E3 2015: Xbox One dashboard update includes a huge new design change

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Microsoft is planning to update its Xbox One console with a huge new update. The software giant provided an early look at a new dashboard update today, which is said to be "coming soon," and there's a lot of changes. Firstly, Microsoft appears to be moving away from the tiled interface that was introduced with the Xbox One. The new dashboard includes features that focus on speed and performance, and a design that's a lot more simplified.

There's one click access to things like sharing or achievements, and a new pane that can slide in when you double-tap the Xbox button on a controller. The pane appears to be the quickest way to access notifications, messages, quick settings, and your friends list. If you're using a party on an Xbox One then this will be shown in the quick pane, and it's easy to add and remove friends from party chat. There's also a new trending section on the right that highlights top Xbox gamers, suggested friends, and a lot more.


The biggest new addition is Cortana integration. It looks like Microsoft's Kinect system will be getting a big upgrade. Microsoft demonstrated Cortana on Xbox One today, and the commands are a lot more powerful than what exists today.

Microsoft isn't stating exactly when this new Xbox One dashboard update will be rolled out, but the company does say it's "coming very soon" and arriving in the fall.

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FirminoPosted:

microsoft, if it's not broken then don't fix it

FirminoPosted:

I like the current one but change is nice, hopefully they can include things like fixing the party issues with this one!

DeluxeHazardPosted:

I am fine with the current dashboard. I see no reason for a new one to be implemented.

DisapprovePosted:

Miss I personally can not stand the current UI on the Xbox One. I really hope this update drastically changes it to where it is as good as the 360's dashboard.


Don't know if you saw the new dash video walk through but I think it'll be smooth like the 360, looks like it's gonna be fast

MissPosted:

I personally can not stand the current UI on the Xbox One. I really hope this update drastically changes it to where it is as good as the 360's dashboard.

xWizPosted:

Cant wait for this one the current one looks so boring and plain

OwenPosted:

that looks good don't think they are going to update the 360

StaggiePosted:

Anyone know when the preview guys will get this? Quite exciting.

OGPosted:

Cant wait for this update. The one we have now is getting boring

PryzelPosted:

Aslong as it's not as laggy and buggy as the last one I'm fine.