Xbox Series X Higher Resolution UI for 4K Screens Enters Testing

The Xbox Series 10 is an impressive slice of hardware, but it shipped with a rather odd limitation – the system's UI is limited to only 1080p (the PS5 on the other hand, runs at a full 4K on appropriate screens). This was likely partly done in name of consistency, as the Xbox I and Xbox Serial 10/S share the same UI, or perhaps Microsoft was just worried well-nigh performance. Either manner, the XSX's menus definitely aren't quite as crispy as they could exist.

Well, it seems that'due south about the change soon, as the latest update for those in the Xbox Insider Alpha ring includes "increased resolution" UI for those playing Xbox Series X on a 4K screen. It seems this characteristic won't be bachelor for Xbox Series Due south. Note, Microsoft isn't actually promising total 4K – in all likeliness, they'll be offering variable resolution in order to maintain performance. That said, I'm guessing it will be pretty shut to 4K, unless the Xbox UI is way less efficient than we thought.

Here are the full notes for the latest Xbox Insider system update:

Dashboard

With today's update, Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders on Xbox Series X consoles connected to a 4K display can brainstorm flighting an increased resolution UI. This change means Home, Guide, and other areas of the UI will be displayed in a higher native resolution for increased sharpness and text readability.

Fixes Implemented

Thanks to the hard piece of work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:

System

Various updates to properly reflect local languages beyond the console.

The above Xbox organization update is available to Xbox Insider Alpha Skip-Caput ring members as of today. No word on when the feature might be available XSX owners – sometimes features have weeks to roll out, sometimes longer.