{"id":116244,"date":"2020-08-02T15:28:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T15:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=438553"},"modified":"2020-08-02T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T15:28:28","slug":"new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/02\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders\/","title":{"rendered":"New Microsoft Store experience coming to Xbox Insiders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Introducing the new Microsoft Store on Xbox <\/li>\n<li>A completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before<\/li>\n<li>Available in beta beginning August 5 for some Xbox Insiders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hello Xbox fans! We\u2019re excited to share something we\u2019ve been working on for a long time: the all-new Microsoft Store on Xbox. Far more than a typical app update, we\u2019ve rebuilt the experience from the ground up to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before. We\u2019re obsessed with getting it right for customers, and we can\u2019t wait for you to see what we\u2019ve been working on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faster<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new Microsoft Store on Xbox is more than twice as fast as before. It launches in under two seconds, and the browse performance is greatly improved \u2013 it\u2019s faster than ever to load pages and find what you need, whether it\u2019s checking out a sale price or watching HD trailers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140729\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>The Microsoft Store on Xbox makes it easier than ever to discover what you\u2019re looking for, whether you want to try out a gaming membership like Xbox Game Pass, find a specific title or DLC, or access an app, movie or TV show. View trailers inline while you search and browse (or turn on autoplay for the most seamless experience), easily see which games your friends are playing, and get information about discounts and offers at a glance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-1.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140730\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-2.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140732\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Easier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to provide an inclusive and intuitive experience for everyone, and we\u2019re committed to making it easier than ever to find your next favorite game, app, movie, or TV show. This starts with a fully redesigned navigation system, allowing you to jump between shopping experiences in a snap or deep dive into something specific.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-3.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Store Expanded Navigation\" class=\"wp-image-140669\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-4.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140733\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>In order to improve ease of use, we\u2019ve revisited and refined a few features and functionalities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With the redesigned search functionality, it\u2019s easier to filter your results.<\/li>\n<li>Guided by your feedback, we rebuilt the Wish List. You can now easily add new games to your Wish List and quickly check your list content (including keeping tabs on any sale pricing for your Wish List items).<\/li>\n<li>The updated shopping cart makes it easier to add items to your cart as well as view the items in your cart before and during purchase.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve also made it easier than ever to shop across four generations of great Xbox content by enabling customers to view pricing while browsing for new Xbox One games and backward compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles, as well as add these games to your Wish List or shopping cart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also been working hard to make sure that the Microsoft Store on Xbox is the best place for families to shop for gaming and entertainment. To help parents ensure that their children are interacting with appropriate content, customers must be signed in to their Xbox account before browsing. Being signed in also helps you have a more personalized experience \u2013 you\u2019ll see content that is more relevant for you. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-140713\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>Similarly, we\u2019ve made improvements to the way content is filtered to align with the family settings applied to child accounts. With this update, we ensure that content rated beyond a user\u2019s content filter level does not appear anywhere in search or browse experiences. This means that a child with content filters set for an 8-year old will not be able to view content in the store that is rated for a teenager, for example. The update also guarantees that content filters are applied even when multiple users are signed in. It also makes it easier for parents or caregivers to grant exceptions to restrictions for particular games, movies, or TV shows they may allow their family members to have access to. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/community\/for-everyone\/responsible-gaming\">here<\/a> to learn more about child accounts and family settings on Xbox.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-1.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-140734\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll see content ratings more clearly surfaced: All trailers start with a consistent ratings pre-roll, ratings information is always clearly shown at the top of game details pages, and persisting age ratings information shows up all the way through the purchase process.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-5.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140735\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/new-microsoft-store-experience-coming-to-xbox-insiders-6.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-140736\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\">[embedded content]<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>If you want a closer look at all of these updates, I walked through them on Major Nelson\u2019s video podcast \u2013 check out the video above and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AZIa7E78-Co?t=1335\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to participate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be rolling this update out gradually, so if you\u2019re an Xbox Insider, you may begin to see the new Microsoft Store on Xbox starting as early as August 5; the experience will be available for more Insiders over time before it rolls out to all users this fall. If you encounter any issues, please submit feedback via Report a problem (hold down the Xbox button on your controller and select Report a problem from the power menu). Please submit feedback under <strong>Category &gt; Apps<\/strong> and <strong>Subcategory &gt; Microsoft Store<\/strong>. If you are not yet an Xbox Insider you can find more about and join the program at <a href=\"https:\/\/insider.xbox.com\/\">Insider.xbox.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking forward to your feedback. The new Microsoft Store on Xbox is just the first of many updates we\u2019re rolling out in the coming weeks, all built to keep the gamer at the center of the entire gaming experience \u2013 stay tuned for more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Introducing the new Microsoft Store on Xbox A completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before Available in beta beginning August 5 for some Xbox Insiders Hello Xbox fans! 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