Xbox unveils menu changes, but users are upset: “Wish they would simplify the friggin’ interface.”

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The developers have presented a new user interface (UI) for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. But many gamers complain about the changes and state that they are not satisfied with them. MeinMMO explains to you what is being criticized.

When you start your Xbox Series X, S or Xbox One, you will first be greeted by the console menus. This is where you select your games and apps or switch to the store and buy new products.

Now Microsoft has stated that they want to revise the Xbox menus. The first insiders have been able to use the new interface since September 9th. But many players are not really satisfied with the changes.

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What are these changes? Microsoft is currently distributing a new home interface for Xbox consoles to Xbox insiders. The changes include various layout and design tweaks to make Xbox games and apps easier to find. You can also adjust the settings.

In an interview with the online magazine TheVerge, Ivy Krislov, Senior Product Manager Lead of Xbox Experiences, explains that we still have a lot to learn and want to reach out to users:

We also know that we can always listen and learn how we can make this area even better without making the game experience too fast and familiar. That’s why we’re launching a multi-month series of experiments to learn how to create a more personalized home screen experience and address some of the top trends and fan requests.

Ivy Krislov in an interview with TheVerge

But the first experiments get little positive feedback and the reactions are quite negative. Many users hope that Microsoft really listens to its insiders and will not make various changes.

This is what the new interface for the Xbox consoles should look like.

“It looks extremely cluttered.”

How are the reactions? There is already an extensive thread about the new design on reddit and many gamers are complaining here (via reddit.com). Many consider the new design to be even more confusing than the previous design. For example, a user complains (via reddit.com):

The Store, My Games and Apps, Gamepass… pretty much everything can be accessed from the Xbox button menu. In my opinion there is no reason to have 4 different ways to access the same thing. (…) Just give us more creative control over the dashboard.

Another user is already announcing: “My God, this is maybe the worst version so far. I’m on insider alpha so I’m going to tear it up for the good of all.”

What do the players want? Many Xbox owners want a clearer interface with less content. Another wish is more personalization for the home screen. You want to decide for yourself what content is visible on the “personal” page of the Xbox and what is not.

how do you see it? Do you like the new design or would you prefer a simplified menu and simpler menu? Tell us in the comments!

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