Microsoft is beginning to check a brand new compact model of its Sport Bar with Xbox Insiders as we speak. Much like the Xbox app on Home windows PCs, the Sport Bar is getting its personal compact mode that’s designed for smaller screens, Home windows-powered handhelds, and even for whenever you’re taking part in on a PC with a controller.
“With Compact Mode enabled, entry to widgets and navigation is simplified to make sure you will get entry to the content material you need as simply as attainable,” explains Oliver Xu, senior product supervisor for Xbox Experiences. “When utilizing a controller, you’ll be able to change between widgets shortly with left and proper bumpers (LB/RB).”
The house widget within the compact Sport Bar permits you to view any current or at present operating video games and you may even stop video games from right here, too — perfect for those who’re utilizing a controller. You may also shortly entry widget choices utilizing a controller and this compact mode or entry the widget retailer to get extra options for the Sport Bar.
Microsoft is testing this new compact mode for the Sport Bar with Xbox Insiders as we speak, and you may signal as much as check it after which allow the brand new mode underneath settings. Microsoft has been regularly bettering its Xbox app on Home windows in current months, together with a compact mode and controller enhancements for navigation and launching video games.
