Microsoft is making some changes to Xbox Home Button, Guide, more

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The next big update for Windows 10 and Xbox One will bring about certain changes to the way the Home Button works, and how Windows handles games.

The Creators Update is the name of the next major Windows 10 update. Now that Windows 10 and the Xbox One OS are built on the same tech, Xbox users will also be seeing some changes.

Microsoft noted some of the coming changes in a blog post. Starting off with an update to the Guide on Xbox One that will make it faster to complete common tasks.

The Xbox Home Button on the controller will now pull the Guide as an overlay in one press. It will still appear on the left side like it does today. The Guide itself is also getting more features, based on the functions players use the most.

You’ll now be able to start recording game clips and set the length directly from the guide. You’ll also be able to access your previous captures directly from the guide.

The achievement tracking overlay will be updated, as well, as will the Gamerscore, leaderboard, and Cortana’s design. New controls for background music will also be added, to make the feature easier to use.

On the Windows 10 front, the update will bring a new Game Mode to the OS designed to increase performance in games. Windows Insiders will soon be able to test it out, but details are sparse at the moment.

The company did not set a date for when we’ll start seeing these changes.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2017/01/16/microsoft-is-making-some-changes-to-xbox-home-button-guide-more/

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NickPosted:

This sounds really cool, actually. I hope to see the update in the near near future.

NathanPosted:

hopefully this will be good it sounds like its gonna be better then what it is now so I shall be looking forward to this lol

SakuPosted:

well hopefully it turns out great to be honest

UnauthenticatedPosted:

Steveeeeeee why would they change this though. its been a push of the guide button since 360, i dont get the reasoning for changing it.


Because they are retarded.

Xbox_LegendPosted:

why would they change this though. its been a push of the guide button since 360, i dont get the reasoning for changing it.

DanielPosted:

Nice to see they are making changes, Lets see what they do.

Mr_RobotPosted:

this will just be incremental and nothing significant

DiscPosted:

maybe we can have some type of guide we used to have. or make it an option to have an 360 style or ONE Style

SR20DETPosted:

I like the guide they already have, hope it in the next update it's just as good and as fast, or faster.

DutchBrowniemixPosted:

Good to see that MS is improving it.