Team Xbox is bringing new ways to make Xbox better based on your feedback. This month\u2019s update has brand-new experiences across Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), consoles, PC gaming, and wireless controllers.<\/p>\n
Xbox app on Fire TV now available on Fire TV Stick (1st Gen) and Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen)<\/h2>\n
Earlier in the year, Xbox announced<\/a> a collaboration with Amazon where Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries can play games directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices via cloud gaming, giving people even more choice in how they play their favorite games. Now, alongside the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), the Xbox app on Fire TV is available for customers with a Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) and Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen). This expansion offers players even more choice in how they play their favorite games on devices they already own.<\/p>\n Players will have the opportunity to play current games in the Game Pass Ultimate catalog<\/a>. To get started, download the Xbox app on your eligible Fire TV device via the Amazon Appstore. Once you install and open the app, you\u2019ll be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you\u2019re already an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you\u2019ll have instant access to stream and play any of the hundreds of cloud-enabled titles in the Game Pass Ultimate library.<\/p>\n Not a member yet? You can easily sign up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/a> through the app.<\/p>\n Then, all you have to do is connect a compatible Bluetooth controller and you\u2019re ready to start gaming! The Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, DualSense or DualShock 4 controllers all work seamlessly. Once connected, you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n It\u2019s now easier to get updates when one of your Discord friends is playing, chatting, or streaming. Now you can jump into voice chat with them or watch their stream \u2013 all on your Xbox console, without having to use the Discord app on PC or mobile.<\/p>\n If your Xbox and Discord accounts are linked<\/a>, you can opt-in to have your Discord friends included in your Friends list on the Xbox guide by re-linking your accounts. Once you relink your Xbox profile and Discord account, head to the Friends list of the Xbox guide.<\/p>\n Your Discord friends will show up on the right side under \u201cHappening now\u201d whenever they\u2019re playing a game or chatting in Discord voice.<\/p>\n You can now watch anyone who is streaming directly on your Xbox console when you\u2019re connected to a Discord call or in a voice channel! Are you having an epic moment you want to share? You can stream your gameplay to your Discord friends, too.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Do you want to install all downloads for a game or pick and choose? \u00a0Now, if an Xbox or PC game you\u2019re planning to install on your Xbox console or PC \u2013 via the Xbox app on PC \u2013 has additional features, you can either install it all or customize your download to save download time and space.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Two new customization options are coming to the Xbox controllers: toggle hold and a shortcut to turn off your device.<\/p>\n Toggle hold (coming to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Adaptive Controller) works similarly to the Windows Sticky Keys. This function, when enabled, allows a controller button to be held down just by pressing only once. This feature is great for accessibility where a player may need to press multiple buttons simultaneously. To enable toggle hold, configure your controller in the Xbox Accessories app, choose a profile to configure or create a new one, select the Edit<\/strong> button, and then select the button you want to change.<\/p>\n You can also easily turn off devices once you\u2019re finished using them through a new controller shortcut. With your device turned on and connected to your Xbox console, simply open the Xbox Accessories app, select the More options<\/strong> menu (\u2026<\/strong>) for the device, and then select Turn off device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and all the latest and greatest Xbox-related news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site<\/a>.<\/p>\n We love hearing from the community, whether you have a suggestion for a new feature that you\u2019d like to see added, or you want to give feedback on existing features that could use some improvement. We\u2019re always looking for ways to improve Xbox experiences for players around the world. If you\u2019d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the Xbox Insider Program<\/a> <\/strong>today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One<\/a> <\/strong>or Windows PC<\/a>. Let us know what you think!<\/p>\n<\/div>\nHappening Now \u2013 Find your Discord friends and channels from your Xbox<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nWatch Discord streams on your Xbox console<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nChoose what you want to install for your games \u2013 on your Xbox console or PC<\/h2>\n
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\nHelp shape the future of Xbox<\/h2>\n