the darker green and the new XBox One logo in some places....besides that,there is nothing new so far...

 

[Lazloisdavrock]

damn that sucks. the final update for 360 and its not even a substantial one. was hoping for a new dash that didnt look horrible.

 

[K1ng P3n]

does the dash beta have a different look? Is there still a grey blob that covers 80% of your wallpaper?

Dashboard looks the same right now and the grey blob is still there.

 

[Steelyuhas]

damn that sucks. the final update for 360 and its not even a substantial one. was hoping for a new dash that didnt look horrible.

We don't know it's the final update and there will be new builds for this program on a weekly basis.

 

[EvB]

Wow, thanks. Well, after MS Points are gone I'm probably going to pay with Paypal for everything if that's possible. So no need to have money in my account.

You can do that with Card too, you aren't required to load it in

 

[RedAssedApe]

oops double post

 

[malfcn]

Use your credit to buy new MSP/Gift cards from MS store and save them for use?

 

[RedAssedApe]

@Wario64 1h

So for X360 beta owners...you can see your expiration dates for your real currency. https://commerce.microsoft.com/

@Wario64 1h
"You can use your account balance at participating Microsoft stores in the following countries:" https://commerce.microsoft.com/PaymentHub/Help/Show/toc_link_no_53

So my MS points converted to $76.50 expires on 7/2014? Did I shoot myself and give myself less time by joining the beta? What garbage...

 

[Fleshfeast]

You can do that with Card too, you aren't required to load it in

So if I want to buy something for a dollar I can charge just one dollar to my debit/credit card? Currently some items can only be bought with MS Points, forcing you to spend at least $5 to get points.(I'm not in the beta, so I can't check this for myself)

 

[Steelyuhas]

So my MS points converted to $76.50 expires on 7/2014? Did I shoot myself and give myself less time by joining the beta? What garbage...

Interesting, I'm in the beta, but it hasn't transferred my MS points to USD on my MS account.

 

[link1201]

Interesting, I'm in the beta, but it hasn't transferred my MS points to USD on my MS account.

I think you have to try and buy something first.

 

[Steelyuhas]

I think you have to try and buy something first.

Ah, that would makes sense as I haven't yet.

 

[MXRider]

Interesting, I'm in the beta, but it hasn't transferred my MS points to USD on my MS account.

You have to try to buy something and it will ask you.

 

[malfcn]

I have a random expiration for some points that I can't explain.

 

[RedAssedApe]

I have a random expiration for some points that I can't explain.

you probably redeemed some points at some point that were considered promotional

 

[malfcn]

I do like that you can see all the expiration dates though.
That is a big plus, before all you could see was 30 days.

 

[Lima]

So my MS points converted to $76.50 expires on 7/2014? Did I shoot myself and give myself less time by joining the beta? What garbage...

Dude that is a whole fucking year. You don't find something to spend that money on? Why even bother putting so much points on your account then anyway if you don't intend to spend them. I have over $500 on my account right now and I know that this money will be gone by July 2014. I buy shit tons of arcade games and DLC and will surely buy some GoD games day one for Xbox One.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I don't see an expiry date...where am I meant to be looking?

 

[Lima]

Click on payment options on top and it will show you the expiration date for your money. It is exactly one year from when you converted your ms points.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Ah, thanks.

Looks like mine expires on July 9, 2014. I'm sure I'll be able to spend the £100 odd I've got on my account by then...

 

[bidguy]

We don't know it's the final update and there will be new builds for this program on a weekly basis.

are you sure with the changes on a weekly basis ? where have you read this ?

 

[Daigoro]

having a zero point balance feels real good.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Dude that is a whole fucking year. You don't find something to spend that money on? Why even bother putting so much points on your account then anyway if you don't intend to spend them. I have over $500 on my account right now and I know that this money will be gone by July 2014. I buy shit tons of arcade games and DLC and will surely buy some GoD games day one for Xbox One.

Considering that money is now in a Microsoft account that can used across nearly all MS products and services, and you seem to be based in the US, couldn't you use that money towards a One through the MS Store?

 

[Lima]

Considering that money is now in a Microsoft account that can used across nearly all MS products and services, and you seem to be based in the US, couldn't you use that money towards a One through the MS Store?

Yes I could do that. They don't have Day One editions left though I think.

I could theoretically buy 10x 4200 points on ebay Germany for a total of 360€. MS would convert these points into 504€. Crazy shit dude.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Yes I could do that. They don't have Day One editions left though I think.

I could theoretically buy 10x 4200 points on ebay Germany for a total of 360€. MS would convert these points into 504€. Crazy shit dude.

Wow, that's actually pretty great. I may have to look into that at some point. Are they locked to German accounts or would those points work across Europe? (mainly UK?)

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Click on payment options on top and it will show you the expiration date for your money. It is exactly one year from when you converted your ms points.

There is something very wrong about this, hopefully it'll change as this is just a beta.

 

[link1201]

Yes I could do that. They don't have Day One editions left though I think.

I could theoretically buy 10x 4200 points on ebay Germany for a total of 360€. MS would convert these points into 504€. Crazy shit dude.

They still have Day One consoles online according to Major Nelson:

https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/355836791745552385

 

[Ushae]

Hmm so not much has changed for the dashboard, apart from under the hood changes making it a little faster in places and the colour for selection is a darker shade of green (looks better in my opinion).

 

[Steverulez]

Hmm so not much has changed for the dashboard, apart from under the hood changes making it a little faster in places and the colour for selection is a darker shade of green (looks better in my opinion).

I know it will be updated over time, bit disappointed there doesnt seem to be much in the way of visual changes. I want a my pins separate tab at the top (to the left of the one it opens on) as its pretty useless to me behind the button. A grid of 12/16 squares which I can stick stuff on would be perfect.

Its a bit of a surprise really seeing as a picture of the Xbox One dashboard has its own tab for that.

Still the improved speed etc is nice.

 

[Lima]

Wow, that's actually pretty great. I may have to look into that at some point. Are they locked to German accounts or would those points work across Europe? (mainly UK?)

They work in all of Europe.

You can pay with PayPal.

 

[Steelyuhas]

are you sure with the changes on a weekly basis ? where have you read this ?

Because every past dashboard beta has worked this way.

If for some reason it doesn't though, then there must be another update later this year unless the report of the UI refresh to make it look similar to the X1 is false, which I doubt.

 

[link1201]

Because every past dashboard beta has worked this way.

If for some reason it doesn't though, then there must be another update later this year unless the report of the UI refresh to make it look similar to the X1 is false, which I doubt.

Yeah, I am expecting a UI face-lift sometime during the beta for sure.

 

[Satchel]

Any Aussie GAFfers in the beta can't download the Network Ten app? It's pissing me off.

 

[bidguy]

just got another update
ill post if i notice any changes, its still downloading

 

[CyReN]

Just got it too.

 

[oRuin]

Yeah same here, can't see any differences so far though.

 

[El_Chino]

Any news on the new update?