Xbox November 2021 Update Brings New, Improved Features to Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One Consoles, Controllers
The November 2021 Xbox Update has been rolled out by Microsoft and it brings new features and improvements to Xbox Series S/X and Xbox One consoles. The company has added accessibility improvements in the form of new color filters for owners of current-gen consoles as well as new sound settings for all Xbox consoles to improve the user experience while wearing. earphone. Along with improvements to some Xbox controllers and the updated Xbox mobile app, developers will also be able to use the card’s accessibility features for games in the Microsoft Store, according to the company.
In a post detailing the changes included in the November Xbox update, Microsoft stated that it added new and improved color filters to the Xbox Series S/X console to help color-blind or color-blind gamers play previously inaccessible titles. After the update, users will be able to access Setting > Accessibility > Color Filters and choose from three filters: Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia. Unlike some games with such a built-in feature, Microsoft indicates that the effects of the applied color filter will show up across all games, movies, apps, and system-wide menus. Players can also use the guide in Profile & system > Quick Installation to toggle these filters while viewing on the console.
The company also added another accessibility feature that allows game developers to specify accessibility features such as adjustable difficulty, customizable volume controls, color options, and input remapping support their titles. These will show up on the Microsoft Store, the Xbox website, the Xbox Game Pass mobile app, and the Xbox app for Windows PC; More than 325 games including Sea of Thieves and Microsoft Flight Simulator have shown accessibility data, according to Microsoft.
The Xbox update also brings new firmware for the Xbox One Wireless Controller, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. These controllers will now benefit from lower latency, better multi-device connectivity, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), features found on higher-end devices Xbox Series WILL and Xbox Series X remote controll.
Microsoft has also changed the way Xbox Series S/X consoles and Xbox One handle audio, with an option to “Mute speaker sound when headset is attached”. This setting, found under Setting > Additional options, will eliminate the need for gamers to individually change their speaker volume while wearing the headset. Meanwhile, the company also added a Check out the sound and details bottom screen Setting for greater control over volume and output settings.
NS Xbox app for mobile has also been updated with a new link sharing feature that allows gamers to receive links to screenshots and special moments in the game, which can then be shared with anyone on the Web. . Players will also be able to view content on the app based on what’s trending, and view or comment on gameplay snapshots shared by other players. Xbox November Update is available to all Xbox Series S/X and Xbox One consoles, and owners can navigate to Profile & system > Setting > System > Update to make sure they have the latest software installed on their control panel.
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