Microsoft unveils faster Xbox PC app for Insiders alongside cloud and web redesign
Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox PC, web, and cloud gaming apps with a redesigned interface that launches up to 60 percent faster, beginning with an Xbox Insider rollout.
Microsoft has begun rolling out an overhauled Xbox PC app to Xbox Insiders, introducing a streamlined design engineered for significantly faster performance. According to reports from The Verge and coverage across tech outlets, the updated PC application launches up to 60 percent faster than its predecessor.[1][2][3][5][6][7]
The PC update coincides with broader visual revisions across the Xbox ecosystem, aligning the desktop interface with refreshed Xbox Cloud Gaming designs on the web, supported smart TVs, and VR headsets. The broader redesign emphasizes simpler navigation, faster performance, and quicker access to game libraries.[2][8][9]
The Verge reporter Tom Warren, who noted he had been using the new client over the previous few weeks, reported that the updated interface handles significantly better when navigating with a controller. Screenshots of the redesign show a reorganized Home layout highlighting quick-access hubs such as Jump back in and Play with Game Pass.[4][7]
Key facts
- Microsoft released a redesigned Xbox PC app to Xbox Insiders for testing.
- Microsoft claims the updated Xbox PC app launches up to 60% faster.
- The visual overhaul spans the Xbox PC app, web, Xbox Cloud Gaming, supported TVs, and VR headsets.
- The redesign focuses on simpler navigation, faster performance, and easier access to games.
- Tom Warren of The Verge reported that the new Xbox PC app operates much better with a controller.
- The updated PC app interface includes Home sections titled 'Jump back in' and 'Play with Game Pass.'
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Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·
The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster. https://t.co/vSv0f1dMUV
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Microsoft rolls out to Xbox Insiders an Xbox PC app that launches up to 60% faster and has a design to match Xbox Cloud Gaming updates on the web and smart TVs (Tom Warren/The Verge) Tom Warren / The Verge : Microsoft rolls out to Xbox Insiders an Xbox PC app that launches up to 60% faster and has a design to match Xbox Cloud Gaming updates on the web and smart TVs — Xbox Insiders can start testing the new PC app today. … Microsoft is unveiling a new Xbox PC app that launches …
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Microsoft rolls out a Xbox PC app with an overhauled design to Xbox Insiders that it says launches up to 60% faster than before (@tomwarren / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·
Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox PC, web, and cloud apps with a much faster design. Xbox Insiders can start testing the new Xbox PC app today. I've been using it for the past few weeks and it's much better on a controller. Details 👇https://t.co/rtigCtNFiv
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IGN@IGNPost on X ·
Microsoft has updated the Xbox PC app so it’s 60% faster and simpler, it said. https://t.co/5tWkPdI8ME https://t.co/D03rdN8bjH
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The Verge@vergePost on X ·
Xbox Insiders can start testing the new PC app today. https://t.co/SeLyP2750p
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VideoCardz.com@VideoCardzPost on X ·
Microsoft updates Xbox PC app with up to 60% faster startup and redesigned interface 🔗https://t.co/KfllYVgWpP https://t.co/dcFDpWLeXj
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ㆅ@howfxrPost on X ·
Xbox is rolling out a redesigned experience across PC, web, cloud gaming, supported TVs, and VR headsets, with a focus on faster performance, simpler navigation, and easier access to games. 🧵 https://t.co/OmAvmFSpdg
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NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Xbox PC app that launches up to 60% faster for Insiders alongside a refreshed Xbox Cloud Gaming web interface. #XboxApp #Microsoft https://t.co/ion5yDQUgg
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