Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox: Here’s what’s new
Microsoft today announced a major update for Xbox users across the globe. The update comes shortly after the Global Accessibility Awareness Day and it brings a bunch of new accessibility features in the Xbox app and on Xbox’s web-based interface. Also Read — Microsoft is killing Cortana app for Windows: How will this change your experience
“With 427 million players with disabilities across the globe, and nearly 66 percent of gamers sharing they face some kind of barrier when it comes to gaming, Xbox is focused on making games accessible and fun for everyone with new accessibility updates,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post. Also Read — Windows 11 users face problems after installing the latest update: What are they and how to solve them
So, here are all the new accessibility features that will be available to Xbox users across the globe. Also Read — Microsoft to end support for Cortana in Windows as new tools roll out
Improved user experience on Xbox.com
Microsoft says that with the latest update, it is making it easier for users to find new Xbox games. The update on the Microsoft Store on Xbox.com now will allow users to filter and search games based on their accessibility needs and preferences.
It will also enable them to search for games based on their supported language. Xbox.com currently supports over 17 supported languages.
In addition to this, the updated experience will allow users to apply different filters, including 20 accessibility filters like difficulty settings and subtitles, to find their next great game across Console, PC, and Cloud.
New Accessibility Settings on Xbox app on PC
Microsoft has also updated the Xbox app on PC with a new accessibility settings menu that brings two new settings to it. The first is
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