Xbox 360 fans are not happy with the recent changes

Fans are disappointed with the new one Xbox 360 dashboard. Since the Microsoft Store on the Xbox 360 ended earlier this year, major changes have been introduced to the system. The biggest change was to the way the home screen and dashboard were presented, as several icons and features were completely removed.

The Xbox 360 Dashboard has had several iconic and memorable looks over the years. The very first was referred to as the Blades Dashboard, which many consider a nostalgic classic. There was also a new Xbox Experience or NXE that was more customizable and used the avatar feature. However, before moving to the generation that followed, Metro was the last Dashboard to give the Xbox 360 home screen a nice look while providing Blades functionality. Part of why all of these options worked was the plethora of available options that made the console feel very alive. Unfortunately, Dash's recent changes have seen negative reactions from fans.

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Reddit user Numerous-Bath-993 wanted to verify stories from Xbox 360 owners in other countries where the new Dashboard was said to be available. They set their console to a “different” locale and logged into Xbox Live to check, but were disappointed with the visual confirmation. Many elements on the screen were previously removed due to removal from the Xbox 360 Store earlier this year, and this regional update removed even more content. It's important to note that some commenters based in the US region have retained access to multiple icons, meaning the change might only affect those whose consoles are set to a different locale. Fan speculation is that Microsoft is encouraging gamers to get a newer system since many Xbox 360 services are limited in other regions. Several fans shared a negative reaction, even comparing the situation to returning to a childhood home with all the furniture gone.

What made Xbox 360 control panels special?

With how the Dashboard has changed over the years, it's no secret that fans have a particular fondness for it. Many fans nostalgically miss the Blades era of the Xbox 360 as it reminded them of simpler times when the console first launched. It is also considered by many to be the glue that connected the original Xbox to the Xbox 360, as a similar vibe followed. Similarly, the Metro and Kinect updates were also special to other gamers as they became the most associated with the console due to their sleek look and number of icons and buttons.

While many consider the Xbox 360 era over, there have been cases where lucky collectors have been able to find Xbox 360s with rare control panels. Although this may be mostly for nostalgia purposes, a few fans may have purchased Xbox 360s that retained the previously mentioned updates on their Dashboards. Granted, it will mostly just serve as a fond memory of a time when many considered the Xbox 360 to be the best.

Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 was Microsoft's successor to its original video game console. The seventh-generation device was built as a direct competitor to consoles like the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii.

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Microsoft

Original release date

November 22, 2005

Original MSRP (USD)

$299, £209, €299

Weight

7.7 lbs