Trending Now - Xbox Series X|S Dashboard Update Introduces New Features

WHO:

Microsoft, Xbox Insiders, Xbox users

WHAT:

Microsoft announced a new set of features for the Xbox Series X|S dashboard.

The number of customizable groups on the Xbox home page is expanded from 2 to 10.

Custom color settings are introduced, allowing users to create unique colors for their console.

Quick Resume feature enhancements allow users to disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis.

Profile badges will now display the five most recently unlocked badges on player profiles.

WHERE:

Xbox Series X|S consoles

WHEN:

The updates are rolling out starting on March 19th, 2026, to Xbox Insiders and will gradually reach all Xbox users in the coming weeks.

Custom colors will be available to all users with the April update in 2026.

WHY:

The updates are based on feedback from Xbox Insiders regarding customization and user experience.

HOW:

Users can manage groups and customize colors through the Xbox settings menu.

Quick Resume settings can be accessed by opening the More options menu on a game tile or through Manage game & add-ons.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Microsoft has announced a new set of features for the Xbox Series X|S dashboard, which will begin rolling out today to Xbox Insiders and reach all users in the coming weeks. The update expands the number of customizable groups on the home page from two to ten, introduces custom color settings for consoles, enhances the Quick Resume feature, and adds profile badges that display the five most recently unlocked achievements. Users can manage these new features through the Xbox settings menu and access Quick Resume settings via the More options menu on game tiles.