Microsoft has begun testing a higher resolution for Xbox Series X. And if you are an Xbox Insider with Alpha Skip-Ahead access, you now have the option to see the increased resolution for yourself.
As detailed in the Xbox Insider release notes, the new system update now offers the feature to increase the Series X's dashboard when the console is connected to a 4K monitor or TV. "This change means Home, Guide, and other areas of the UI will be displayed in a higher native resolution for increased sharpness and text readability," the Xbox testing team says in the post.
The increased resolution for the Series X dashboard is a nice improvement for the ninth-gen console, which has been running the dashboard UI elements at 1080p since its release last November. However, it's important to keep in mind that the blog post's language suggests that not every part of the Series X dashboard may run in 4K, at least not yet.
A higher resolution dashboard is not the only thing Xbox is testing out in system previews. Last week, the company began testing multiple new features across its Xbox Insiders program for both console and PC. This includes insiders on PC having the option to play Xbox Cloud Gaming directly through the Xbox PC app instead of a web browser, as well as a new night mode on Xbox Series X|S.
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
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As detailed in the Xbox Insider release notes, the new system update now offers the feature to increase the Series X's dashboard when the console is connected to a 4K monitor or TV. "This change means Home, Guide, and other areas of the UI will be displayed in a higher native resolution for increased sharpness and text readability," the Xbox testing team says in the post.
The increased resolution for the Series X dashboard is a nice improvement for the ninth-gen console, which has been running the dashboard UI elements at 1080p since its release last November. However, it's important to keep in mind that the blog post's language suggests that not every part of the Series X dashboard may run in 4K, at least not yet.
A higher resolution dashboard is not the only thing Xbox is testing out in system previews. Last week, the company began testing multiple new features across its Xbox Insiders program for both console and PC. This includes insiders on PC having the option to play Xbox Cloud Gaming directly through the Xbox PC app instead of a web browser, as well as a new night mode on Xbox Series X|S.
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
Continue reading...