Xbox One March Update Details

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Microsoft’s major Xbox One system update is scheduled to launch for users sometime within the next week. While details regarding the update have been scarce, a NeoGAF user known as The Flash has posted a full list of what updates are coming to the console via the “Countdown to Titanfall” update.

You can see the full details below.

General changes

Option to disable Kinect hand gestures while watching a video
Kinect gesture and voice command tutorials are in the Kinect settings menu
Ability to choose the value by which volume increases or decreases when using the “Xbox, Volume Up” or Xbox, Volume Down” voice commands
–Settings > TV > Troubleshooting > Audio > Volume change
Optical audio is now supported
NOTE – Some users are currently experiencing issues with this feature
“Resume Games Quickly” is no longer in Beta, the Beta label in settings has been removed

Twitch App

The standby screen for Twitch on Xbox One

Twitch’s video-in-video feature on Xbox One

Twitch streaming via an Xbox One will be enabled in this update
The “Xbox, Broadcast” voice command will begin a Twitch streaming session
–NOTE – using this command during the early access period will only start the Twitch app
As before, you will be able to view Twitch streams that are being broadcasted from other systems i.e. PS4, PC, etc.
Chat is now enabled
–Name color and emoticons included
Viewers can send party invites to Broadcasters
–Broadcasters, in turn, can send invites to viewers in the Chat
Ability to broadcast a full-screen view of the game you’re playing or use an on-screen viewer indicator to keep an eye on how popular your live broadcast is
Ability to archive broadcasts
Ability to set up a notification for when a Favorite begins a broadcast
Earn unique Media Achievements
Xbox LIVE policy moderators will be keeping an eye out for abuse of the Twitch app and have the ability to temporarily or permanently ban players. They can also remove their ability to broadcast over Twitch, without banning them*

Party App

Ability to see what games/apps your party members are using if they are not in the same game as you
“Turn Party Chat On” is turned on by default
Option to send someone a Party invite, Game invite, or Party & Game invite
Option to invite Party to Game

Friends App

On the Dashboard, the Friends App will cycle through the number of friends, favorites, and broadcasters who are currently online
Friends are listed by whoever is currently online
People who are listed as Favorites will show up first and will have a star on the top right side of their gamerpic
An icon in the upper corner of someone’s name within your followers list will show you if you are following them back yet or not. If the icon appears then you are following them back
Ability to see Recent Players
Find Someone is on the top level page
New Menu button options
–Send message
–Invite to Party
–Compare games
–Find someone
–People I’ve blocked
New Profile page options allow you to send game and party invites

Xbox One Controller Update

This is a firmware patch that will allow the Xbox One Headset Adapter to work with your Xbox One Controller
–NOTE – If you already have an Xbox One Headset Adapter, install this update so that you can use it with your compatible headset
A micro-USB cable is needed in order to install this update
To update your Xbox One Controller go to Settings > System > Update controller > Follow instructions > Connect headset adapter > profit??? > Enjoy in-game audio & chat with friends and loved ones

You can check out examples of Twitch on Xbox One in action on the next page.

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