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Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets a Console-Like Makeover
27 Jan
Summary
- New UI offers a more console-like experience for cloud gaming.
- Updated design features new animations and improved navigation.
- Microsoft is testing the preview and seeking user feedback.
Microsoft has initiated testing for a significantly updated web interface for Xbox Cloud Gaming, aiming to emulate a console-like user experience. This preview is currently available to Xbox Insiders, showcasing a redesigned UI with enhanced navigation, new animations, and a modern aesthetic.
The current interface, last updated nearly two years ago, is receiving a substantial overhaul. The new design integrates a sliding dashboard, an animated Xbox icon, and smoother transitions, addressing the current web app's segmented loading feel.
According to Patrick Siu, principal product manager at Xbox, this refreshed UI is intended to accelerate the development of new player experiences. The company is actively collecting feedback on this preview version before its wider release in the upcoming months.
This initiative suggests a potential integration of the new design into future Xbox consoles. Enthusiasts can access the preview by visiting play.xbox.com and enabling the preview features toggle in the settings menu.
