Xbox Rolls Out 4 Insider Features, Adding Network Status Indicator

2 articles · Updated · Pure Xbox · May 29

Select Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders began getting four new console features on May 29, with broader public release likely in June or July.
A new upper-right status indicator flags confirmed Xbox service issues and links directly to a status page, giving console users faster visibility when the network goes down.
The update also adds hex-code color selection and a “match my gamerpic” option, plus richer post-update release notes accessible from Home’s top navigation.
Xbox’s Accessories app now shows the connected controller model—including standard, special edition and Elite Series 2—making remapping and settings changes easier.

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