Summary
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox November Update is coming soon, bringing a new Compact Mode for Windows players, Japanese support for virtual keyboards on consoles, a new tool to repair games, and other tweaks.Microsoft is constantly updating its Xbox servicesto bring gamers a better experience, and this upcoming change will be significant.
Originally released around three years ago,Xbox Series X/S consoles have sold over 21 million unitsso far. While they are the backbone of the Xbox brand, Microsoft is also focused on streaming and PC gaming, and this new update reflects that.
According toXbox’s new announcement, the November Update will bring the Compact Mode, a new feature that will enhance the gaming experience of players using Windows systems. Compact Mode will be compatible with all Windows devices, including handhelds like the popular Asus ROG Ally, and will make the UI ofXboxgaming more compact, as the sidebar will collapse into icons while using the devices. PC gamers will also gain access to the Gaming Services Repair Tool, which will correct problems with missing content and fix issues for gamers using the Xbox app on PC. The other significant change will see the inclusion of Japanese language support for physical and virtual keyboards, which were unavailable until now. After it’s implemented, players will be easily able to change between different keyboard options in the “Language & location” section.
Major Xbox November Update Changes
Other minor updates include changes in notifications and banners, making it easier for users to know when some of thebest games available for Xbox Game Passwill be released, for example. A new console-specific change is that wishlisted games that become a part of Xbox Free Play Days will be informed to gamers via notifications. Finally, Microsoft will also offer phone authentication for people who want to redeem rewards using their console.
Aside from these updates, plenty of new games are coming to Xbox next year. So far, it seems that2024 will be packed with Xbox Series X/S releases, such asPersona 3 Reload, andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, both of which will be available on Game Pass on day one. Other already confirmed titles includeTekken 8,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, andSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, for example.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
