Spring 2011 Dashboard Update Adds Paypal, Avatar Kinect & XGD3 - Drops May 19

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In this past week, Xbox users were able to stream content via the new Hulu+ app added in the dashboard. In the next week, they will be allowed to do even more as Microsoft will release the long awaited Spring 2011 dashboard update to users everywhere. The new dashboard will be rolled out between May 19 and May 30. Here is what Microsoft is planning with this update.
Support of the XGD3 Disc Format
The main underlying feature of the new dashboard will be the support of the XGD3 disc format. As you know, the new format increases the disc size on dual layer discs but extends on the anti-piracy methods that Microsoft will implement.
In order to support the new disc format, the new dashboard update will be flashing new firmware updates to DVD drives. If you have a drive with an iXtreme firmware flashed, you may fail the update. However, c4eva is already on it with the upcoming LT 2.0 firmwares.
Paypal Added As A Payment Option
After the new update, users will be able to link and use the funds from their Paypal accounts to make payments through the console. With this, there's no need to dump the funds needed to your account, wait a few days, withdraw the money, go to the store ... you know the deal.
Avatar Kinect on May 27
Although not part of the dashboard update, Avatar Kinect will be available on May 27. Like the name suggests, Avatar Kinect uses the Kinect motion controller to animate your avatar in the chatrooms available through this app.
This is all that Microsoft has provided. Of course, if you value your Xbox with an iXtreme firmware, don't update to the new dashboard until it is confirmed safe to do so. If you decide to jump the gun, then you are on your own if you collect flags, bans and/or bricks along the way. We'll keep you updated as time goes on.
Source: Joystiq