Xbox Engineer Asks Fans for Console Feature Ideas
Xbox is embarking on a new chapter, marked by a shift in leadership and a renewed focus on hardware and user experience. Following Asha Sharma's appointment, there's been a noticeable change in atmosphere. She has already retired the 'This is an Xbox' campaign, revealed details about the next-generation Project Helix hardware, and initiated a series of quality-of-life updates for the Xbox Series X|S consoles.
With these significant changes underway, a recurring question arises: how can Xbox consoles be further enhanced? Bill Ridmann, an engineer who has been with Xbox since 2005, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to directly engage with fans, asking, "We're busting our butts to bring new features to Xbox consoles! What do you all want to see added?"
Some of the most popular suggestions are quite compelling. For instance, Jez Corden is advocating for Xbox to implement its own version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy. This would be a special achievement awarded for completing a game 100%, a feature he noted he is "asked about a lot."
Other fans have proposed rewards tied to specific achievements, such as unique icons, wallpapers, and themes. Additionally, there are calls for gyroscope controls on the controller, the ability to capture screenshots directly from the dashboard, and even a return of the classic Xbox 360 interface with avatars.
Sharma herself has confirmed in another X post that Xbox has now established a dedicated team solely focused on fan feedback and new features. She stated, "We’ve built a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback. Here are some achievements updates rolled out today, more coming soon."
If you could add just one feature to your Xbox right now, what would it be?
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