Actually, cameras were verboten when Microsoft's Major Nelson demoed the New Xbox Experience at the PAX 08. Someone did record the whole screening though. A bit shaky but in high-rez, the video is still worth watching. It shows the new dashboard in motion and Major Nelson explaining it and everything that's new about it. more...

Time to cheer up, Xbox 360 fans. If you belong to the not-so-small group of people who experienced the infamous Red Rings of Death, and got your kaputt Xbox 360 replaced, or even upgraded your console, then it is now possible for you to carry your DRM content licenses (for arcade games, and videos) onto your new console much more quickly now. Microsoft has released a DRM Tansfer Guide with which you can transfer your game or video licenses from your old Xbox 360 to your new one in just two simple steps without phoning Microsoft's customer service. more...