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Microsoft today released press releases inviting all Xbox Insider program members in the PC Gaming Preview channel to test the "Jump back" feature and "Friends" panel to improve the Xbox app experience on handheld devices.
Compact Mode Enhanced
Microsoft introduced Compact Mode for the PC Xbox app last November, providing more browsing space by simplifying the sidebar. Microsoft is now further strengthening Compact Mode. When players are immersed in Compact Mode, the "Jump back" feature allows them to quickly access games recently played on their Windows devices.
"Jump back" will display the 9 games that the player has played recently. After clicking on the game card, the user can directly enter the game center and then enter the game, or right-click or press the menu button on the gamepad to start the game directly through the menu.
Friends Panel Enhanced
In addition to enhancing Compact Mode, Microsoft has also enhanced the "Friends" panel for gamepad players. Players can call it from the sidebar.
Conclusion
These enhancements are expected to improve the Xbox app experience on handheld devices. Players can test the new features by joining the PC Gaming Preview channel of the Xbox Insider program.
Additional Information
Compact Mode Enhanced
Microsoft introduced Compact Mode for the PC Xbox app last November, providing more browsing space by simplifying the sidebar. Microsoft is now further strengthening Compact Mode. When players are immersed in Compact Mode, the "Jump back" feature allows them to quickly access games recently played on their Windows devices.
"Jump back" will display the 9 games that the player has played recently. After clicking on the game card, the user can directly enter the game center and then enter the game, or right-click or press the menu button on the gamepad to start the game directly through the menu.
Friends Panel Enhanced
In addition to enhancing Compact Mode, Microsoft has also enhanced the "Friends" panel for gamepad players. Players can call it from the sidebar.
Conclusion
These enhancements are expected to improve the Xbox app experience on handheld devices. Players can test the new features by joining the PC Gaming Preview channel of the Xbox Insider program.
Additional Information
- The "Jump back" feature will display the last 9 games played from the app.
- Users can click on a game card to go directly to its game hub or right-click or press the menu button on their controller to launch directly into gameplay from the context menu.
- The "Friends" panel can be called from the sidebar and allows players to see their friends list, send messages, and start parties.
