Summary
New dynamic backgrounds were released for the current-generationXboxconsoles, including an Xbox-themed background and aTexas Chain Saw Massacre-themed background. Available onXbox’s Series X and Series S consoles, these highly detailed backdrops have quickly become a fan-favorite customization option.
Xbox’s dynamic backgrounds offer high-quality backdrops for a user’s dashboard. These backgrounds often support a 4K resolution and are not available on older consoles like the Xbox One. They are labeled as “dynamic” because each background’s design moves slightly, creating a sense of a living, breathing backdrop. New, high-profile games often receive their own dynamic background, likeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s backgroundthat released shortly before the game did. Fans will likely be happy to know that new dynamic backgrounds are continuing to be added.
Xbox announced a new dynamic background that shows the Series X and Series S consoles surrounded by water-like particles. The background is visually impressive and is sure to look great on high-resolution TV screens or monitors. Additionally,Texas Chain Saw Massacreannounced its own dynamic background that is now available. It shows a chainsaw sitting on a table with fluttering curtains behind it. Both of these new backgrounds are available for free.
Texas Chainsaw Massacrerolled out a major updatelast month that allowed users to play matches without Leatherface. Before, it was required for one player on the Family team to select Leatherface as a character. The update also rolled out an assortment of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Earlier this year,Xbox also released aDead Space-themed dynamic backgroundthat matches the high bar set by other high-quality Xbox backdrops. This space-themed backdrop is both visually impressive and calming. It features a planet that is viewed from orbit, with its horizon tinted by the sun behind it, creating a serene image.
Although Xbox’s dynamic backgrounds are a hit with fans, not all ofXbox’s design choices with the dashboard have been popular. The company has made some controversial choices, like switching the My Games And Apps button with the Store button, as well as redesigning the dashboard to feature bigger tiles, which can cover up the dynamic backgrounds behind them. However, despite these unpopular changes, the Xbox dashboard is largely seen as a solid user interface that has consistently improved as time goes on.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
