Xbox Xbox Series X Getting Huge UI Upgrade

[Demon_Skeith]

The latest Xbox Update Preview coming to the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings is Build 2109.210813-2200, which launched on August 16. This update will allow Insiders with an Xbox Series X console connected to a 4K TV or monitor to begin testing a new UI with an increased resolution. The update will display the Home screen, Guide, and other areas of the UI at a higher native resolution, thereby increasing sharpness and readability.

Xbox Insider ver. 2109.210813-2200 patch notes​

New features and experiences​

Dashboard

• With today’s update, Alpha Insiders on Xbox Series X consoles connected to a 4K display can begin lighting an increased resolution UI. This change means Home, Guide, and other areas of the UI will be displayed in a higher native resolution for increased sharpness and text readability.

Fixes Implemented​

Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
  • Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Known Issues​

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

 

[Ash]

Good to hear although I was secretly hoping that it was going to be an actual brand new UI. The xbox UI just isn't great compared to the PS5 one.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Good to hear although I was secretly hoping that it was going to be an actual brand new UI. The xbox UI just isn't great compared to the PS5 one.

What is bad about it?

 

[froggyboy604]

This sounds like a nice UI update for 4K TV owners.

 

[Ash]

What is bad about it?

Maybe it's because I'm new to it but it's sometimes difficult to figure out where certain things are and how to get to certain apps/games. Just seems way more complicated than the way it is with the PS5.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Maybe it's because I'm new to it but it's sometimes difficult to figure out where certain things are and how to get to certain apps/games. Just seems way more complicated than the way it is with the PS5.

Most likely because they fill it with so much stuff.

 

[Ash]

Yeah, they have ads as well which is a bit weird. The UI just doesn't feel like the UI of a gaming console really.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Yeah, they have ads as well which is a bit weird. The UI just doesn't feel like the UI of a gaming console really.

Ads? Sony has been low key on theirs but since I pay for PSN+ I shouldn't see ads which irks me.

 

[Sincerem]

Its absolutely wonderful for Microsoft to consider Xbox Series X UI upgrade, to improve readability, appearance, resolution and fix bugs and glitches, that's tremendous.