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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Microsoft Updates Xbox 360 Dashboard After 20 Years — With a Nudge Toward Newer Consoles
Nearly 20 years after its original debut, the Xbox 360 has received a surprise dashboard update—one that fixes a persistent UI bug but also subtly encourages users to consider newer consoles. Earlier this week, longtime Xbox 360 users were met with a redesigned home screen that finally addressed a glitch affecting game thumbnails and box art, which appeared stretched or distorted following last year's store shutdown. The visual issue has now been resolved, much to the relief of fans still booting up the beloved system. However, the update also brought a new, unexpected addition: ads promoting the Xbox Series X and Series S. According to posts on Reddit and confirmations from outlets like Kotaku and TrueAchievements, the updated dashboard now prominently displays two types of promotional banners—one showing images of the current-gen consoles, and another featuring a QR code with the message, 'Experience next gen performance.' The ads themselves are static and not interactive via the console. Users must scan the QR code with a mobile device to be redirected to the Xbox website, where they're further prompted to upgrade. Microsoft's last significant Xbox 360 update came in July 2024, shortly after the company officially closed the Xbox 360 online store. That update removed outdated tiles but inadvertently introduced the now-fixed image distortion bug. Despite its age, the Xbox 360 continues to hold a nostalgic and marketable value. Since its launch in 2005, it has remained Microsoft's top-selling console with approximately 84 million units sold globally. The system continued to be especially popular in regions such as Mexico, even after newer generations were released. Microsoft's sustained support of the Xbox 360—including updates like this one—shows its enduring legacy. Yet, with ads for modern hardware now greeting users on the home screen, the message is clear: the future of Xbox is already here.
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
GTA VI Listed on Xbox Store Before Release
The game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) will come out next year. Fans are waiting for it, but now it shows up on the Xbox Store. What This Means The game will be on Xbox Series X and Series S. It does not say if it will work on older Xboxes like Xbox One. You Can Make a Wishlist You cannot buy the game now. But you can add it to your wishlist. This means you will get a message when the game is ready to buy or to pre-order. This way, you don't forget about the game. How to Add GTA VI to Your Wishlist
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
GTA 6 hits Xbox store: Here's how to wishlist the game now ahead of launch
Rockstar Games has officially opened the wishlist option for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on Xbox Series X and Series S. Players on these consoles can now add the game to their wishlists ahead of its official release, which is scheduled for May 26, 2026. This move comes over a month after PlayStation 5 users received the ability to wishlist GTA 6 back in May 2025. The Xbox store page for the game went live on June 25, 2025. GTA 6 is now available for wishlist on Xbox Series X/S ahead of its 2026 release.(Rockstar Games) Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox Series X or Series S console. Search for 'Grand Theft Auto VI.' Select the game from the search results. Click on the heart icon to add it to your wishlist Also read: Nintendo sells record 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in four days At this stage, it is not possible to purchase or pre-order the game, as Rockstar Games has disabled the buy option. The developer will probably enable pre-orders closer to the release date. The current Xbox store page includes two official trailers and eight screenshots, all released on May 6, 2025. Rockstar has not shared any additional updates alongside the new wishlist feature. The game is expected to carry a Mature rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board, according to the studio's estimate. Also read: Microsoft launches Xbox Copilot beta on Android app to assist gamers with real-time support Interestingly, Xbox players can download a small 328 MB placeholder file of GTA 6. This file serves as a pre-install placeholder to save space on the console until the full game launches. Meanwhile, the GTA 6 community remains divided over recent technical details. A report from Digital Foundry suggests that the game may run at 30 frames per second (fps) on current-generation consoles, rather than the preferred 60 fps. The analysis explains that achieving 60 fps while maintaining the game's advanced lighting effects, such as ray-traced global illumination and reflections, would be challenging without sacrificing visual quality. Also read: Mafia: The Old Country releasing on 8 August, 2025: Here's everything you need to know Some fans on the r/GTA6 subreddit express excitement but also hope for a version that can run at 60 fps on more powerful hardware. One user commented that they expect a balance between performance and visual loyalty, but remain committed to buying the game regardless of frame rate. Mobile finder: iPhone 16 LATEST price, specs and all details
