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Xbox April Update unlocks more home customization, PC library tweaks, and cross-device features
announcements27 days ago

Xbox April Update unlocks more home customization, PC library tweaks, and cross-device features

Microsoft’s April Xbox Update expands customization on console (more Home groups, custom colors, per-game Quick Resume, a new Play History tab, and streaming controls with User Selected Resolution and Network Quality Indicator), adds PC features to manually add games to the Xbox Library and pin up to three favorites, introduces Gamepad Cursor and movable notifications, and brings wishlist alerts to the mobile app. The update also includes ROG Xbox Ally improvements, a Microsoft Rewards prize drop sweepstakes, dynamic Xbox background options, and new Handheld Compatibility, Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream Your Own Game, and Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Controls support, plus broader cross-device play enhancements.

Xbox Pledges Gen9 Comeback with First-Class Experience and Biweekly Updates
gaming1 month ago

Xbox Pledges Gen9 Comeback with First-Class Experience and Biweekly Updates

Xbox boss Asha Sharma says Gen9 will be treated as a first-class experience again, with a dedicated team delivering regular console features and updates to improve performance and the platform experience across Series X|S. The company plans biweekly console updates through 2026 as part of a broader Xbox OS reinvestment and Project Helix, aiming for growth in 2027 and a stronger emphasis on daily active players.

"PS5 'Mode Trick' Unveiled: Gamers Save Time and Solve Console's Worst Problem"
gaming2 years ago

"PS5 'Mode Trick' Unveiled: Gamers Save Time and Solve Console's Worst Problem"

Gamers have discovered a "mode trick" on the PS5 that saves time and solves one of the console's worst problems - dealing with updates. By enabling automatic updates for both the PlayStation software and video games, and turning on Rest Mode, the console will install updates even when not in use. This ensures that players don't encounter outdated versions of games and allows for convenient game downloads and controller charging while the console is in Rest Mode.