Xbox 360 gets Preview program; can now reserve XboxOne Games with Gold

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Microsoft has just launched a few new goodies for Xbox 360 owners after neglecting them following the Xbox One launch. First off, it's launching an Xbox 360 preview program, which "will work much like the Xbox One preview," according to Microsoft's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson). It will only be available to "select invitees" to start with, likely the most avid users. The first release will include a connectivity test to address "common network issues," with more changes coming later in the year. If you're in, you should see an email invitation soon.

Microsoft also launched a new section on the Xbox 360 console that will make it easier for users to add Xbox One games to their library prior to buying the next-gen console. Certain titles in the "Games for Gold" program are now marked as "free on Xbox One" directly in the console, rather than just on the web, as before. If you have an Xbox Gold subscription and a last-gen console, you should be able to check out the new feature now -- see the video below for more info.



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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/03/xbox-360-preview-program/

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NeeksRoyalPosted:

Now i can get my games for free yup.

S7Posted:

glad to see them getting back to the xbox 360 users. Xbox one had dominated there attention for awhile.

FeetPosted:

I don't see why I did not get a message thanks xbox

Evo8Posted:

Good to see them not giving up on the 360, I already miss it.

ZestPosted:

Looking after old customers :D finally seeing the big picture microsoft :D

MickersPosted:

Meh, not sure it's really that necessary but hey ho. XB1 has bugs that need fixing...

BilletPosted:

i really like the look of this

1989Posted:

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-Skittle At least they haven't completely ditched the 360..


Maybe they're doing this just for show? There's really no point of a preview program for the 360.


Why would they do it for show?

If you read the article and actually see the benefits of the PP on 360 then I doubt you would say theres no point in it.

platyuiPosted:

Earn This seems pretty pointless in my opinion.


How would this be pointless did you even read the article. For people that don't hv xbox one yet they can still get the games for gold for the xbox one. Also they are probably keeping the 360 around longer if they are giving it a preview program.

LiaPosted:

Inq XBL messaged me saying that I can download the preview thing on the 360 and I think this is really cool what there doing and personally I love it.


I got this message also! It's pretty cool feature!