Xbox 360: How to set and change themes in the Xbox 360 Guide and the Xbox 360 Dashboard (906664)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Xbox 360
  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

This article describes how to personalize the Xbox 360 Guide and the Xbox 360 Dashboard by using themes.

MORE INFORMATION

To use a theme, follow these steps:
  1. Turn on the Xbox 360 console, and then sign in to your profile.
  2. Press the Xbox 360 Guide button on your Xbox 360 Controller or remote control.
  3. Select Options, and then select Themes.
  4. Select one of the default themes, or customize your own theme.

Note Each profile can apply a different theme.

When you customize your own theme, you can customize the Dashboard trim or guide background. Themes can be downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace. For more information about the Marketplace, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

908633 Xbox 360: How to access the Xbox Live Marketplace



When you customize the Xbox Guide background, you can modify the Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) color attributes to create the exact color that you want.

You can also use a custom image as a background.

For more information about how to use a custom image as a background, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

909161 Xbox 360: How to view pictures on an Xbox 360 console

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/28/2006
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