Starting today, select Alpha Skip-Ahead XBOX Insiders can start testing the latest updates coming to XBOX consoles, bringing more ways to make your console feel more like yours and easier ways to stay informed. This latest update adds more personalization with expanded color options, on-screen controller visibility, easier access to ‘What’s New’ after updates, and XBOX Service status on console.

These features will roll out to more Insiders over time, with broader availability coming to all players later. We’re excited to hear what you think, and we’ll continue to keep bringing you more of the features you’ve been asking for.

See Your Controller, On Screen

The XBOX Accessories app now shows an image of the specific XBOX controller you have connected, including most XBOX Wireless Controllers with a Share button. Whether you’re using a supported standard or special edition XBOX Wireless Controller, or an XBOX Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, it’s easier to confirm you’ve got the right one selected, especially when you’re remapping buttons or adjusting settings to fine-tune your set up.

Personalize Your Experience with More Color Options

Inspired by your feedback, we’re expanding how you can make your console truly yours. You’ll soon be able to enter a specific hex color code for precise color selection or use the new “match my gamerpic” option to pull a color directly from your gamerpic. Once you’ve picked your color, you can preview how it carries across your console, making it easier to see exactly how your look comes together before you set it.

Find “What’s New” After an Update

After your console updates, you can now quickly access the latest release notes directly from Home’s top navigation to easily see what’s new and explore new features. We’ve also improved the release notes themselves, adding more details about new features, changes, and major bug fixes. XBOX Insiders will be linked directly to release notes specific to their update preview ring in the XBOX Insider Hub app, so you know exactly what’s new for you.

Check XBOX Service Status on Console

Now you can stay informed without leaving your console. When there’s a confirmed XBOX service issue, a new indicator will appear on the upper-right corner of the screen so you can quickly see what’s going on. From there, you can jump straight to a status page with the latest updates on what’s affected and when things are expected to be back up and running, no need to check other sites or social channels.

How to Get XBOX Insider Support and Share Your Feedback

We also want to thank all the XBOX Insiders for the feedback you share with us.

We recently launched XBOX Player Voice, a new place to collect your feedback and make it more visible. When you submit feedback, teams review and organize it so it can be understood and considered alongside other work. In some cases, ideas will move forward. In others, they may take longer to implement or may not be something we can act on. When there are meaningful updates, we’ll share them. Visit aka.ms/XBOXplayervoice to share what you think.

If you’re an XBOX Insider looking for support, please join our community on the XBOX Insider subreddit. Official XBOX staff, moderators, and fellow XBOX Insiders are there to help. We recommend adding to threads with the same topic before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can!

If you aren’t part of the XBOX Insider Program yet and want to help create the future of XBOX and get early access to new features, join the Program today by downloading the XBOX Insider Hub for XBOX Series X|S & XBOX One or Windows PC. For more information on the XBOX Insider Program, follow us on Twitter at @XBOXInsider and keep an eye on this blog for all the latest news.

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