Every now and then, Microsoft gives us an improvement to the interface of its Xbox consoles. Each time, it's a change that will make us shout "finally!" rather than "wow." This is again the case with this latest modification that players will love, but which arrives a bit late.
In a recent announcement relayed via the official Xbox Wire blog, Microsoft unveiled a series of upcoming changes to the consoles' home screen. Starting this week, a select handful of users will have access to new customization options.
A Highly Requested Feature
The first notable change is the ability to pin up to three favorite games or apps to the top of the list of recently used content. This is a way to prevent your most-played titles from disappearing in the flood of recent openings. Even if you launch other apps, these favorites will remain clearly visible, within controller reach. The update finally fixes one of the biggest issues with the Xbox interface. Still, it's hard to help but notice that the change comes more than 3 years after the same update on PlayStation.
Another expected improvement: a new option to hide system applications. No more unnecessary or rarely used shortcuts, the interface is meant to be cleaner and more readable for consumers. In addition, a function called Reduce Tile Count will allow you to limit the number of visible tiles in the list of recent games and apps. The home screen is therefore intended to be clearer, more aesthetic, and above all more in line with each user's preferences.
Gamers at the forefront
In her blog post, Eden Marie, lead engineer at Xbox, explains the motivations behind this important update for console players:
Note that some features, such as the reduction in the number of tiles, are still being tested and will be rolled out at a later date. Microsoft has not yet announced a specific date for the general availability of these new features, but everything suggests that a wider rollout could follow in the coming weeks.
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