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An easier way to identify your Xbox controller.

Microsoft is testing a feature for the Xbox Accessories app that shows an image of the type of controller that you’re using in the UI.

The company is also testing a way to set a specific hex color code for your console theme and an indicator that tells you when there’s a confirmed Xbox service issue.

A screenshot of an Xbox controller in the Xbox’s menu.
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