New Xbox One update will improve messaging, Game Pass, and more
To start, Xbox Game Pass is getting a new addition in the form of “Play later.” This is exactly what it sounds like: A list to store the dozens of games you want to play at some point. You can manage this space from the console or directly from your phone. While not overly useful, this means you no longer have to skim through the entire Game Pass list to find a specific title. Just save it for easy access later.
Moreover, the Xbox Live friends list now shows you where gamers are playing. A little symbol appears next to their name that shows if the friend is on mobile or Windows 10. Of course, there isn’t a symbol for friends playing on Xbox. Those players will remain the same. We can expect there will be more symbols added once Xbox Live comes to Nintendo Switch or when xCloud launches as well.
We’re also getting message requests. This change places all of your friend messages into their own space. Then, messages from strangers will go into a “requests” space for you to tend to later. Also nothing game-changing, but this is a nice touch that cleans up the communication system a bit. However, any current group messages will disappear as a part of this update. But, users can copy and paste the contents out of them via Xbox.com.
There will also be some new sorting options in the “My Games & Apps” section. A notable change is that “The” will no longer count in the title name during an alphabetical sort. For example, The Escapists will now list under “E” instead of “T.”
Finally, some Xbox Insiders will see what’s called experimental features on top of all this. They are in place to “gauge interest and solicit feedback from a more focused group.” Interesting!
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Source: https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/530827-new-xbox-one-update
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MazePosted:
I really like this update. The messaging change is going to be a good addition for sure, since it's annoying going through messages from randoms while looks for conversations with friends.
XboxPosted:
Anhur The message one is game changing for someone with a common word as their gamertag. I get flooded with messages daily and have to rely on my friends to send me party invites. Having my notifications off is a must, and it makes it great so i can actually reply to my friends without having to look through messages.
I hope in the future they do something about the friends list. I get friend requests from people and they assume i added them back and i get spammed with minecraft invites. Very distracting when your in the zone in a competitive match.
Also, on the xbox site you can sync your console with your pc so you can type from there, with someone who has their setups close, it helps a ton when you play a game like smite or gears of war and need to type out a callout really quick.
Dude I couldn't of said it better I have been experiencing the same issues with the messaging. I get added to random groups get random messages all day and I play with a very small circle nor do I really chat with anyone else not to mention all them damn minecraft invites when I haven't touched that game since the 360 days.
C4Posted:
Can we fix the spam messages some users get or the random group messages users get added to
T0PPosted:
Anhur The message one is game changing for someone with a common word as their gamertag. I get flooded with messages daily and have to rely on my friends to send me party invites. Having my notifications off is a must, and it makes it great so i can actually reply to my friends without having to look through messages.
I hope in the future they do something about the friends list. I get friend requests from people and they assume i added them back and i get spammed with minecraft invites. Very distracting when your in the zone in a competitive match.
Also, on the xbox site you can sync your console with your pc so you can type from there, with someone who has their setups close, it helps a ton when you play a game like smite or gears of war and need to type out a callout really quick.
I literally have the exact same problem message wise
AnhurPosted:
The message one is game changing for someone with a common word as their gamertag. I get flooded with messages daily and have to rely on my friends to send me party invites. Having my notifications off is a must, and it makes it great so i can actually reply to my friends without having to look through messages.
I hope in the future they do something about the friends list. I get friend requests from people and they assume i added them back and i get spammed with minecraft invites. Very distracting when your in the zone in a competitive match.
Also, on the xbox site you can sync your console with your pc so you can type from there, with someone who has their setups close, it helps a ton when you play a game like smite or gears of war and need to type out a callout really quick.
I hope in the future they do something about the friends list. I get friend requests from people and they assume i added them back and i get spammed with minecraft invites. Very distracting when your in the zone in a competitive match.
Also, on the xbox site you can sync your console with your pc so you can type from there, with someone who has their setups close, it helps a ton when you play a game like smite or gears of war and need to type out a callout really quick.
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