XBL Gamercards Getting a New Look, Boot-to-Disc returns.

[Gikoku]

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Major Nelson recently announced that not only will the option to Boot-to-Disc (for those who care) will be returning to the Xbox, but the Gamercards will be receiving an updated look (as pictured above). My only reaction: Meh.​

Back in early November, just after Microsoft dropped a new, new Xbox Dashboard on us, the console's ability to load into games at startup -- known as the "boot to disc" option" -- was disabled. Sure, crazy workarounds existed (like, say, moving the cursor to "Play Disc" and hitting the A button), but what if you only have one thumb and limited time?

As promised, the functionality is returning this week. Major Nelson announced as much this morning, noting that, like before, the boot to disc option will be accessible via System Settings on your Xbox's Dash -- users will be given a prompt for said update.

Additionally, this Thursday, an update will be applied to Gamercards on Xbox.com. As pictured, the yellow and light grey of Gamercards past will be replaced by a new black and dark grey color scheme -- we're calling them "Gamercards at Night" -- and they'll lose their "zone information." With any luck, a smoking jacket and pipe will be added in the coming months. A Gamercard's gotta accessorize!

 

[Dark Drakan]

Looks better and less childish and im glad the gamerzones are going as they served no purpose at all.

 

[Gikoku]

Little too basic for my tastes, and the color choice is questionable. Will take some getting used to.

 

[Tsuyu]

The new dashboard looks horrible. Only fitting they'd mess up the gamertags as well.