Xbox Cloud Gaming’s Redesign Hints at the Future Xbox Console UI
Microsoft is testing a redesigned web interface for Xbox Cloud Gaming, aimed at enhancing the user experience and hinting at future Xbox console designs. This initial rollout is available to Xbox Insiders, who can now access the updated UI.
New Features of Xbox Cloud Gaming’s UI
The refreshed design includes significant changes such as:
- Updated navigation features
- A new library section
- Improved animations and a rounded design
These enhancements bring the web experience closer to that of an actual Xbox console. The existing interface had its last major update nearly two years ago, when social features were added.
Enhanced User Experience
The new interface features smooth animations that enhance navigation. Notable changes include:
- A sliding dashboard that glides into view
- An animated Xbox icon that lights up and alters shape
- Streamlined navigation between various dashboard sections
These subtle improvements aim to enhance the fluidity of the navigation experience, transforming it from a standard web app feel into something more refined.
Future Implications for Xbox Consoles
Patrick Siu, principal product manager at Xbox, remarked, “We’re testing a refreshed web experience for Xbox Cloud Gaming that lays the foundation for accelerating our ability to build new experiences for players.” This statement suggests that the new UI could play a significant role in the design of future Xbox consoles.
Moreover, there’s hope that similar interface enhancements could be integrated into the Xbox app on PC, which currently requires improvements in navigation and animations.
How to Access the New UI
Feedback is vital for Microsoft as they prepare to roll out this new Xbox Cloud Gaming interface to a wider audience in the coming months. Interested users can participate in this testing phase by visiting play.xbox.com and enabling the preview features toggle in the settings menu.
