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Microsoft Confirms Cases of NXE Breaking Xbox 360 Sound Output, Apologizes and Pledges Fix (flag)
www.shacknews.com — The launch of the New Xbox Experience brought more than just a new interface and a few temporary Xbox Live issues . Since the new Xbox 360 dashboard hit on November 19, some HDMI-connected owners have literally been playing their games in silence. The problem appears to afflict a select group ...

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Microsoft: NXE Can Mess Up Audio
Evil Avatar - News Items — ... It was bound to happen. The rollout of the NXE couldn't have been perfect even though up till now, not many people have complained. Microsoft has issued a statement regarding the NXE and how it can bugger up your audio. It has to do with HDMI and HDCP handshaking, and MS is working on the dilly, yo. Shacknews reporting: ...

MS admits to 360 audio problems caused by NXE, working towards a 'solution'
Joystiq [Xbox] — ... Looks like the audiophiles over at the AVS forums weren't wrong about the New Xbox Experience killing some gamers' Xbox 360 audio (did you really doubt 'em?), because Microsoft has officially acknowledged the problem and promises a "solution" in the near ...

Xbox 360 NXE patch in the works for audio issues
Ars Technica - Opposable Thumbs — ... been without its problems. A number of users of specific display and sound configurations have been experiencing sound issues with the NXE. Microsoft has heard the outcry and has sent out word that it is currently working on a fix for those with the issue. The company acknowledges the issue and notes that a fix is on the way. "We are aware that a handful of Xbox LIVE users are experiencing audio issues, and are diligently monitoring this issue and working towards a solution," the company said to Shacknews . "We appreciate our members' enthusiasm and patience, and apologize ...

Microsoft working to fix NXE audio issues
Joystiq — ... Some Xbox 360 users who updated to the New Xbox Experience have reported hearing only the sounds of silence through their HDMI cables (the phenomenon, not the song). The problem appears to be caused with older monitors and devices that are not ...

The Mute Xbox Experience: HDMI Audio Problems To Get Fixed
GayGamer.net — ... and working towards a solution. We appreciate our members' enthusiasm and patience, and apologize for any inconveniences. Microsoft is usually on the ball when it comes to fixing issues such as this, there is a temporary fix that seems a little risky: Unplug the hard drive, boot the system and wait for the dashboard, then reinsert the hard drive. I don't know if the drives are hot swappable, so this might not be the best idea. Lets just hope for a fast fix. Microsoft Confirms Cases of NXE Breaking Xbox 360 Sound Output, Apologizes and Pledges Fix ...

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