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[Angel_DvA]

That's amazing, The Xbox One UI has incredibly evolve over the time, Nice work.

 

[RoKKeR]

Vertical scrolling

Thank god.

Yeah no kidding. That with some decent organization options + LT/RT scrolling is great.

 

[RowdyReverb]

I like the small touch of showing the download queue at the top right of the home screen

 

[singhr1]

Kinect officially useless now. Except if you're watching/streaming something and don't have a headset on I suppose. Good on Microsoft for supporting it though.

Yup, it's good to have choices.

Sad we didn't get any good Kinect games though. At least 360 Kinect had a small few pretty good Kinect games.

 

[Yoday]

Its still very useful. I don't have to mess with a controller to use voice commands to watch netflix. I don't get why people don't understand this. Hands free.

For sure, I'd never want to have to use a headset for voice commands. Hopefully MS just builds a mic into the system or controller in the future for those that don't have Kinect. I am really excited to try out Cortana when the update preview goes live.

 

[Havoc2049]

This update is pretty epic! Voice commands without Kinect is great.

 

[Akai__]

Awesome update. But nothing about a revamped Achievements System like promised? And what happened to background music?

Hope this is still only one small portion of the update.

 

[ShapeGSX]

Kinect officially useless now. Except if you're watching/streaming something and don't have a headset on I suppose. Good on Microsoft for supporting it though.

I never watch TV or game with a headset on. I use Kinect for voice commands all the time.

 

[TS-08]

Kinect officially useless now. Except if you're watching/streaming something and don't have a headset on I suppose. Good on Microsoft for supporting it though.

You make it sound as if people not wearing a headset while using their Xbox are an exception.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

I thought Background Music would be part of this?

 

[Bsigg12]

I thought Background Music would be part of this?

Like the NXOE update, they're rolling features out over time. This first release just doesn't have it.

 

[Kinyou]

The new Game library looks really good.

Looks pretty much like what Sony should do. Just put all the non-installed games in their own folder.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Meanwhile, on PS4..

why do this? I couldn't hear you over my Spotify anyways.

Any update to the UI for Xbox one is welcome. Can't wait for E3

 

[RowdyReverb]

Kinect officially useless now. Except if you're watching/streaming something and don't have a headset on I suppose. Good on Microsoft for supporting it though.

I wonder if some of the Windows apps coming to Xbox will be able to utilize the Kinect camera/mic. Might breathe some new life into it

 

[Chris1]

Download progress on the home screen is pretty cool

 

[Zank Frappa]

Get outta here with that. Gotta bring some negativity into the thread.

Negativity? I'm here thinking competition is a good thing. I wish my PS4 had updates like this. Sony might announce something on E3 but I doubt it.

 

[U2NUMB]

Oh thank GOD.. changing library and how it looks.. it was always HORRIBLE at screen usage... this is amazing to me.

They took that library right from their phone OS.... so nice

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Like the NXOE update, they're rolling features out over time. This first release just doesn't have it.

Ah okey

Its my most anticipated Feature i want again for the Xbone.

Used it a lot on Xbox360.

 

[Theorry]

Editing clips in Sony Vegas or something else and they upload them to the Xbox app is great.

 

[rob305]

This is just a little more minor stuff. I'm sure they'll announce more groundbreaking stuff which is already included in the update but locked during their E3 conference. "Available now for preview members"

 

[Aguero9320]

New controller with built-in microphone incoming I suspect...

To those moaning, they even clarified that not everything in the update would be visible at first, with E3 around the corner it should be blindingly obvious why this is the case...

 

[EvB]

That looks like a great update.

Waiting for the outrage to begin when it turns out cortana doesn't work via headset whilst in party chat....

 

[Yoday]

Hmm, I wonder if they are going to add a way of checking a games version for patches and such. If they are going to add any new features like that, this update would be the time to do it with the library overhaul.

 

[J 0 E]

Necessary improvements specially on games library, want to see the "sharing fix" they mentioned

 

[zorbsie]

They hinted at it but I hope this update gets rid of the same game showing up multiple times in the storefront. Example: Forza 6 ulitmate, Forza 6 special Edition, Forza 6 standard edition, Forza 6 pre-order. etc. Always thought that was such a waste of real estate. Also it made it look like nothing was coming out and this was used to take up the spaces. Which is not the case.

 

[RoKKeR]

Waiting for the outrage to begin when it turns out cortana doesn't work via headset whilst in party chat....

Can't wait to see a bunch of new gamertags starting with "Hey Cortana".

They hinted at it but I hope this update gets rid of the same game showing up multiple times in the storefront. Example: Forza 6 ulitmate, Forza 6 special Edition, Forza 6 standard edition, Forza 6 pre-order. etc. Always thought that was such a waste of real estate. Also it made it look like nothing was coming out and this was used to take up the spaces. Which is not the case.

I don't think this was in the article but they mentioned it in the video.

 

[Akai__]

*Furiously restarting the Xbox One* :lol

Like the NXOE update, they're rolling features out over time. This first release just doesn't have it.

Didn't know this since I haven't heard it in the video. Sounds good. Thanks for clarification.

 

[Alienfan]

New controller with built-in microphone incoming I suspect...

Huh, I think you might be on to something. Would be pretty sweet if they do that! Hoping for a "now in stores" announcement for the new controller this E3

 

[Yoday]

They hinted at it but I hope this update gets rid of the same game showing up multiple times in the storefront. Example: Forza 6 ulitmate, Forza 6 special Edition, Forza 6 standard edition, Forza 6 pre-order. etc. Always thought that was such a waste of real estate. Also it made it look like nothing was coming out and this was used to take up the spaces. Which is not the case.

I hope so, that is desperately needed.

 

[link1201]

I'm glad they announced some of the features, hopefully the preview members get the update soon.


Edit: After reading the article it looks like this week.

 

[see5harp]

Being able to use voice commands using a headset is a pretty nice update seeing as they ditched kinect a while ago. I may actually decide to just unplug my kinect at this point.

 

[muzzymate]

Thank the Xbox gods that the "My Games & Apps" has been moved to the top of the screen! That was a huge pet peeve of mine with the new dashboard. The downloading/installing tile is also a nice touch.

New game library view isn't the complete overhaul that I somehow imagined they were doing, but a lot of great new options. Great to be able to select the on screen density. Hope we eventually get a return of the "Updated" flag on titles.

 

[LostDonkey]

" Whether you’re on your PC, Xbox, or mobile phone, you’ll be able to see what PC games your friends are playing, share your own PC gaming clips and screenshots with the community..."

Is this only for games bought through the MS store still? Shame I can't share other screenshots ive taken.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Whoo finally the game library gets an overhaul. Goodbye two rows you'll not be missed.

But where's the hard drive filter in the new game library? I don't see it in the screenshot.

Please tell me that you can disable this. It's kinda annoying that the Xbox app keeps asking you to link your account no matter how many times you decline. I don't want this on my XB1 as well.

You can see the storage location filter in the video at 2:20

https://youtu.be/bwawqJitA78?t=2m20s

 

[kiguel182]

I love what MS is doing software wise. Just really cool moves and it has been making me super interested in it.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Starting this summer, Xbox One and the Xbox app will receive the first of two updates that will help you stay connected with friends ...

So when will we see part 2? Not in the Summer?

 

[megathemiis]

The overhaul of My games & apps was essential. Nice update overall, with even more features to come in the future.

 

[Bsigg12]

" Whether you’re on your PC, Xbox, or mobile phone, you’ll be able to see what PC games your friends are playing, share your own PC gaming clips and screenshots with the community..."

Is this only for games bought through the MS store still? Shame I can't share other screenshots ive taken.

No, it'll work with anything you're playing including stuff from Steam.

So when will we see part 2? Not in the Summer?

The guys at Windows Central we saying they expect the second update to be announced at E3 with the biggest features of this update being announced. I would expect it to come out a week or so after it being announced.

 

[Alienfan]

" Whether you’re on your PC, Xbox, or mobile phone, you’ll be able to see what PC games your friends are playing, share your own PC gaming clips and screenshots with the community..."

Is this only for games bought through the MS store still? Shame I can't share other screenshots ive taken.

Could be wrong, but pretty sure in the video they say something along the lines of "you'll be able to see what you're friends are playing, even if that's on steam".

 

[Phoenix Fang]

Thing doesn't have something I want -> crap

Well it's the only thing I really care about so yeah this update is crappy to me. Any smart person would have realised that it's my opinion though.

 

[Akai__]

The guys at Windows Central we saying they expect the second update to be announced at E3 with the biggest features of this update being announced. I would expect it to come out a week or so after it being announced.

Even bigger features than the already announced ones? What? Seems awesome.

 

[LostDonkey]

No, it'll work with anything you're playing including stuff from Steam.



The guys at Windows Central we saying they expect the second update to be announced at E3 with the biggest features of this update being announced. I would expect it to come out a week or so after it being announced.

Could be wrong, but pretty sure in the video they say something along the lines of "you'll be able to see what you're friends are playing, even if that's on steam".

Holy crap thats cool as fuck, Ive been wanting that for ages!!!! Thanks guys. (Can't watch the vid)

 

[notaskwid]

Meanwhile, on PS4..

Double the games are released every month?

 

[abracadaver]

XCOM 2 is a Steam game. How will it connect to the Xbox App?

 

[derFeef]

I wonder how that Steam integreation will work, will it just recognize a game you launch through Steam?

 

[krang]

So does Cortana mean I can say "play Forza 6" rather than having to be specific and say "play Forza Motorsport 6".

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Love that you have now more detailed Download informations

 

[Falchion]

Ooohhh I like that new 'My Games' layout. No more 2 rows stretching out forever.

 

[Vinterbird]

So does Cortana mean I can say "play Forza 6" rather than having to be specific and say "play Forza Motorsport 6".

Eurogamer says you can just say "I wanna play Forza" and it will launch it. If there are multiple games with the name on your system it will ask which one you want

 

[Goodbyemrcool]

Looks good can't wait for the update.