Although we knew Windows 10 would arrive on the Xbox One console later this year, Microsoft revealed during its Gamescom press conference that the new Windows 10–powered interface will begin rolling out in November. But don’t worry, Xbox One owners: the Windows 10 update won’t turn it into a game-playing desktop.
"We won't see people using Excel on the Xbox, but Microsoft is making it easier to port experiences from PC over to Xbox where they make sense," Xbox boss Phil Spencer said back in January.
Not too long ago, there were reports that Microsoft was working to bring full mouse and keyboard support to the Xbox One. Although the console supports keyboard-based input, presumably the company is working to make these peripherals accessible within Xbox One games. That would certainly fit into the company’s plans to bring PC games to the Xbox One.
The new Xbox One dashboard was revealed during E3 2015 back in June. The interface will feature a simplified design and throw out the current tile-based design. As it stands now, the current Xbox One interface is somewhat annoying to navigate, but Microsoft plans to make the Xbox a more enjoyable experience by making the interface more streamlined so that owners can get to their content faster.
To make the Xbox One experience more personal, the free Windows 10 update arriving this fall will also include Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant. Unfortunately, Xbox One owners will need the Kinect to use Cortana, as she accepts verbal commands. So far, there’s no indication that Cortana will be compatible with Xbox One headsets.
In addition to the Windows 10–based interface, the Xbox One will also finally support backward compatibility. Also arriving in November, this update will be free and allow Xbox One gamers to play their older Xbox 360 games on the newer console. Currently, this service is in beta and available to preview members. Compatible titles include Gears of War, Shadow Complex, Mass Effect, Perfect Dark, and more.
What will be interesting to see is how the refreshed Xbox One will play with Windows 10 PCs. The operating system launched last week and allows Xbox One gamers to stream their favorite games to the Windows 10 Xbox app. The console update is expected to bring both the Windows PC and console closer together in regard to cross-platform gameplay.
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