Microsoft to increase 360 usability with fall update

Summary
The Xbox 360 will introduce several new features to gamers next week with the release of the latest system update, Microsoft said on Friday.

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Microsoft will introduce new Xbox 360 features (next week) with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update including downloadable Xbox originals, enhanced friend list browsing, and a child-dreaded parental timer.

Additionally, 360 owners can also look forward to newly reduced prices of select best selling Xbox Live Arcade games, a direct news feed from Xbox.com, extended profile bios, and video support for Divx and Xvid movies.

The free system update hits connected consoles worldwide on Dec. 4 at 2am PST.