The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s most powerful console to date, but there’s one glaring issue with the user interface of the console which has been a source of complaint among Xbox fans. On the Xbox home screen, customization options such as wallpapers are almost completely obscured by a cluttered array of icons and menus. But Xbox is finally working to fix this problem and create a more aesthetically pleasing experience.
In a blog post on the Xbox website, Xbox’s Ivy Krislov acknowledged the issue and announced that Xbox is working to balance the design of the home screen between aesthetical appeal, accessibility, and function for the gaming community. The post was quite vague and did not provide specifics, but it did mention that more details were coming soon, which has led some insiders to believe that these changes may already be in progress.
An updated home screen would be an extremely welcome development for the Xbox community. Not only it would be more visually pleasing to view and navigate, but it would also be more intuitive and easier to organize, as currently all of the menus, applications, and other content are all crammed into the same space. This often leads to a lot of clutter, as players end up dropping long-forgotten apps in between their most frequented ones.
Additionally, this new design could potentially streamline the loading time, as the user wouldn’t have to navigate through multiple screens to access the home page. Furthermore, an easier to navigate interface could reduce the user’s chances of accidentally closing or opening the wrong applications when using the console.
All in all, the Xbox community is heartened by the knowledge that Xbox is actively responding to their feedback and looking to resolve one of the major issues with the current Xbox home screen. It’s unclear when these changes will officially be released, but it’s safe to assume that Microsoft will be rolling them out soon.