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Xbox.com will go offline tomorrow morning, but will return with a fancy coat of paint and a host of new features and functionality.
The update adds:
– Browser based Avatar editor: Edit your avatar and preview avatar items before purchase
– Combined views for messages, friend and game requests
– Improved notification of your account subscription
– Leverage Family Reports to understand what your family is doing and how they are using LIVE
– Play web games with your Xbox LIVE friends on the web or on Windows Phone 7
– Marketplace: More powerful search and more intuitive ways to browse and filter
The downtime is scheduled for 9am GMT, but should only be unavailable for a short period of time. You’ll find a collection of preview shots on Major Nelson’s flickr.
The redesign of Xbox.com seems designed to bring the worlds of Xbox, Windows Phone 7 and web-based games together in one portal.
The highlight is new browser-based Avatar editing, allowing Xbox LIVE members to edit their avatar and preview new items before committing to a purchase.
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