Xbox Insiders Test New Customization and Cloud Features
Xbox Insiders are testing a wave of new console features focused on personalization and enhanced cloud gaming. Updates include customizable startup animations, profile badges, and improved Remote Play streaming quality. Players can also expect better game management tools and expanded wishlist capabilities.
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Available for XBOX Insiders: More Ways to Customize, Play, and Connect
Xbox Insiders can now test new console features including customizable startup animations, profile badge showcases, and a local search function for games and achievements. Updates also improve Xbox Remote Play streaming quality up to 1440p and allow downloads to continue in the background while streaming cloud games. Voice Clarity for party chat is also being tested on Xbox Series X|S.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Home Improvements, Local Save Game Management, and Profile Badges
Xbox Insiders can now test new console updates that enhance the Home experience, manage local game saves, and introduce profile badges. Features include more control over the Recent Games list, an immersive background mode, and the ability to view and delete unused local game saves. A new commemorative badge celebrates the 25th anniversary of Xbox and the release of the Xbox One.
Xbox Testing Voice Chat Capture, Achievement Sorting Options, and More in Latest Insider Update
The latest Xbox Insider update introduces new features for Alpha Skip-Ahead users, including voice chat capture in game clips, enhanced Achievement sorting options, and cloud save restoration. Additionally, the wishlist limit has been increased to 1,000 games for all Xbox players. The update also mentions testing for an ad-supported cloud streaming service, separate from Game Pass, which will include titles like Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light.
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists
Xbox Insiders can now test new updates that enhance gameplay capture, including chat audio inclusion, and improve achievement sorting. The program also introduces greater control over cloud saves, with Forza Horizon 6 being the first supported title, and expands wishlists to accommodate up to 1,000 games.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, and Wishlists
Microsoft is rolling out new Xbox Insider features for Alpha Skip-Ahead users, including expanded 15-character gamertags, Xbox 360 achievement tracking in game hubs, and the ability to play games via cloud gaming while they update. Players can also now add any game to their wishlist directly from game cards.
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Xbox Insiders can now personalize their experience with new color options and on-screen controller settings. Matt Booty also discussed upcoming games, including Forza and Call of Duty, in a recent interview.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Personalize Your Experience with New Color Options, Controller on Screen Settings and More
Microsoft is rolling out new personalization features for Xbox Insiders, including expanded color options with hex code input and a 'match my gamerpic' feature. Updates also bring on-screen controller visibility settings, easier access to 'What's New' release notes after updates, and an Xbox Service status indicator directly on the console.
