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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ZesriPosted:

Wish they completely changed the layout of the 360 dashboard...

The-ProfessorPosted:

This seems very interesting lol

AimiPosted:

-Swift This is something that should have been in the console for a long time.

Reserving games would have swung me to going digital so much sooner.


I agree, but the space is raped on your harddrive if you get a couple.

LostPosted:

I got an invite to it but I think I'm going to pass. Seems like they're trying to sell xb1's more than ever putting "Play on xb1" on the 360. lol

SwiftPosted:

This is something that should have been in the console for a long time.

Reserving games would have swung me to going digital so much sooner.

AimiPosted:

This is a nice feature that Microsoft has added.

SymptomPosted:

Seems good, but hopefully they continue to add updates to the xbox one preview program as there isn't a lot to do with it.

GlxyPosted:

This seems very very cool!

JetzPosted:

Glad they keep up with updating everything :D

XboxPosted:

Well this seems pretty cool.