Xbox One X Won’t Have A ‘Boost Mode’, UI Will Undergo Less Changes

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The Xbox One X is nearly upon us and as the most powerful console ever (at least according to Microsoft), it’s looking to herald the age of 4K console gaming. Whether it actually succeeds in that regard remains to be seen but games like the recent Cuphead and Forza Motorsport 7, not to mention older titles like Halo 5: Guardians and Gears of War 4, do look impressive.

Of course, one thing you shouldn’t expect from the Xbox One X is a “boost mode” of sorts like the PS4 Pro. That’s because games on the console are always using the full extent of the hardware according to Mike Ybarra, corporate VP of Xbox and Windows gaming. Ybarra also noted that older games will be “better”.

As for the user interface and having less overhauls, Ybarra told one Twitter user that the plan going forward would be to emphasize stability. So there will apparently be less major changes. We’ll believe it when we see it.

The Xbox One X launches on November 7 for $499. Will you be picking it up? Let us know in the comments below.

There isn’t a “boost mode” - it’s always allowing games to use the full HW. Older games will be better, etc.
— Mike Ybarra (@XboxQwik) October 16, 2017

Our plan is to certainly drive stability now and less major changes.
— Mike Ybarra (@XboxQwik) October 17, 2017

Posted: Oct 20, 2017 12:35 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: https://gamingbolt.com/xbox-one-x-wont-have-a-boost-mode-ui-will-undergo-less-major-changes

Comments

XboxPosted: Sat. Oct 21, 2017

I'll be picking up the Xbox One X on launch day and will be happy to enjoy some older games and new games in 4k. Hopefully they keep their word and don't mess with the dash too much, I just want a simple and clean one nothing too complicated.

FibrilPosted: Fri. Oct 20, 2017

Nodus
Decy Tbh all they've done with the new dash is take the old one and improve it based on user feedback all these people complaining about these new dashboards as there has been a big improvement across each one that has released.

I'd definitely say its better than how it was originally on Xbox. People are always going to complain though.

Agreed, this new dashboard is hella better than previous. And yes, I'm getting an XbOneX next month at launch.

NodusPosted: Fri. Oct 20, 2017

Decy Tbh all they've done with the new dash is take the old one and improve it based on user feedback all these people complaining about these new dashboards as there has been a big improvement across each one that has released.

I'd definitely say its better than how it was originally on Xbox. People are always going to complain though.

DecyPosted: Fri. Oct 20, 2017

Tbh all they've done with the new dash is take the old one and improve it based on user feedback all these people complaining about these new dashboards as there has been a big improvement across each one that has released.