Microsoft Tests 1440p Xbox Remote Play and 4 Startup Animations for Insiders
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Updated · The Verge · Sep 9
Microsoft Tests 1440p Xbox Remote Play and 4 Startup Animations for Insiders
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 9
Summary
Four boot options from the Xbox One and Series X/S eras are now in Insider testing, alongside badge personalization, local search, clearer voice chat, and cloud-play background downloads.
1440p Remote Play on Xbox Series X/S is part of the rollout, with improved bitrates aimed at sharper streaming from the console.
Voice Clarity will be enabled by default in party chat and most games released since 2020, reducing echo and everyday background noise.
The local search tool works inside My games & apps and achievement lists, showing Microsoft is focusing this test wave on faster navigation, cleaner communication, and more console personalization before wider release.