Key Takeaways
1. Enhanced Home Group Customization: Users can now create up to 10 Home groups, a significant increase from the previous limit of 2, with improved group management.
2. Custom Console Colors: Xbox Insiders can customize console colors using sliders for specific shades and accents, with the last used color remembered by the system.
3. Flexible Quick Resume Options: Players can turn off Quick Resume for specific games that may not perform well after being inactive for a while.
4. Profile Badges Visibility: Profile badges will be more visible in the Guide, showing the five most recently unlocked badges for easier milestone recognition.
5. Gradual Rollout: The new features are initially available to a select group of Xbox Insiders before being rolled out to a wider audience.
Microsoft has begun testing new customization features for the Xbox Series S/X console with a group of Xbox Insiders. This includes additional Home groups, user color options, controls for Quick Resume, and visibility of profile badges in the Guide. The announcement was made on March 18, 2026, and these features will be available to a select group of Insiders initially before being rolled out to a wider audience later.
Enhanced Home Group Customization
The most notable change in this update is the significant increase in Home group customization. Now, Xbox users can create up to 10 groups on the Home screen, a big jump from the previous limit of just 2. Microsoft has also streamlined group management, making it as easy as rearranging games on the Home screen. In the My Games & Apps section, the company has improved the process of pinning groups and checking which ones are already included.
Custom Console Colors
Another exciting addition is the ability to customize console colors, allowing users to go beyond the standard color presets. Xbox Insiders can now use sliders to choose specific colors and shades, which can also serve as accents within the Guide. If users prefer not to have the accent, they can disable it in Settings > General > Personalization > Customize the guide. Microsoft noted that it will remember the last custom color used, even if a user switches back to a default system color. Initially, these custom colors will be visible to other Insiders before being available to everyone in the April update.
Flexible Quick Resume Options
The update introduces a more adaptable Quick Resume feature. Players can now turn off Quick Resume for specific games, particularly those that may not function well after being inactive for a long time. Users can find this setting in the More options menu on a game tile within the Quick Resume group or by navigating to Manage game and add-ons.
Profile Badges Visibility
Additionally, Microsoft is making profile badges more noticeable in the Guide. When players view a profile, they will now see the five most recently unlocked badges, making it easier to recognize milestones while exploring Xbox profiles.