<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Microsoft recently updated the Xbox 360 dashboard to address an issue with box art, but the update also introduced ads for the newer Xbox Series X / S consoles.</li><li>The update fixed a bug that caused game thumbnails to appear distorted on the home screen.</li><li>The ads on the Xbox 360 dashboard include images of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, as well as a QR code prompting users to 'Experience next gen performance,' signaling the need for an upgrade.</li><li>While the Xbox 360 remains popular, with around 84 million units sold since its launch in 2005, Microsoft's subtle advertising push indicates a shift towards promoting newer consoles to its user base.</li></ul>

The Xbox 360 dashboard just got updated… to advertise newer Xboxes

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