Xbox Insider Program

Xbox Game Hubs 2025 — A quick look at Xbox's new "Game Hubs," a small new feature that may be more meaningful than you think Microsoft's new Game Hubs more closely aligns the Xbox platform with Steam and Xbox PC features ahead of an expected convergence between console and Windows.

Xbox Series X — Xbox is testing Game Hubs, rolling out to select users now Members of certain Xbox Insider Program tiers can test Game Hubs, which gather information about a game all in one place.

Green text saying "Copilot for Gaming" — Microsoft Copilot for Gaming is coming soon to Xbox Insiders In April, Copilot for Gaming will be available to Xbox Insiders as an AI-powered assistant via the Xbox mobile app.

Latest about Xbox Insider Program

Xbox is revamping the console dashboard home screen, and wants your help

By Jez Corden published 8 September 22

Many users have requested for Xbox to take a look at enhancing the Xbox Series X|S dashboard, and Microsoft has agreed.

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Xbox has revamped the Games & Apps library with a new interface

By Jez Corden published 29 August 22

Improvements are on the way to the Xbox Games & Apps section, which gives you an easier overview of all your content and its different sources.

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Discord voice chat is coming to Xbox consoles with today's Xbox Insider build

By Jez Corden last updated 21 July 22

Discord has become the defacto place for gaming voice comms in recent years, and this latest Xbox Insider update is bringing the service directly to your console.

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Microsoft may soon let you create your own Xbox Dynamic background themes on Windows and consoles

By Jez Corden published 15 May 22

A new app called "Xbox Dynamic Themes Editor" has appeared, thanks to a reliable Microsoft leakster. Here's what it looks like.

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The latest Xbox Insider Ring removes Twitter sharing for Game DVR clips (updated)

By Jez Corden published 30 March 22

Xbox Game DVR takes a step backward in the latest Xbox Insider Ring update, but is it a permanent change? Update: Apparently, yes it is permanent.

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This huge Xbox 'Quick Resume' update will give users more control over suspended games

By Jez Corden published 12 February 22

Revealed today by Microsoft, Quick Resume on Xbox is getting a huge boost.

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Xbox Insiders can now customize the Share button on Xbox Series X, Series S controllers

By Zachary Boddy last updated 8 February 22

The Alpha Ring of the Xbox Insider Program is getting some exciting new features today, including the addition of remapping options for the Share button on Xbox Series X|S controllers.

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On Xbox, you'll soon be able to set images from Microsoft Edge as your home screen background

By Jez Corden published 6 December 21

Thanks to this handy update on the Alpha Skip Ahead ring for Xbox Insiders, soon, we'll all be able to set an Xbox dashboard background right from the Microsoft Edge browser. Here's how it works.

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Microsoft is looking for Xbox Alpha and Skip-Ahead Insiders, here's how to apply

By Sean Endicott published 1 December 21

Microsoft is seeking Insiders for the Xbox Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. These are invite-only parts of the Insider program that only certain people can qualify to join.

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