We got our first taste of Dynamic Backgrounds back in August when Microsoft revealed they would be part of a revamped Xbox user interface, and now they have been confirmed to be next-gen exclusive.
Speaking in the official Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S walkthrough video, principal program manager Harrison Hoffman talked a little more about this moving background feature:
"So, this is exclusive to Xbox Series X and S, these are our new dynamic backgrounds here. We have one for each colour that you can pick on the system, and we're hoping to add more in the future too."
As detailed in the video, these Dynamic Backgrounds adopt a wave-like animation adding a little more vibrancy and life to the dashboard, so while they're not a major feature, they're certainly nice to have!
Interestingly, some Xbox Insiders noticed earlier this week that Dynamic Backgrounds had begun to appear as an option on Xbox One but were not selectable, with this video now suggesting their addition was an error.
Will you be making use of Dynamic Backgrounds on Xbox Series X|S? Let us know below.
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I agree. Love my dynamic themes on the ol' PS4. Glad to see them here at long last.
I do like these, although they're a bit basic. Looking more forward to future versions.
@graysoncharles I agree, however, I myself would love it if Microsoft would allow us to hide about 90% of the icons that litter the screen. I have some awesome achievement backgrounds I'd rather see then my last played games or recent apps etc.
A small feature but one most welcome. Even something simple moving like these adds a nice feel to the dash.
This will be pretty cool & a fun addition to the dashboard.
@Bloodborne75 some form of unlockable backgrounds would be great.
Cool I guess but I am still planning on holding off on getting a Series X for a while. I am going to wait until the expandable storage gets a bit cheaper, my One X should be fine for a while as I wait for the Series X lineup to get stronger.
I'm enjoying my Darth Vader background. Quick jaunt to the homescreen, look at Vader, game on. I dont really wanna hangout, looking at the home screen. Even on the ps4, I just use the cyberpunk theme. Nothing fancy, just a dash of futuristic flair. GAWTDAMN, I can't wait for cyberpunk to release. I'm not putting it on a pedestal. Im tempering my enthusiasm. It's not the next game, to end all games. I'm just looking forward to walking/driving around NightCity.
Yeah I like this a lot. Gives me flashbacks to the 360 days
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