<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Xbox-insider-program ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/xbox-insider-program Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:34 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-mode-is-now-officially-rolling-out-while-console-players-will-start-to-see-their-cloud-save-sync-status 5rKmiHrjCcDqJomdPCpqfR Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:34 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:47:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Two weeks ago you asked — now it’s shipping”: Xbox rolls out fan‑requested personalization upgrades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/two-weeks-ago-you-asked-now-its-shipping-xbox-rolls-out-fan-requested-personalization-upgrades FoxTQgtw6zhNcap3AGVTLg Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:54:42 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:24:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox vision just entered preview — or at least a single feature has — but you'll need an NPU to see it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-next-gen-xbox-vision-just-entered-preview-or-at-least-a-single-feature-has-but-youll-need-an-npu-to-see-it zRM97ZkxAqDDvPPqbxHs2i Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:55:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature — it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-pc-app-is-getting-a-nifty-new-feature-its-in-preview-testing-now-for-xbox-insiders ocRdhTe7UqZDserQwUvYzC Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:08:17 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:08:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview — and it’s a big step toward a more unified, device‑agnostic ecosystem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-redesigned-cloud-gaming-web-experience-enters-public-preview-and-its-a-big-step-toward-a-more-unified-device-agnostic-ecosystem tViCErXTEEmTnUgyKZbWTe Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox adds Default Game Profiles in preview for the Xbox Ally — boosting performance and battery life for Xbox Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-adds-default-game-profiles-in-preview-for-the-xbox-ally-boosting-performance-and-battery-life-for-xbox-ally 5QkYrxuGntiowVNrV3svSi Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:09:25 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:29:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ If the Xbox Ally is a public beta test for the next-gen Xbox — Microsoft needs to start working with the community *today* to address feedback ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/if-the-xbox-ally-is-a-public-beta-test-for-next-gen-xbox-console-we-need-a-far-stronger-feedback-loop JQ27U9XmeXyASvP3kzPnLi Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:47:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:52:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ You won't need Xbox Game Pass Ultimate anymore to use cloud gaming — Xbox Insiders can try it now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-insiders-game-pass-core-standard HU6VvxqhTcLfCXJfMvivCY Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:05:00 +0000 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:05:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox hints that Xbox Cloud Gaming will become "more affordable" soon, across more regions, with comments on 'Xbox Next Gen' in tow ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-hints-that-xbox-cloud-gaming-will-become-more-affordable-soon-across-more-regions-with-comments-on-xbox-next-gen-in-tow UcbzH7Z6WsKeYDwifcVnj8 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:59:00 +0000 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:39:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Xbox Insider Update Fixes This Annoying Game Library Issue — I Hope It’ll Be Available for All Console Users Soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-insider-update-demos-trials-separate-owned-games 39ZFxdTVkVy8nxg3iTZbD Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buy it, stream it, play it — Xbox PC app now supports 250+ owned titles via the cloud ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-blurring-the-lines-even-more-between-console-pc-and-cloud-with-some-new-cross-device-library-features XLZGa7SXxtMBRZ2ac8bfjS Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:55:00 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:25:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature comes to the Xbox PC app — live for Insiders today ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-stream-your-own-game-pc-app-insiders i9naEKHd6tqoHNCkyS4Xa3 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Xbox PC store aggregation is rolling out for some Insiders — with Battle.net, Steam, and more in tow ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-pc-store-aggregation-begins-steam-june-2025 Wbvs2uEvBVMU2QiVchd4NV Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:28:29 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:55:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Starting this week, the Xbox PC app will integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders — with no mention of Steam ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/starting-this-week-the-xbox-pc-app-will-start-integrating-pc-stores y5VsKJFXRSixa99FKQEwqJ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Insiders can further customize their console Home screen, pinning games, changing tile sizes, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-insider-program-home-screen-pin-games zV68jg2jqp95QYZPCFTktf Fri, 16 May 2025 20:16:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Xbox Cloud Gaming feature is finally making the jump from PC to consoles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-xbox-cloud-gaming-feature-is-finally-making-the-jump-from-pc-to-consoles rKSg3UsUMsqJWoM4QfFWwP Wed, 14 May 2025 11:28:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ A quick look at Xbox's new "Game Hubs," a small new feature that may be more meaningful than you think ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/a-quick-look-at-xboxs-new-game-hubs-a-small-new-feature-that-may-be-more-meaningful-than-you-think cKAreYv2M7BWWyLmm9rAma Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:25:57 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:44:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox testing new Game Hubs feature, update rolling out to select users now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-hubs-feature-testing-xbox-insider-program bZyK9ExKnPBznGWcKU85mg Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:13:38 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:31:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft reveals Copilot for Gaming — coming to the Xbox mobile app for select users in just a few weeks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-copilot-for-gaming-xbox-april-2025 av6ue9rgAkGK8KasdmCEVg Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:01:59 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 brings Xbox Series S split-screen support — and you can check it out early ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-brings-xbox-series-s-split-screen-support-and-you-can-check-it-out-early 8uFZb26n8fE7D4CGtp7QWD Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:41:27 +0000 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:56:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox will soon support larger external hard drives than ever before ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-getting-support-for-external-hard-drives-even-larger-than-16gb-soon BBGDrBaMEUfmheop39mTFY Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:57:17 +0000 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:46:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Insiders are now getting this highly sought out new feature to test out just in time for the holidays ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-expands-the-stream-your-own-game-feature-to-xbox-consoles-for-insiders-with-game-pass-ultimate-subscriptions ZvCUdjaBxB7hknNYUMpvih Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:02:54 +0000 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:31:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft makes the Xbox app on Windows PC much better with a new feature it's been missing since release ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-makes-the-xbox-app-on-windows-pc-much-better-with-a-new-feature-its-been-missing-since-release vJEkiDpnUGCNG85QnJNZaa Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:56:29 +0000 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:58:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are getting a much requested Discord feature with the latest update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-insiders-in-the-alpha-skip-ahead-ring-are-getting-a-much-requested-discord-feature-with-the-latest-update 39mNvqymxc9CmBqCHZ3fK7 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:34:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-bring-your-own-games-faq ET4iybwPLLqrgSFa555RMC Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:18:09 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:42:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beloved open-world PC indie game is finally coming to Xbox 8 years later, and you can (maybe) play it right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-beloved-open-world-pc-indie-game-is-finally-coming-to-xbox-8-years-later-and-you-can-maybe-play-it-right-now YZ2qNG3RWwihkzwj6fSogg Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:55:39 +0000 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:01:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox August 2024 update brings huge improvements to Discord on Xbox consoles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-xbox-august-2024-update-brings-huge-improvements-to-discord-on-xbox-consoles zsdreH4cUEpDdVEibeb6Tk Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:48:08 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Bar's new Compact Mode makes ROG Ally and Legion Go instantly MUCH better for handheld gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-game-bars-new-pc-compact-mode-offers-a-glimpse-at-microsofts-gaming-handheld-future hUja6iTs5SHSXsEvdp7mzM Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:49:31 +0000 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:11:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ DOOM Eternal is finally getting official mod support — here's how to access it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-eternal-is-finally-getting-official-mod-support-heres-how-to-access-it bZ5bnR2ENHzixdyEDV7MEJ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:42:55 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Discord on Xbox is about to get much, much better with the addition of this highly requested feature ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/discord-on-xbox-is-about-to-get-much-much-better-with-the-addition-of-this-highly-requested-feature RDCWPQSbFkbz8Ur5zL79vD Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:57:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Mobile Store for games may be launching soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-mobile-store-for-games-may-be-launching-soon bN57FfMvRn67VBnvHaLhQ4 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:59:53 +0000 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:12:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is getting an update update to help improve updates, here's how it works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-getting-an-update-update-to-help-improve-updates-heres-how-it-works TXzeFSh2uLmy6Xxd9ApDzL Mon, 13 May 2024 23:18:22 +0000 Mon, 13 May 2024 23:18:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ You know, the Xbox app for PC Game Pass on Windows 11 just got updated, and it's getting pretty good ... ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/you-know-the-xbox-app-for-pc-game-pass-on-windows-11-is-starting-to-get-pretty-good tGTgFb6pFG2H3Ayfk9Ws9F Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:51:44 +0000 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:13:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ NZXT and Bethesda team up for this fantastic Starfield-branded PC case. Here's how to get it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/official-starfield-branded-gaming-products-from-nzxt-and-bethesda-heres-when-you-can-get-them ovTyRxpqzXLBhZpDNq5UWF Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:13:48 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:39:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Compact mode in the Xbox for Windows app 'improves the experience on handhelds' ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/new-compact-mode-in-the-xbox-for-windows-app-improves-the-experience-on-handhelds oYYtBk2XRqayqDCnRNT2GK Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:14:31 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:00:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is launching a Mastercard credit card with a range of benefits across the Microsoft Store, gaming, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-launching-a-mastercard-credit-card-with-a-range-of-benefits-across-the-microsoft-store-gaming-and-more uJhUqx4iwsDjAjBrCwUZM8 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:30:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ First look: Xbox finally adds OneDrive integration for storing gameplay clips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/first-look-xbox-finally-adds-onedrive-integration-for-storing-gameplay-clips xnFQEttu2P7GxuhPrq4mfV Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:21:33 +0000 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:39:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is testing automatic uploads of game captures to OneDrive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-testing-automatic-uploads-of-game-captures-to-onedrive HE2S5dhEJKXMKBn4YEv9o6 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:32:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not enough people are talking about this game-changing upcoming Xbox feature ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/not-enough-people-are-talking-about-this-game-changing-upcoming-xbox-feature tdidpj4XJH3hMPqWXMyxWC Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:58:16 +0000 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:58:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Insiders can test streaming games to Discord ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-insiders-can-test-streaming-games-to-discord c58BgUp4jUCuWYRezW2UCj Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:59:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Xbox home page shows a simple layout for gorgeous backgrounds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-xbox-home-page-shows-a-simple-layout-for-gorgeous-backgrounds hDpBcQ64tiLChkNEVRFAPg Mon, 01 May 2023 17:57:11 +0000 Tue, 02 May 2023 04:11:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Insiders get new 'Friends & Community Updates' home group ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-insiders-get-new-friends-and-community-updates-home-group EBcJuKUXHBST9dWEZ3xjD8 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:29:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is exploring energy-saving graphics modes for Xbox and Windows games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-exploring-energy-saving-graphics-modes-for-xbox-and-windows-games BGrgDTSPhr7cZtZMcGgu4C Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:48:48 +0000 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's new Xbox dashboard design is basically just a store front ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-cursed-new-xbox-dashboard-design-ramps-up-the-ads zH94zMddTyyjNUpaGkEgyK Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:44:44 +0000 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:48:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hands-on with the new Xbox game DVR Captures app ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hands-on-with-the-new-xbox-game-dvr-captures-app 4NhBNDbSSb24haxujr8UYh Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:03:30 +0000 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:14:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Xbox dashboard has Windows Central readers split 50/50 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-xbox-dashboard-has-windows-central-readers-split-5050 nkHGH2MWbnHscUFKYisrXH Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:31:46 +0000 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:32:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is revamping the console dashboard home screen, and wants your help ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hold-xbox-is-revamping-the-console-dashboard-home-screen-and-wants-your-help hGYt9wAgTx8aU9JSLbYFLj Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:00:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox has revamped the Games & Apps library with a new interface ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-revamped-the-games-and-apps-library-with-a-new-interface 8wy9vfinRphD6EVqGrmBme Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:47:42 +0000 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:50:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Discord voice chat is coming to Xbox consoles with today's Xbox Insider build ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/discord-voice-chat-is-coming-to-xbox-consoles-with-todays-xbox-insider-build SneoY8GDHirPs9PzoAwTRn Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:19:31 +0000 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:14:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft may soon let you create your own Xbox Dynamic background themes on Windows and consoles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-may-soon-let-you-create-your-own-xbox-dynamic-background-themes buvjCNmEt7RSWYb1KPpb5u Sun, 15 May 2022 17:29:18 +0000 Sun, 15 May 2022 18:22:19 +0000