New Personalization Options for Xbox Insiders’ Home Screen

Sure, let’s dive into how Xbox is shaking things up. So, this week, if you’re part of the exclusive Xbox Insiders club, you’ll spot some new tweaks for the recently played games and apps list on your Home. It’s all about making the Home screen more… you. Yeah, that’s the point. Or at least I think so.

New Tweaks? Yeah, Here They Are.

The list is getting some love with three shiny new settings. They’re all about giving you—ahem—more control. Not sure if you needed more, but here it is anyway:

First up, you can hide system apps. Imagine the clean slate you’ll have! No more clutter. Just your games and stuff you care about. Sweet, right?

Now, about pinning favorites. Just pick up to three of your favorite games or apps and keep them cozy on the list. Pin them like you would your hopes on a lottery ticket. They’ll hang out at the front, waiting for you while you get distracted by other stuff.

Oh, and there’s this thing about reducing tile counts. Sounds fancy. Well, it basically means you can get a minimalist vibe going on. Fewer tiles. More… space? They’re still working on this one, so don’t ask me when it’s coming.

These little nuggets of personalization will pop up for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users first. They’re basically the guinea pigs. I mean, the special testers. Feedback’s gonna help shape the feature, so let your voice be heard—if you feel like it, that is.

Why Bother, Right?

Good question. Apparently, Home needs to feel more like your domain. I guess that’s what you’ve been saying. The idea is simple: your favorite games should stare back at you while the stuff you don’t like just… disappears. Sounds like wishful thinking, doesn’t it?

Anyway, they want your thoughts. Use the Report a Problem thing or chatter away on the Xbox Insiders subreddit. Your opinion is the secret sauce, so they say.

Go Ahead, Shape Xbox’s Destiny!

Big shout-out to the Xbox Insiders for your wisdom. Or maybe it’s just your loud feedback, who knows? Your input drives this whole process. If you’ve got questions, pop over to the Xbox Insider subreddit. Folks there are willing to help out. Just remember to add to existing conversations, rather than starting 500 new ones—keeps things tidy.

For those who aren’t in the inner circle yet, you can join the Xbox Insider Program. It’s a chance to shape the future and get a sneak peek at the new stuff. Download the Xbox Insider Hub if you’re keen.

More tidbits: keep an eye on Xbox Insider Release Notes. They’re kind of like breadcrumbs leading you through this ever-evolving adventure. Funny how things change, right?