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So, have you ever just stared at your Xbox home screen and thought, “Hey, this thing could totally reflect more of my vibes”? Yeah, me too. Starting this week—and this is like a big deal for the gamers out there—Xbox Insiders are getting some groovy new customization choices for the stuff you recently played. Seriously, not joking here, they’re finally listening to our endless cries (or maybe it was just me yelling into the void).
Fresh Bits? What’s Poppin’?
Okay, so they’re throwing in three shiny new settings. It’s all about what you wanna see and how you wanna roll with it. Let’s, uh, dive into this a bit:
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Hide System Apps: So, if you’re like me and think, “Why do I need to see system apps all the time?”, this one’s for you. Now you can just hide them. Clean, tidy—kinda like spring cleaning for your Xbox. Why was I excited about this? No idea, but it feels liberating in an oddly satisfying way.
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Pin Favorites: Picture this—you can pin up to three of your recently played games or apps. They just sit there, staring back at you, waiting to be played. It’s like having your favorite toys within arm’s reach. I tried it, and honestly, it feels kinda personal. Like, these little tiles know me.
- Reduce Tile Count: This is supposedly ‘Coming Soon,’ whatever that means. But yeah, if you like your screen not jam-packed with tiles, you’re gonna dig this. The fewer, the merrier, I guess? Sometimes less is more, or so they say.
This fancy stuff is dropping first for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users. Yeah, I don’t fully get these names either, but they’re excited to hear back from us. Apparently, they care—who knew?
Why Should You Even Care?
Here’s the thing—Home should be your space. I mean, it’s your console, right? It’s like when a room finally speaks to you because you hung up that weird art piece you bought on a whim. It’s about making that digital space a little less like everyone else’s.
Xbox wants your thoughts. So, if you have a thing or two to say, there’s a Report a Problem thingy you can use. Or hit up the Xbox Insiders subreddit—lots of chatter going on there.
Shape the Future of Xbox (Yes, Really)
Xbox Insiders, you guys are kinda the front line here. If you’re in this group, huge shoutout to you. They appreciate everything you dish out. Seriously, they say it like every time, and I think they mean it?
If you need help, dive into the Xbox Insider subreddit. It’s a jungle out there, but everyone’s usually pretty chill and helpful. Plus, don’t forget to nudge them on Twitter @XboxInsider and keep up with the updates, y’know?
And for the folks not on the inside yet but totally want in on this action—download the Xbox Insider Hub and be part of the cool crowd. It’s like getting a backstage pass to your fave band. Or well, maybe not, but you catch my drift.
For more deets and sneak peeks on the Xbox Insider Release Notes, keep your tabs on the Xbox Insider Home. It’s all there, waiting for you to explore.
How’s that for a personalized read?
