# Xbox is bringing back startup animations from its console history

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/xbox-is-bringing-back-startup-animations-from-its-console-history/
- Published: 2026-09-09T16:25:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-09T16:47:39+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/news/992269/xbox-custom-boot-animation-local-search-voice-clarity-features
- Topics: Art, Business, Celebrity, Companies, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Xbox Insiders can test retro boot animations from Xbox One onward
- New local search helps find games and achievements faster
- Remote Play, cloud downloads and voice chat quality all improved

## Summary

Microsoft is rolling out a batch of new Xbox console features to Insider testers, including custom boot animations drawn from the console's history, a local search tool, and improved Remote Play and voice chat quality. The update reflects Microsoft's ongoing effort to refine the Xbox software experience with quality-of-life and nostalgia-driven personalisation features ahead of a potential wider rollout.

Testers will be able to choose between the Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X/S and the newer "we are Xbox" startup animations, though the original Xbox and Xbox 360 boots are not included. Other additions include a local search feature for finding games and achievements in large lists, Remote Play support for up to 1440p resolution with improved bitrates on Series X/S, the ability to keep downloading in the background while cloud streaming, and a Voice Clarity feature to reduce background noise in party chat, enabled by default in most games released since 2020.

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