A brand-new update arrives for Xbox consoles — though perhaps not the one you anticipated.
For those still rocking an Xbox 360, Microsoft has rolled out a system update that refreshes the veteran console's dashboard, most noticeably by adding a prominent promotional banner for Xbox Series X/S.
Microsoft appears determined to nudge Xbox 360 holdouts toward modern hardware, displaying Series X/S models with an "upgrade today" prompt promising "next-gen performance." Though given the timing, shouldn't that technically qualify as next-next-gen?
The update even includes a scannable QR code directing users to Microsoft Store listings — conveniently showcasing the company's recent console price adjustments.
Following last year's shutdown of the Xbox 360 Marketplace, this update streamlines the dashboard by removing vestigial store elements while implementing visual refinements.
For dedicated Xbox 360 users, the update delivers a much-needed correction for the main game tile's distorted artwork display.
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The Xbox 360 celebrates its 20th anniversary this November, having launched on November 22, 2005. Despite Microsoft's focus shifting years ago, this update demonstrates their awareness of the console's persistent user base.
Remaining Xbox 360 owners have responded positively to the unexpected support. "Finally it looks better!" one fan commented on Reddit, while another noted "At least it doesn't look depressing anymore."
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"I had to check this myself," wrote another user. "This is why I love Xbox. They could've abandoned us with a broken dashboard, but they listened. They didn't have to do this, yet they did."
This update arrives shortly after Microsoft revealed their upcoming Xbox-branded handheld, the Asus-powered Xbox Ally X. The company continues developing next-generation console hardware, though specific release timelines remain undisclosed.
