Xbox is rolling out a new update to provide players with the refreshed Dashboard

Xbox is rolling out a new update to provide players with the refreshed Dashboard

Xbox have announced that a new system update is rolling out now to all Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles, in order to provide the new dashboard to players, check out the video below to get a quick look at it.

While the update is rolling out now, it won’t be available to everyone today, it will take a few weeks to roll out to all the consoles globally. But what exactly is in the new dashboard?

Here are the highlights, in list form.

  1. Makes it easy to go to your Library, the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, Search, and Settings at the very top of your Home by introducing a quick access menu.

  2. Creates more space for your personalized background by simplifying the layout and putting the games you recently played and other content and apps towards the bottom of the screen.

  3. Adds an option to change your background to match the game you are highlighting in the recently played list.

  4. Improves game discovery by introducing lists of games curated and personalized for you.

  5. Allows you to customize your experience by pinning your favourite games, curated groups, and system groups like Quick Resume to Home.

  6. Helps you find what’s going on in your community through the updated Friends & Community Updates row.

  7. Shows you what media apps and content are available to you via a Watch & Listen spotlight and list of entertainment apps

Does this new look appeal to you? Or perhaps are you hoping to see the return of the original Blades to your Series X console.