A current YouTube video from High Gear has probably given us our first glimpse on the subsequent Xbox dashboard and it appears to be like like it will be an ideal match for cell units.
As noticed by VGC, the unfamiliar UI seems in a video concerning the Verne robotaxi, an upcoming autonomous electrical automobile from a brand new firm based by Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac. It’s only seen for just a few moments and seems on the automobile’s 43-inch show. You may see it for your self beneath.
All of it appears to be like a bit bit just like the interface of a video streaming service, with massive panels that show the titles of video games alongside some primary cowl artwork. Within the video, we see The Finals, Fortnite, and Halo Infinite all seen on the show. There’s additionally a variety of the identical info and buttons that you’d discover on the present Xbox dashboard, together with a abstract of your achievements, the choice to renew your most just lately performed recreation, and the power to view challenges.
It’s not solely clear whether or not this has all been designed particularly for the automobile, or if it is going to be a part of an upcoming replace rolling out to everybody. There’s additionally an opportunity that it may very well be a separate model of the interface designed for particular units, reminiscent of vehicles, cell phones, or perhaps a potential handheld video games console.
Rumors of a devoted Xbox handheld have been swirling for months now, with some predicting that it might have been revealed on the Xbox Video games Showcase on June 9. Though this didn’t occur in the long run, Xbox head Phil Spencer has nonetheless been very clear that he thinks the corporate ought to have a handheld console. He has additionally shot down the concept any handheld system could be a streaming-only peripheral just like the PlayStation Portal, stating that native video games are “actually necessary”.
We’ll have to attend and see whether or not this seems to be an early signal of what’s to return. That is purely speculative, however we actually would not be stunned if a handheld console with this UI, or one thing very comparable, is revealed within the coming months.