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Xbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menu
Publication: The Verge
Author: Tom Warren
Source published: 12/11/2026, 23:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 23:15:14 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft is testing new Xbox customization features starting today, allowing Insiders to rotate dynamic backgrounds, shuffle game libraries, and move the Guide menu to the right side. Eden Marie, the principal software engineering lead, confirmed these changes, which include saving favorite backgrounds and setting automatic rotation schedules. The article notes improvements to disc-to-digital organization but does not specify the impact of these changes on user behavior or sales.
Key points
- Xbox Insiders can now rotate dynamic backgrounds and shuffle through them automatically.
- The Xbox Guide menu can be moved to the right-hand side of the screen.
Context
Microsoft is rolling out new customization options for Xbox consoles to Insiders, allowing users to save favorite dynamic backgrounds and shuffle through them automatically. The ability to move the Xbox Guide menu to the right-hand side is also being tested, with options to set rotation schedules for backgrounds. These changes are part of a broader effort to enhance user experience and personalization on the platform.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026, which describes current testing capabilities rather than long-term impact or user adoption rates. Specific numbers regarding user adoption, sales figures, or detailed statistics on the effectiveness of the new features are not provided in the source.
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