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Xbox 360 Game Install Sizes for the New Xbox Experience

One of the new features that came with the “New Xbox Experience” update that went live recently is the ability to install games directly off their source DVDs onto the Xbox 360’s hard drive; for faster load times (in most cases). Unlike the PS3, the Xbox 360 uses a proprietary hard drive that is roughly 1100% [...]

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How To Get Crazy Hair Colors For Your Avatar on the New Xbox Experience

With the New Xbox Experience and its Mii like Avatars releasing this week a lot of people are spending countless hours tweaking their Avatars to get them just how they like them.  Personally, I wish their were more options for clothing to wear, but Microsoft has said more will be coming soon.  It is only [...]

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Xbox Live Having Issues

For the last couple days you may have noticed that Xbox Live is having issues.  Oh sure, everything seems to be working form for a while then all the sudden you and half of your friends all just randomly disconnect from Live. Frankly, I was expecting there to be issues with Xbox Live on Wednesday, [...]

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NXE Extended Hard Drive vs DVD Load Times

By now most of you probably know that on November 19th the Xbox 360 is getting an updated that is being called the “New Xbox Experience” or NXE.  The “Break it Down” Blog recently covered some of the features that are being included, you can read that recap here. One of the features I’m really [...]

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