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Using ai this what I found, can you ask for a new box ?
Compatibility of Virgin TV 360 Software
Software Upgrade Process

Virgin TV 360 software can work on older boxes like the V6 and TiVo through a software upgrade. This process allows existing hardware to access new features and improvements without needing a completely new box.
Limitations of Older Hardware

However, there are limitations. The older boxes run on TiVo firmware, while the 360 operates on Horizon firmware. This means that while the software can be upgraded, the underlying hardware may not support all the new functionalities. Users may experience issues such as:

Loss of Recorded Content: Upgrading often results in the loss of previously recorded shows.
Incompatibility: The older boxes may not fully support the new features of the 360 software, leading to a less optimal user experience.

User Experience

Many users have reported mixed experiences with the upgrade. Some appreciate the new interface and features, while others miss the functionality and customization options of the older systems.

In summary, while Virgin TV 360 software can be applied to older boxes, the experience may vary due to hardware limitations and the nature of the upgrade process.
community.virginmedia.com ispreview.co.uk

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So-called "intelligence" at its very best there...

TiVo refers both to the legacy 3-tuner hardware, and also the firmware. The legacy box absolutely cannot run Horizon/TV360. And there's no functional difference between a TV360 that's been converted from a V6, and a native TV360.

Other than that, standard Google-bot nonsense in several places.

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The proof.

https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/sky...no-extra-cost/

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My V6 has been pushing the upgrade to 360 for a few days now. I have almost no programmes left to watch (the usual lack of content coming from the USA after xmas).

I understand that all series links vanish on upgrade, but I have a few left after a purge recently.

What is edging me towards the 360 upgrade will be access to Sky Atlantic from April, but I know from past experience that Sky has a habit of suddenly renaming channels and moving "premium content" behind a new channel paywall.

Upgrade? Yay or Nay? I'm torn......

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Caveat Emptor.

Sky Atlantic is losing HBO content, coincidentally at the same time Sky are allowing VM to have it.

Each to their own , but Tivo/V6 has far more functionality than 360, and there's no way back.

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A large number of US shows were on hold for the winter olympics, and are resuming as of this week.

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Too right!

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It's not a coincidence. It's specifically the reason why.

360 functionality is just different, not less. It has more modern functionality that customers would expect, and let's go of some of the more old fashioned things.

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There is still HBO content on Sky Atlantic after 25th March - any new HBO Original series aired before the end of 2025 will still be available (for 4 years)

Looks like they are going the Peacock route down for new shows + Sky Original drama

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Key wording is Any new. How many do you really expect to be shown :confused:

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House Of the Dragon seasons 1 and 2
The Last Of Us seasons 1 and 2
True Detective Night Country (already on Virgin)
It Welcome To Derry
The Penguin
Dune Prophecy
Task
The White Lotus season 2 and 3
All seasons of The Gilded Age (already on Virgin, not sure it's part of their output deal)

They also still have the rights to new seasons of any of the above.

Several of these have been mentioned by Virgin

https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/sky...-no-extra-cost
https://www.virginmedia.com/tv/sky-atlantic

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Hope you are happy with these , me no thanks can't claim to have a clue what any of them are:D

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I'm really looking forward to IT Welcome To Derry, The Penguin and Dune Prophecy. Three immediate 'must watch' shows for me.

I've already seen The Last Of Us (bought the box sets via Virgin Media Store) otherwise I'd have those to watch too.

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It may be able to do a few more things that most people don’t use, but which of these are genuinely helpful to most people?

You will hear most people who actually make the change that they don’t miss those features, but value the new ones that come with the 360.

I’m sure there are those who still miss those fuzzy pictures on their old black and white analogue TVs, but most people have moved on and embraced the future.

But hey, enjoy your TiVo and the Talking Pictures TV channel while you can.

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Less than 1/3 have moved over and many regret it. The 360 is missing a long list of features, with only voice control being the one advantage for me.

You said that the 360 now has a system to take the place of 'suggestions', what is this please?

I wonder if those being denied Sky Atlantic will be able to access the programmes via VOD?