Microsoft Shows off Glimpse of New Xbox One UI & Guide

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Microsoft has today shown off a sneak peek at the Xbox One’s new user interface and Guide, which will be available as part of a new system update set to be released for testing next week.

Head of platforming engineering for Xbox, Mike Ybarra, took to his Beam channel earlier to live stream a few Xbox games while chatting with fans. During the broadcast, Ybarra also provided viewers with a glimpse of the latest Xbox One system software build, which he said should be available for testing by Xbox Insider Program members “early next week”:


The screenshot demonstrates the console’s new Guide, whose side-panel overlay is designed to assist efficient multitasking. Also of note is the appearance of the clock and controller battery indicator, which previously required users to return to the Xbox One’s home screen in order to view them.

In a blog post written several days ago, Ybarra explained that the update is rolling out as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, which aims to boost gaming performance. Additionally, he wrote:
“Every Xbox One will see an update coming to the Guide that will make it faster to complete common tasks. Through one press of the Xbox button on your controller, you’ll be able to pull up the newly enhanced Guide as an overlay on the left side of your screen no matter what you’re doing. In addition, we’re rebuilding the most popular multitasking experiences for speed and ease of access. For example, you’ll be able to start recording your GameDVR clips, adjust your recording length, and access your captures directly in the Guide. We’ll also add a new Achievement tracking overlay, Gamerscore Leaderboard, a new Cortana design, and controls for background music, making these features easier to use.”


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Source: http://powerupgaming.co.uk/2017/01/17/microsoft-shows-off-glimpse-of-new-xbox-one-ui-guide/

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BondsPosted:

The new UI looks clean and shoukd be great to use I can't wait to get this update in my hands

MickersPosted:

Looks smart, excited to see it becoming a quicker UI.

SleepPosted:

Wish we could go back to the old Xbox 360 UI

iTzzVolcomPosted:

Looks better than the Xbox one UI that we have right now

ReevyPosted:

similar, simplistic and what we're use to, I like

ZydrinPosted:

Not much of a difference but still looks a lot better!

Mario350Posted:

if only it was blades(which was my favorite) then these meh looking ones im glad it is alot nicer then the ugly one they have now but wish it was blades like

TelePosted:

It looks alright, but it looks cleaner than the old one.

CyimkingPosted:

Lol at some point, the UI is going to be one button.

NathanPosted:

this looks good but id prefer the xbox360 UI