New Customization Options for Xbox Insiders

Hey, so guess what? Starting this week, if you’re an Xbox Insider—lucky you, right?—there’s a whole new vibe coming to how you check out your recently played games and apps on Home. I can’t even remember why I got so into this, but it stuck with me. Feels like they’re really trying to make it a little more "you," like you actually live there or something.

What’s the Deal?

Alright, so they’ve tossed in three new settings. Pretty nifty if you’re the type who gets way too obsessed with organization (not me, no way):

1. Hide System Apps: Sick of system apps hogging the spotlight? You can flick them off, which makes the whole setup look less like a messy list of “look at all these things I have” and more like, “Hey, here’s my favorite stuff.” Or something like that.

2. Pin Favorites to Home: Only three though—keep it tight! But seriously, pin three faves and they’ll be right there, no scrolling like a maniac through everything else. Maybe it’s more for those who get distracted easily, you know?

3. Reduce Tile Count (yeah, coming soon!): If you’re into that minimalist thing. It’s supposed to cut down the visual noise. Imagine just having the essentials—if that’s even a thing with games.

Anyway—hang on, where was I going with this? Oh, right. These options are hitting the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha folks first. It’s like they’re the ones testing out the living room decor before the rest of us see if those wacky yellow curtains were a good idea.

Why Bother?

Some Xbox users kept saying they wanted Home to feel more like their own space. Like, it’s not just about making things pretty but more about just hiding the stuff you don’t even touch anymore. Oh, and there’s less bumping into everything unwanted. Felt kinda honest—dunno why, but it’s almost heartwarming seeing a tech giant listen.

You can spill your thoughts using the Report a Problem thingy or head over to the Xbox Insiders subreddit. Yes, feedback really matters! Shocking, I know.

Be Part of Xbox’s Future

Huge thanks to all the Xbox Insiders. Might sound dramatic, but your thoughts pretty much shape what Xbox becomes. Seriously, it’s like building those sand castles at the beach but in a digital way.

Needing help or wanna throw a few ideas around? Hit up the Xbox Insider subreddit. There are official Xbox folks, mods, and others there to lend a hand. Pro tip: reply to threads before starting your own—let’s not make it chaotic, okay?

Wanna skip the wait and jump into helping shape Xbox? Join the Xbox Insider Program. But quick note, you gotta download the Xbox Insider Hub for your Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or your PC.

For the latest scoop, keep your eyes peeled on Xbox Insider Home. Trust me, you’re gonna want to. Or maybe not. Depends if you’re into that sort of thing.