{"id":54163,"date":"2013-05-20T11:06:37","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T09:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=54163"},"modified":"2013-05-20T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T09:09:00","slug":"xbox-ditching-ms-points-and-dashboard-revamp-coming-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/xbox\/54163-xbox-ditching-ms-points-and-dashboard-revamp-coming-report","title":{"rendered":"Xbox ditching MS points and dashboard revamp coming: report"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new update for the Xbox 360 dashboard is on its way, and according to sources close to Microsoft plans, the new design will help prepare gamers for the next-generation Xbox\u2019s user-interface.<\/p>\n

The forthcoming interface is said to resemble what Microsoft is preparing for Windows 8.1, which includes smaller Live Tiles and other features, such as dark and light themes.<\/p>\n

The new interface is reportedly going to go live in August 2013.<\/p>\n

On top of the news regarding the new dashboard, it\u2019s also said that Microsoft is phasing out the Points payment system, replacing it with a new gift card system.<\/p>\n

Microsoft is holding its next-generation Xbox reveal on Tuesday, 21 May 2013, where the company is expected to showcase the details on the 360\u2019s successor, and future plans with the current console.<\/p>\n

Source: The Verge\u00a0<\/a><\/h6>\n

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