The new Xbox dashboard is out now, but you might not have it
Microsoft is gradually rolling out the new Xbox dashboard to console players.
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What you need to know
The Xbox console UI has been a point of contention amongst fans for a very long time. While Microsoft established iconic interfaces like ‘The Blades’ on Xbox 360, players have endured endless experiments since the launch of the Xbox One. After passionate feedback from the community and a barrage of user-created mockups, Microsoft has officially launched the new dashboard ‘Home’ experience for Xbox One andXbox Series X|Susers. Unfortunately, not everyone has it just yet.
As part ofyesterday’s big announcement, the Xbox team detailed the slow and steady rollout of the new Xbox dashboard. A handful of Xbox console players immediately gained access to the enhanced Home experience. Still, many others will have to wait a few weeks for the update to hit. This isn’t a new approach to dashboard launches for the Xbox platform, so don’t stress too much if your console isn’t showing the dramatically improved UI.
Windows Central’s take
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The new Xbox dashboard is so much cleaner and easier to navigate than its predecessor. Fans constantly complained about the gigantic titles and how they completely covered the gorgeous dynamic backgrounds. Thanks to a notable resizing of the home screen icons, your backdrops now have a chance to shine. Key categories like Store, My Games and Apps, andXbox Game Passare conveniently located at the top of the screen and no longer require fumbling through menus.
I still hope Microsoft considers a modular approach that allows console users to customize their dashboard experience further. I’d love the option to scale chosen tiles and reduce some of the advertising cluster on the main screen. Considering Microsoft likely charges good money for that prime real estate, that probably won’t happen in the near future, but a man can dream. Either way, I’m excited about these changes and Microsoft’s continued efforts to execute on community feedback.
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Miles Dompier is a Freelance Video Producer for Windows Central, focusing on video content for Windows Central Gaming. In addition to writing or producing news, reviews, and gaming guides, Miles delivers fun, community-focused videos for the Windows Central Gaming YouTube channel. Miles also hosts Xbox Chaturdays every Saturday, which serves as the Windows Central Gaming weekly podcast.
