Today, the firm announced a new home screen layout for the console.
#Xbox one s home screen update#
The pins will appear on the screen, too, by heading to the dashboard and with the use of the left analog stick, scroll down until the pinned items start appearing. Microsoft continues to update the Xbox One interface.
One is by pressing the Xbox button on the console controller, then by selecting the pin icon in the Xbox guide. Next, turn on your Xbox One and wait for it to load to the home screen. The whole process will mostly involve dragging and dropping.Īll said and done, the pinned games and apps are ready to use and waiting to be accessed in two ways. Designed for Xbox Series XS, Xbox One and PC (Windows 10 and above). When paired with a Windows Phone, SmartGlass Beta will make pin editing on the Home screen like a walk in the park. The better alternative is to install Xbox One SmartGlass Beta on the gaming console. To do this, users can opt to use the natively available tool called "Move to Front," but doing so will mean wasting lots of time. The idea is not only to apply personal touch but also to achieve optimal pin placement, allowing for quick launch of games or apps.
Now, it would be a good idea to adjust the pinned items, which, by the way, will be located on a second Home screen on the Xbox One to one's preferences. To create more pins, simply repeat the process. For some users, this same button is referred to as the "Hamburger Key."Ī drop-down menu will pop up and on it, click "Pin to Home," and a pin for a selected game or app will be generated on the Home screen. The next thing to do is press the Menu button on the Xbox controller. This will happen by reciting "Xbox, go Home." The screen panel is then ready to work on.Ĭreate a pin by searching for a favorite game, app, or any other item and then highlight the tile. Another way is to do it hands-free or by ordering the console to pull up the Home screen. To commence the pinning mission, users need only to tap the Xbox key to get to the Home screen. Hence, creating a pin on the screen will give a quick link on user's preferred Xbox functions, features, and contents.