An avid supporter of the Xbox 360 obtained a vintage model of the renowned console but inadvertently updated it, leading to the deletion of the cherished Blades dashboard. The Xbox 360 made its debut with the distinct Blades dashboard, a configuration that holds sentimental value for many. Despite pleas from fans for a revival of the Blades dashboard, there has been no official announcement from Xbox regarding its return.

Enthusiasts have been advocating for the restoration of the Blades dashboard due to its gradual disappearance. Microsoft replaced the Xbox 360 Blades dashboard entirely with a system update known as the New Xbox Experience (NXE) a mere three years into the console's life span. Users of the Xbox 360 were obliged to install the NXE user interface to continue playing online. Eventually, all Xbox 360 consoles featuring the Blades dashboard are likely to be updated to the NXE or encounter technical issues.

Consequently, Xbox 360 consoles equipped with the Blades dashboard are highly coveted by fans. Recently, a Reddit user named Asleep-Sprinkles-760 purchased an Xbox 360 Arcade Edition for £175. While testing the console with games like the popular Halo Reach, they inadvertently accepted a system update prompt, assuming it was for the game rather than the console itself. This action resulted in the installation of the NXE and the removal of the Blades dashboard.

Xbox 360 Enthusiast's Mistake Leads to Blades Dashboard Loss

Asleep-Sprinkles-760 expressed dismay over the accidental deletion of the Blades dashboard and decided to store the console, stating,