Microsoft is debuting a brand new Xbox store for consoles in the near future, and we got our hands on it.
Microsoft is gearing up to showcase a brand new Xbox store for consoles in the near future, dubbed codename `Mercury.` @WinCommunity over on Twitter managed to get a look at the new Xbox Store app first, showcasing the awesome fluent design and refreshed iconography to match apps like those found on PC and Project xCloud.
Now, we`ve been able to go hands-on with the app for ourselves, getting a deeper idea of where Microsoft is planning to take Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles with their designs in the future.
The app takes solid cues from the Xbox (Beta) app and new Xbox Game Bar on PC, with rounded corners, a new, bolder font, and tons of acrylic blur. The UX is fully animated at every turn, which feels far more `fun` than the previous app, which is arguably clinical, designed primarily for functionality than the experience.
Every major Xbox Store feature we could th...
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