Just in case you worry about these things are keen to reassure gamers that their existing dashboard theme will still work when the whole thing gets its much needed makeover later in the year. The dull/classy (delete as appropriate) background seen during the Microsoft media briefing on Monday can be changed in much the way you'd expect using the content of your existing theme with no doubt many more on their way designed specifically for the new dash. 

360 owners can expect to find the new changes winging their way onto consoles some time in the Autumn.

By Paul Newcombe