Microsoft is rolling out an experimental new version of the Xbox app on Windows 11. The new app aims to mimic the look and feel of the Xbox Series X/S console experience on your Windows 11 PC. It's important because the new app is specifically aimed to address the slow navigation problems PC gamers face with the existing software. It reflects the attempt to consolidate the gaming experience on all devices.
New app brings console-like interface and faster navigation to Windows 11
The new application is meant to offer significantly improved and faster usage experience than the current one. Some of the early testers have already seen a version of it which has noticeably faster speeds and performance. Also, Microsoft is improving Windows 11 further by lowering the background service load for better game FPS.
The testing reports show that the new navigation experience is one order of magnitude faster than the old app. Also, the new app design looks exactly like the visual presentation on Xbox Series X/S consoles. One of the biggest problems with the old app's slow navigation is now being addressed.
The current early app version has some bugs and unfinished features that are currently being worked on. Microsoft is planning to have the final version of the app by the end of the year. We will also see some new performance improvements for Windows 11 in the 26H2 update.
Remember, we were reporting about Windows 11 26H2 support updates. We were keeping tabs on Microsoft software releases as well. The new Xbox app release will be the next addition to the system-level optimizations. It's the collective effort to improve the gaming experience for Windows users.
Source: IXBT
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