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gaming3 hours ago•2 min saved

Xbox Insider Update Expands Home Groups, Adds Custom Colors and Per-Game Quick Resume

Microsoft’s Xbox Insider program is testing several upcoming features: Home can now host up to 10 groups with easier pinning and reordering; players can create and manage custom colors across the console (with a guide tint option and guardrails); Quick Resume can be disabled per game to ensure a fresh launch; and Guide/profile views will show the five most recently unlocked badges. Insiders are encouraged to share feedback via the Xbox Insider subreddit and official channels.

via Xbox Wire|

#customization #gaming #profile-badges

gaming15 days ago•2 min saved

ROG Xbox Ally X Introduces Highlight Reels in Preview for Insiders

Xbox Insiders can try Highlight Reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X via Game Highlights (Preview) in the Xbox PC app. The feature automatically creates shareable clips from gameplay in a growing list of games (e.g., Forza Horizon 5, Overwatch, Among Us, Lies of P, Elden Ring, Fortnite, Palworld) without leaving the game, with recording enabled in system settings; feedback is encouraged via the Xbox Insider Hub.

via Xbox Wire|

#clip-sharing #game-highlights #gaming

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Xbox Cloud Gaming Expands to Budget Game Pass Tiers with More Features

Xbox Insiders testing new updates in Xbox Game Pass can now stream more games via cloud and access PC versions of some titles, especially on cheaper tiers like Core and Standard, enhancing flexibility and device compatibility.

via IGN|

#cloud-gaming #game-streaming #pc-gaming

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft's Xbox PC App to Integrate Multiple Gaming Libraries, Including Steam and Battle.net

Microsoft is updating the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 to include aggregation of leading PC gaming stores, allowing Xbox Insiders to test this feature which will automatically detect and organize games from other storefronts like Battle.net, making it easier to navigate and launch games across different platforms. The feature is part of broader efforts to enhance the Xbox gaming experience on PC, with additional integrations and improvements expected later this year.

via Windows Central|

#game-library-aggregation #pc-gaming-stores #technology

technologygaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Xbox Cloud Gaming Introduces Mouse and Keyboard Support for Select Titles"

Microsoft is introducing mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing Xbox Insiders to use these peripherals in select games such as Fortnite, Sea of Thieves, and Halo Infinite. The feature will be available in Edge, Chrome, or the Xbox app on Windows PCs, with a full-screen mode requirement for browser gaming. Some games may briefly display controller UI elements before adapting to mouse and keyboard input, and there's an ALT+F9 shortcut to switch back to using an Xbox controller.

via The Verge|

#game-selection #microsoft #mouse-and-keyboard-support

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Xbox Introduces Remote Controller Pairing and Time-Saving Updates"

Xbox is testing a new feature for Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders that allows for remote controller pairing. Instead of using the console's button, users can select the device they want to connect within the Xbox Accessories app, and the console will initiate the pairing process. This feature will be particularly useful for those who use the same controllers across multiple systems. It is currently available for Xbox Insiders and will be rolled out to all Xbox users in the coming weeks.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #remote-controller-pairing #technology

gamingtech2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stream Xbox Games to Friends on Discord with Ease"

Discord will soon allow Xbox owners to stream their games directly on its platform, a feature previously exclusive to PC and mobile users. Xbox players will be able to stream their Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One games with friends in private or group DMs, or on an entire Discord server. The feature will be available to Xbox Insiders first, with broader availability coming soon. Discord Nitro subscribers can stream their Xbox games at up to 1080p resolution and increased framerates.

via IGN|

#discord #game-streaming #gamingtech

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Xbox Insiders Get Free Access to Crash Team Rumble Beta with Dev Tips"

Xbox Insiders of all tiers can join the closed beta of Crash Team Rumble, a new 4v4 multiplayer spin-off from the Crash Bandicoot series, this weekend. The game pits teams against each other to see who can bank the most Wumpa Fruit in the allotted time. Each character has their own stats and role, and players will need to work together to ensure a good mix of the three. The beta is available from April 21st to April 24th and will be released on June 20th on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

via TrueAchievements|

#beta #crash-team-rumble #gaming