It is normal for updates to be released periodically that optimize both performance and the graphical interface. Microsoft, finally decided update the xbox series x with a new more streamlined interface. Although this update is very interesting, it includes an element that you probably won’t like it.
The Microsoft console is not without some controversy on several fronts. On the one hand, many highlight the bad marketing that the company does for this generation of consoles. In addition, of course, it is also at the center of the controversy over the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The game Starfield, which was initially going to be exclusive to PlayStation 5, is “controversial”. When Microsoft learned of this, they decided to acquire Bethesda so that the game would become exclusive to their console and, incidentally, so that it would not be released on the Sony console.
User interface changes
Back on topic, Microsoft has remodeled the user interface of its Xbox Series X and S consoles. The new interface is better suited to the needs and tastes of users.
This new user interface makes the background to be seen more clearly thanks to one reduction icons. Said elements are move to the bottom of the screen, something that fixes the issue of “user interface crashing theme”. A problem reported quite a lot by console users.
The update adds a new version of the user interface that add a new response method this. When we select the game, an image of the game in question will be displayed as a background. Something that greatly improves the aesthetics of the interface.
Although these cosmetic changes are quite interesting, there are many users who complain about one of the changes.
Within the new interface now appears a new tab within the user interface cannot be deleted. This option is called “most played games”. No, it does not refer to which are the titles you enjoy the most, but the console’s most popular.
This change is complemented by other tabs that display promotional content from Microsoft. Both new items cannot be deleted by the user.
We have to emphasize that the ads in the user interface on the different Xboxes have been present for years. Come on, the company has no interest in removing the advertising it injects.
You have to recover the investment
It is clear that the change focusing on the advertising and promotion of the games is self-interested. The amount of money that Microsoft has released to acquire Activision Blizzard is huge. This implies that they will work hard to recover the investment and make a profit.
It will not be difficult for the company to do this, since said study has great games and sagas. That they use such an aggressive technique is curious to say the least.
The good part is that we will be able to know more exactly which are the most popular games of the moment. It will allow users to better invest their money if they hesitate between two games.
