{"id":71897,"date":"2026-04-30T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/april-xbox-update-customize-your-console-manually-add-your-favorite-games-on-pc-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:30:00","slug":"april-xbox-update-customize-your-console-manually-add-your-favorite-games-on-pc-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/april-xbox-update-customize-your-console-manually-add-your-favorite-games-on-pc-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><article id=\"single-220766\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"post-tags__list\"><li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/announcements\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Announcements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1777566600\">April 30, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"h2\">April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\"><ul class=\"post-header__author__list\"><li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Dean Shimabukuro, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Services Marketing<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n\n\t\n\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-wysiwyg\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\">\n\t\t<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--post flex-basis-25\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"column__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card has-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph --><strong><a id=\"#consoleupdates\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#consoleupdates\">Console Updates<\/a><\/strong>: More Groups on Home, Custom Color, Quick Resume Settings, Play History Update, User Selected Resolution and Network Quality Indicator, and Game Save Sync Indicator in Game Card.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#pcupdates\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#pcupdates\">PC Updates<\/a><\/strong>: Manually Add a Game or App to Xbox Library, Pin Your Favorite Games, Gamepad Cursor, Reposition Notifications on Game Bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#mobileappupdates\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#mobileappupdates\">Mobile App Updates<\/a><\/strong>: Wishlist Alerts Available in the Xbox Mobile App.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#ROG-Xbox-Ally-Updates\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#ROG-Xbox-Ally-Updates\">ROG Xbox Ally Updates<\/a><\/strong>: Auto SR now in preview with Xbox Insiders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#Rewards-with-Xbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#Rewards-with-Xbox\">Rewards with Xbox<\/a><\/strong>: Microsoft Rewards Total Prize Drop sweepstakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#In-Case-You-Missed-It\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#In-Case-You-Missed-It\">In Case You Missed It<\/a><\/strong>: New dynamic backgrounds for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Invincible VS, Kiln, and Overwatch.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#Game-Additions\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#Game-Additions\">Game Additions<\/a><\/strong>: Handheld Compatibility Program, Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream Your Own Game, and Mouse, Keyboard &amp; Touch Controls.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p id=\"top\">We\u2019re continuing to give you more control in your gaming experience, bringing you more customization options across console, PC, and more. On console, you can now <strong>pin more Groups to Home<\/strong>, <strong>customize colors<\/strong>, and <strong>disable Quick Resume Settings <\/strong>on a per-game basis. There\u2019s also a new <strong>Play History tab<\/strong> in My games &amp; apps, along with additional <strong>user selected resolution<\/strong> options and a <strong>network quality indicator<\/strong> to help improve stream quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On PC, you can now <strong>manually add your favorite games to your Xbox library<\/strong> and <strong>pin up to three of your favorites <\/strong>to Home. Additionally, <strong>Gamepad cursor<\/strong> allows for more interaction with your controller, and you can <strong>reposition where notifications show up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also bringing updates for notifications to the <strong>Xbox Mobile app<\/strong>, rolling out Auto SR in preview for Xbox Insiders on<strong> the ROG Xbox Ally X<\/strong>, and introducing a sweepstakes through <strong>Rewards with Xbox<\/strong>. In case you missed it, check out the new dynamic backgrounds on Xbox Series X|S consoles for <strong><em>Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Invincible VS<\/em>,<\/strong> <strong><em>Kiln,<\/em> and <em>Overwatch<\/em><\/strong>. Read all about these exciting updates and new game additions, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3b96adc8e5c793d1aaee8b006207f981\" id=\"consoleupdates\"><strong>Console Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Console Features - April 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ap6rFk0D7CU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27e55aead60f90597a99467f90fcd85e\">More Groups on Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d091d4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d091d4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/More-groups-on-Home-e4ec65657104850977c1.jpg\" alt=\"More Groups on Home Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/More-groups-on-Home-e4ec65657104850977c1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/More-groups-on-Home-e4ec65657104850977c1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/More-groups-on-Home-e4ec65657104850977c1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/More-groups-on-Home-e4ec65657104850977c1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/03\/25\/march-2026-xbox-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Last month,<\/a> we introduced several highly requested console updates to Xbox Insider preview. Today, these are available to all players. We\u2019ve heard that you want more ways to customize your Home experience, and with this update, you can now add up to ten groups (up from two), giving you more flexibility to organize your games and apps exactly how you want..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also made group management simpler and more consistent. Reordering groups now <a>uses<\/a> the same familiar experience as moving games on Home. Pinning groups is easier too, with clearer indicators in <strong>My Games &amp; Apps,<\/strong> so you can quickly see which groups are already added and jump straight into customizing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc508a36a688b5a53633892868d36ff7\">Custom Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d09a0e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d09a0e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Custom-User-Color-1a96376daf06d699ca2c.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Color Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Custom-User-Color-1a96376daf06d699ca2c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Custom-User-Color-1a96376daf06d699ca2c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Custom-User-Color-1a96376daf06d699ca2c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Custom-User-Color-1a96376daf06d699ca2c-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalization and self-expression matter, and your console experience should be <em>yours<\/em>. That\u2019s why we\u2019re introducing <strong>custom colors<\/strong>, giving you more freedom beyond our existing color options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now create a color that\u2019s uniquely yours using sliders to dial in the exact hue and shade you want. Once selected, you\u2019ll see subtle touches of your color throughout the console, including a light accent in the Guide. If you prefer a cleaner look, you can turn that off anytime in<br><strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Personalization &gt; Customize the guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep everything clear and readable, we\u2019ve added a few helpful guardrails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you switch back to a system color, your last custom color will be saved so you can easily come back to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb929a7a303cd91d0b5681117181c148\">Quick Resume Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d09e5d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d09e5d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Quick-Resume-Settings-e041c79397655928430e.jpg\" alt=\"Quick Resume Settings Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Quick-Resume-Settings-e041c79397655928430e.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Quick-Resume-Settings-e041c79397655928430e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Quick-Resume-Settings-e041c79397655928430e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Quick-Resume-Settings-e041c79397655928430e-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Resume continues to be one of the most loved features on Xbox, and we\u2019ve heard your feedback around performance after long periods of inactivity or with games that rely heavily on online connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this update, you can now disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis, so games always launch fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find this option by opening <strong>More options<\/strong> on a game tile in the <strong>Quick Resume group<\/strong> and selecting <strong>Manage Quick Resume<\/strong>, or by going to any game tile and choosing<br><strong>Manage game and add-ons &gt; Quick Resume settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f843065d5ceca92714ca7e8cff59982f\">Play History Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0a25b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0a25b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PlayHistory-ab92655a1d19acab6888.jpg\" alt=\"Play History Update Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PlayHistory-ab92655a1d19acab6888.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PlayHistory-ab92655a1d19acab6888-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PlayHistory-ab92655a1d19acab6888-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PlayHistory-ab92655a1d19acab6888-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re updating the Play History experience on console to make it easier to find, scan, and use \u2013 wherever you\u2019re coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this release, a new <strong>Play History tab<\/strong> in <strong>My games &amp; apps<\/strong>, gives you a dedicated entry point without needing to navigate back to Home. We\u2019ve also introduced a horizontal layout with clearer grouping by recency, making it faster to pick up where you left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is an easy-to-browse Play History experience across devices that keeps your recent gameplay front and center, right where you expect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e85a4fc817a0d73c09cc6de3cd72e32a\">User Selected Resolution and Network Quality Indicator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0a68b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0a68b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Streaming-5029190a9fbf84c13c12.jpg\" alt=\"Streaming Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Streaming-5029190a9fbf84c13c12.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Streaming-5029190a9fbf84c13c12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Streaming-5029190a9fbf84c13c12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Streaming-5029190a9fbf84c13c12-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve updated settings to make it easier for you to understand and control your streaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this update, we\u2019ve added <strong>User Selected Resolution (USR)<\/strong> and a <strong>Network Quality Indicator (NQI)<\/strong> to improve transparency and control around your streaming quality. Before you start streaming, you can now choose your preferred resolution in <strong>Console Settings &gt; Cloud Settings<\/strong>, giving you more control over how your games look and perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re streaming, <strong>NQI<\/strong> provides lightweight, real-time visibility into your network\u2019s health, helping you better understand how your connection may be impacting gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates are all about putting clearer information and better control in your hands, so you can play with more confidence. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32204bd98f45615591997448d6ba52a8\" id=\"pcupdates\"><strong>PC Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a35443ecb72011cf88f65e83fa21b048\">Manually Add a Game or App to Xbox Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0ab49\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0ab49\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Combined-Add-an-app-1-JPG-ae4da3719d1d6bbd0962.jpg\" alt=\"Manually Add a Game or App to Xbox Library Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Combined-Add-an-app-1-JPG-ae4da3719d1d6bbd0962.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Combined-Add-an-app-1-JPG-ae4da3719d1d6bbd0962-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Combined-Add-an-app-1-JPG-ae4da3719d1d6bbd0962-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Combined-Add-an-app-1-JPG-ae4da3719d1d6bbd0962-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re making it easier to keep everything you play in one place. With this update, you can use the Xbox PC app on handheld devices to manually add any installed game or app to your Xbox library. No matter where it was installed or which storefront it came from, you can now centralize all your games and apps in a single library and launch it all from one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also in control of how these titles look and behave in your library. Customize names, icons, and launch options to match how you play. For advanced setups, you can add mod parameters or special launch commands directly through the app. It\u2019s all about giving you a cleaner, more flexible library \u2013 on your terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-290a7f4cff879e8a9a6b8d8567ff8629\">Pin Your Favorite Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0af07\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0af07\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2.-Pin-MRU-1-cba51d284e02583c8afd.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Your Favorite Games Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2.-Pin-MRU-1-cba51d284e02583c8afd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2.-Pin-MRU-1-cba51d284e02583c8afd-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2.-Pin-MRU-1-cba51d284e02583c8afd-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2.-Pin-MRU-1-cba51d284e02583c8afd-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you\u2019re looking for more ways to personalize your Home experience and get to the games you love faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this update, you can now pin up to three games to your <strong>Jump back in<\/strong> or <strong>Most Recent<\/strong> list, keeping your favorite titles right at the front for quick access on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds. This works across installed games, cloud games, and other supported titles, so the games you care about most are always within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinning is simple, just right click any game in <strong>Jump back in<\/strong> or <strong>Most Recent<\/strong> and select <strong>\u201cPin to this list.\u201d<\/strong> The pinned game moves to the front and stays there until you decide to unpin it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07547c0238f623777a1041db68f875ee\">Gamepad Cursor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0b316\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0b316\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/GamepadCursor-JPG-f2928e3bdd815190b4d9.jpg\" alt=\"Gamepad Cursor Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/GamepadCursor-JPG-f2928e3bdd815190b4d9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/GamepadCursor-JPG-f2928e3bdd815190b4d9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/GamepadCursor-JPG-f2928e3bdd815190b4d9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/GamepadCursor-JPG-f2928e3bdd815190b4d9-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re making it easier to navigate apps that weren\u2019t designed with controllers in mind. Gamepad cursor turns your gamepad into a mouse, giving you a \u2011controller driven pointer so you can interact with apps that aren\u2019t optimized for controller input. You can now use any controller to move a cursor using the left <a>stick,<\/a> no mouse required. This lets you interact with apps and screens that previously needed a mouse or touchscreen, right from your controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s especially helpful in scenarios like switching songs in Spotify, adjusting Discord chats, or anytime you don\u2019t have access to a mouse or touchscreen. Just pick up your controller and keep going \u2013 no extra hardware <a>needed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To turn it on, sign into <strong>Game Bar<\/strong>, open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> widget, then go to<br><strong>More <a>settings<\/a> &gt; General<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6517061b31921381d3b74aa7d053d346\">Reposition Notifications on Game Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0b6ff\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0b6ff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PCnotifications-JPG-eab38a821c1077c91635.jpg\" alt=\"Reposition Notifications Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PCnotifications-JPG-eab38a821c1077c91635.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PCnotifications-JPG-eab38a821c1077c91635-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PCnotifications-JPG-eab38a821c1077c91635-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PCnotifications-JPG-eab38a821c1077c91635-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re giving you more control over how notifications show up while you play. With this update, you can choose where Xbox notifications appear on your screen. Just open <strong>Game Bar<\/strong>, head to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> widget, and select <strong>More settings<\/strong>. From the <strong>General<\/strong> tab, you can pick the notification placement that works best for your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a change that puts the experience more in your hands, so notifications stay visible, helpful, and out of the way of your gaming experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-308c3bb3abf32b950c3c56cd6d245dc9\" id=\"mobileappupdates\"><strong>Mobile App Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-753b50857baa19f0146815e4e951fa96\">Wishlist Alerts Available in the Xbox Mobile App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0bb6d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0bb6d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2603-Wishlist_Xbox-Wire-Post-e8e560772fa708e8348a.jpg\" alt=\"Wishlist Alerts Available in the Xbox Mobile App Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2603-Wishlist_Xbox-Wire-Post-e8e560772fa708e8348a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2603-Wishlist_Xbox-Wire-Post-e8e560772fa708e8348a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2603-Wishlist_Xbox-Wire-Post-e8e560772fa708e8348a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2603-Wishlist_Xbox-Wire-Post-e8e560772fa708e8348a-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying on top of the games you care about just got a whole lot easier. The Xbox mobile app now lets you know the moment something changes with the titles on your wishlist. If a game goes on sale, enters Game Pass, or becomes available for preorder, you\u2019ll receive a heads up right in your app Inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each message highlights the game and exactly what\u2019s new, and with a single tap you can jump straight to the game\u2019s product page where you can buy, install, preorder, or connect to remote play. It\u2019s a simple way to keep you in the loop, right when it matters most. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b9c5034247064d52f733f777cc40365b\" id=\"ROG-Xbox-Ally-Updates\"><strong>ROG Xbox Ally Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37e2fe345cda506a15d9a2c4c41fea9c\">Docking Improvements and Other Enhancements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0bf5f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0bf5f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ROG_FINAL_no-guns-JPG-3c2bcd603c2bf170f6d0.jpg\" alt=\"ROG Ally Updates Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-220915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ROG_FINAL_no-guns-JPG-3c2bcd603c2bf170f6d0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ROG_FINAL_no-guns-JPG-3c2bcd603c2bf170f6d0-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ROG_FINAL_no-guns-JPG-3c2bcd603c2bf170f6d0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/ROG_FINAL_no-guns-JPG-3c2bcd603c2bf170f6d0-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve just released updates for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X that enhance the experience when devices are docked to an external TV or other display. You can also now enjoy super wideband stereo voice with headsets that support LE Audio and Enhanced Vibration. In addition, Ally and Ally X devices now support the \u201cmanually add a game or app to Xbox library\u201d and \u201cGamepad cursor\u201d PC features earlier in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also happy to give Xbox Insiders the opportunity to help us test and refine Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) on the ROG Xbox Ally X for docked play. When playing on external monitors or TVs, Auto SR aims to make games look sharper and play smoother without impacting performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/rog-xbox-ally-update-docking-library-vibration-auto-sr\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/rog-xbox-ally-update-docking-library-vibration-auto-sr\/\">Check out this Xbox Wire post for more details on the various new features available!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-727e49874abea46f8589e7ec89cdede2\" id=\"Rewards-with-Xbox\"><strong>Rewards with Xbox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b922370e89be65f404ad3aa6d385bbe4\">Microsoft Rewards $2,000,000 USD Total Prize Drop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0c3e7\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0c3e7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-Rewards-Sweeps-1920x1080-1-10c4b7ba9dde21bcd43f.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Rewards Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-Rewards-Sweeps-1920x1080-1-10c4b7ba9dde21bcd43f.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-Rewards-Sweeps-1920x1080-1-10c4b7ba9dde21bcd43f-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-Rewards-Sweeps-1920x1080-1-10c4b7ba9dde21bcd43f-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-Rewards-Sweeps-1920x1080-1-10c4b7ba9dde21bcd43f-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re bringing even more Rewards your way. Now through May 21, you can enter the Microsoft Rewards Total Prize Drop for a chance to win $1,000,000 USD cash, a Mercedes-Benz, Xbox Gift Cards, or thousands of instant prices. Terms apply.* <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/win\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/win\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claim your free entry here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e93ce8092316271dd267bf84524db506\" id=\"In-Case-You-Missed-It\"><strong>In Case You Missed It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88059fb69f3e9de3399800051169831c\">Xbox Console \u2013 Dynamic Backgrounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0c828\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0c828\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Kiln_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-aeda94094b2347f9c418.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Console \u2013 Dynamic Backgrounds Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Kiln_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-aeda94094b2347f9c418.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Kiln_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-aeda94094b2347f9c418-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Kiln_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-aeda94094b2347f9c418-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Kiln_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-aeda94094b2347f9c418-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Invincible VS, Kiln,<\/em> and <em>Overwatch<\/em> introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing you to customize your console to celebrate these games. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dad63cdc5dc4f0d15c47b3c512d5a58e\" id=\"Game-Additions\"><strong>Game Additions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cdbfcfbc030aeea4d634159f9aa9b9f\">Handheld Compatibility Program \u2013 Optimizing Play for Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/handhelds\/handheld-compatibility\">Handheld Compatibility Program<\/a> makes it easier for you to identify which games are optimized for handheld play. This update is now visible on product detail pages across select Windows devices and featured in the handheld compatible channel on Home on supported Windows handhelds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the following gameswere added to the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Hades II <\/em>(Handheld Optimized)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Invincible VS <\/em>(Mostly Compatible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kiln <\/em>(Handheld Optimized)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mouse: P.I. For Hire <\/em>(Handheld Optimized)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore all available optimized games <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse\/handheld-optimized\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a1baf1e1933a535f282c01bb8402cdd\">Xbox Play Anywhere \u2013 Buy Once, Play Anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0ce84\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0ce84\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-XPA-Social-APRIL_1920x1080-6aafd20418342b2e11f2.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-XPA-Social-APRIL_1920x1080-6aafd20418342b2e11f2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-XPA-Social-APRIL_1920x1080-6aafd20418342b2e11f2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-XPA-Social-APRIL_1920x1080-6aafd20418342b2e11f2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-XPA-Social-APRIL_1920x1080-6aafd20418342b2e11f2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1,500 games now support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/xbox-play-anywhere\">Xbox Play Anywhere<\/a>, making it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds for Xbox Play Anywhere games you own at no extra cost to you. Jump into games like <em>Absolum <\/em>and <em>Screamer <\/em>now. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any supported device and pick up right where you left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in March:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>1 CatLine<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A Winding Path<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Absolum<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Airplane Flight Simulator : Combat Zone<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Around The World in 80 Days: Hidden Objects<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Avenue Escape<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Basketball Classics<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>BubbleMonsters<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Car Dealer Simulator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>ChildStory<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cowboy Kart<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cryptical Path<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cubic Figures<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Defending Camelot \u2013 Tower Defense Action<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Easy Delivery Co.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Extra Coin<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hidden Cats in Spooky Village<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hole Digging Master<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hoof and Seek<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>John Fart : Text-iverse of Crazyness<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Machine Gun Fury<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth &amp; Machine<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Messy Up<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Minishoot\u2019 Adventures<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Musical Memory: Cats Matching Band<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Nekomimi Days ~365 Days with You~<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Nordic Ashes: The Complete Saga<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>No-Skin<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Only Up Rush<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00d6oo<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Order 13<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Overthrown<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Party Club<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Planet of Lana II<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Screamer<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Shalnor: Silverwind Saga 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Silver Bullet<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Super Meat Boy 3D<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Technotopia<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Legacy of Griselda<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Thomas &amp; Friends: Wonders of Sodor<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Trash Goblin<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ultimate General: Civil War<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Unmourned<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Voidwrought<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Wellmonts Case<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wild West Legacy<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse?PlayWith=XboxPlayAnywhere\">full list of available games<\/a>\u00a0that players can enjoy anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xbox-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-823db973209e924d94b3bdf5c9be971d\">Stream Your Own Game \u2013 Over 1,000 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69f3e73d0da86\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3e73d0da86\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-SYOG-Social_SYOG_APRIL_1920x1080-2e607d8df0312ea428cc.jpg\" alt=\"Stream Your Own Game Asset\" class=\"wp-image-220778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-SYOG-Social_SYOG_APRIL_1920x1080-2e607d8df0312ea428cc.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-SYOG-Social_SYOG_APRIL_1920x1080-2e607d8df0312ea428cc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-SYOG-Social_SYOG_APRIL_1920x1080-2e607d8df0312ea428cc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/FY26-SYOG-Social_SYOG_APRIL_1920x1080-2e607d8df0312ea428cc-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re continuing to grow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">Stream your own game collection<\/a> in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can now stream from a library of 1000+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like <em>Hades II <\/em>and<em>Mouse: P.I. for Hire<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play \u2013 wherever you may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recently added<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Aphelion<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bus Bound<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Children of Zodiarcs<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dragon Blaze<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hades II<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Invincible VS<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lost Ember: Rekindled Edition<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mouse: P.I. for Hire<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>MotoGP 26<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>My Life: Farm Vet<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>over the hill<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>People of Note<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Replaced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Snaky Snakes<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>South of Midnight \u2013 Digital Extras<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Asia<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stacky Dash<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tiny Bookshop<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Warframe<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wild West: Hidden Objects<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">here<\/a>. For more information on Stream your own game,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/11\/20\/stream-your-own-game-xbox-cloud-gaming-beta\/\">learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xbox Adds More Games for Mouse &amp; Keyboard and Touch Controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xbox supports wired USB <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/05\/15\/xbox-may-update-2024\/\">mice and keyboards<\/a> for navigation in select games and apps, as well as across Xbox and Windows devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For players enjoying Xbox games on mobile, Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/02\/14\/xbox-february-update-rolls-out-2024\/\">touch controls<\/a> deliver a controller-free experience for hundreds of titles. Today, there are 190+ games with mouse and keyboard support active on cloud and 260+ games with touch controls available on cloud, giving you more ways to play than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some games even provide custom control overlays or render their own touch layouts, creating a tailored experience for each title\u2019s unique gameplay. Learn how to set up and customize your touch controls <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/games-apps\/cloud-gaming\/use-touch-controls\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the latest titles added this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Kiln<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mouse and keyboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Amazing Maze<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dragonkin: The Banished<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Easy Delivery Co.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Super Meat Boy 3D<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sword and Fairy Together Forever<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For support on setting up devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/hardware-network\/accessories\/mouse-keyboard\">see here<\/a> for more details. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xbox-primary-color has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-aa6dfc038ed4b441d0bad467fd0cd43b\"><strong>Help Shape the Future of Xbox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/\">the official Xbox Support site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love hearing from the community, whether it\u2019s a new feature idea or feedback on something we can improve upon. Xbox is always evolving, and your input helps shape what\u2019s next. If you\u2019d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/account-profile\/manage-account\/xbox-insider-program\">Xbox Insider Program<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/xbox-insider-bundle\/9p8qtp44njgb\">Xbox Series X|S &amp; Xbox One<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9PLDPG46G47Z?hl=en-us&amp;gl=US\">Windows PC<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/04\/30\/april-xbox-update-2026\/#top\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy gaming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\">*No Purchase Necessary. Instant Win and Sweepstakes: Ends 5\/21\/26 at 11:59:59 PM PT. Must be age of majority to enter. 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