Light theme is here for Xbox One, and it looks pretty slick!
If you're a fan of light themes on Windows 10, we have some good news for you, a light theme is on the way for Xbox One too!
Currently available only on the Xbox Alpha ring, the light theme offers a far brighter take on the Xbox UI, adding a white background to menus, guides, and beyond. It's easy to activate, and we're going to tell you how to do it.
Note: If you're on the Alpha ring, make sure your console is fully up to date and has been restarted before trying this. If you're not on the Alpha ring, this feature will become available later on.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide.
- Navigate to the right to the Action Center.
Select All Settings with the "A" button.
- Navigate down to Personalization and press "A."
Select System personalization.
- Select System theme with the "A" button.
- Select Light.
Your entire console should now use the light theme!
For more tips and guides, hit the link below, and let us know whether you're going to be #TeamDark or #TeamLight in the comments!
Reader comments
How to switch on the light theme for Xbox One
Have to say, Home bar looks quite nice in light mode. Can't wait to.get that UI update..
I've been switching back and forth between the the two themes for the last hour or so...
As much as I like the light theme, I've grown accustomed to the dark theme and think it is more subtle when my new "Home" blocks load their game banner.
However, I hate the dark them on Windows 10 so for unity in design between my PC and Xbox, light theme makes sense.
First world problems and all...
Hahaha - first world indeed though I'm the opposite and love dark theme with red accents on win10. Can't wait to get this update, i really like the blur effect on the icons.
Ah I just can't get used to the dark on W10 no matter how long I leave it there.
Yeh, fluent design gives it a cool style, blends nicely with my light strip behind the TV stand 😂
Will be cool to see the fluent design animations filter in soon.
Completely agree about fluent design. Can't wait to see how much more MS can do with it, really like it so far.
MY RETINAS ARE BURNING!
Two reasons for that.... Either you are secretly Cyclops and your powers are just coming to the fore....or and the less epic and likely one, you need sleep 😊
Yeh, loading Netflix at night and having the bright white splashscreen is bad, I'd imagine the whole UI would be blinding at night.
It would be awesome if it could adjust between the two using your time of day. Like a navigation app does.
That would be epic...
Feedback/Insider hub that s**t my friend, that's a great idea!
I'll still being using dark mode due to white being cancer at night.
If Ms implements the above suggested, problem solved - night mode for xbox