The test deployment provides players with more tailored display controls, notably permitting the Xbox Guide menu to shift from its default left position to the right side of the screen. Users can establish rotating background schedules based on distinct categories or set intervals ranging from hourly switches to per-sign-in updates. Furthermore, the dashboard improves library management by organizing claimed disc-to-digital games into a dedicated section. Players can also toggle off the digital license badge on game tiles for a cleaner interface.
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Console customization is expanding with flexible rotation schedules for favorite dynamic…: Console customization is expanding with flexible rotation schedules for favorite dynamic background options.
Navigation can be adjusted by shifting the primary Xbox Guide overlay to the right-hand s…: Navigation can be adjusted by shifting the primary Xbox Guide overlay to the right-hand side.
Library organization now separates disc-to-digital titles and allows users to hide digita…: Library organization now separates disc-to-digital titles and allows users to hide digital license badges.
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Microsoft is starting to test new customization options for Xbox consoles today. Xbox Insiders will be able to start testing new rotating backgrounds, new library options for digital games, and the ability to move the Xbox Guide menu to the right-hand side.
Xbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menu
Xbox Insiders get to test the new features today.
Xbox Insiders get to test the new features today.
“Xbox Insiders can now save favorite dynamic backgrounds and shuffle through them automatically,” says Eden Marie, principal software engineering lead at Xbox. “You can also choose Shuffle at the start of any background category. Have your background change each time you sign in, or set it to change hourly, daily, or weekly.”
Microsoft is also improving how you organize disc-to-digital games on an Xbox console. Xbox Insiders who have claimed a digital license from a disc-based game will be able to see these titles in a separate category in the library section. You’ll also be able to hide the digital license icon on game tiles.
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