召集美国国内用户秋更内测

重点测试新格式的光盘

内测玩家将会免费获得Halo Reach游戏一张，以及其他可能的奖励

http://majornelson.com/2011/03/29/xbox-360-system-update-preview/

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I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. We are conducting an open call for US based participants* for a public preview to help us prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format. This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community. As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards.

Much like we did last year, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag.  Once you complete the survey that is presented to you, the Connect site will provide program related updates and you will receive a mail once the selection process is completed.  

A couple of points before you head off to register:

We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.

This opportunity is open to Xbox LIVE Members in US region only*.

To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information you provide.  

While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

*Due to disc distribution limitations, this beta it will be limited to residents of the United States only.



I’ll be sure to update this post if the program fills up.


Sign up for the Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program


Update: This preview will not impact voice/party chat at all.

(转:游民星空)

微软Xbox LIVE团队的Major Nelson今天在个人博客上宣布，微软正在为Xbox 360的下次系统升级开发一款预览程序，当前正在招募测试人员，如果你是美国地区的Xbox LIVE用户，那么都可以申请参与该项目，帮助微软开发一种全新的Xbox 360光盘格式。参测者可以获得一份《光环：致远星（Halo：Reach）》和其它奖励。

Xbox 360系统更新预览 将支持全新光盘格式？

最新消息，微软正在制作XBOX360下一次系统更新的预览程序，而这次将是一个重要更新。Major Nelson在自己的博客上透露，微软正在寻找测试人群，并表示，这次更新将令XBOX360支持“全新的光盘格式”。

目前，XBOX360的游戏载体均是标准的DVD格式光盘，容量的限制对于游戏的开发产生了不少影响，许多游戏都不得不采用多DVD的形式推出。相较之下，PS3的蓝光格式最大容量达到了50GB。难道微软准备让XBOX360支持更高存储密度的光盘格式吗?

但是，由于要考虑现有XBOX360主机的光驱兼容性，所谓的“全新光盘格式”也有可能仅仅和版权保护信息有关，并不一定是存储格式的改变。鉴于Major Nelson的说辞模糊不清，我们也不能轻易下结论。

官方并没有提供更多细节，Major Nelson表示：“这是一个重要的更新，我们将不断努力改进自己的产品，当然这也离不开广大XBOX360用户群体的支持。”

微软需要“数千名参与者”进行测试，但只有美国地区的玩家有机会参与。虽然免费会员和金会员都可以进行注册申请，但微软表示会优先考虑金会员。